Alternew

02/11/2026

At this year’s Premiere Vision, spoke on circularity and the “Crisis of Stuff,” and one message stood out the most:

The highest-value action isn’t recycling.
It’s repairing or tailoring.

Before we donate.
Before we upcycle.
Before we recycle.

Keeping garments in use longer preserves their economic, emotional, and environmental value. Your reminder to choose care and repair.

Inspired by insights from Liz Alessi’s presentation.

01/12/2026

Our color predictions for 2026!

11/28/2025

Bags full, closet fuller, and somehow… nothing to wear. 😅
Black Friday doesn’t have to be that way.

10/14/2025

A reminder that “vintage” and “timeless” are one and the same. These icons show that archival fashion isn’t old — it’s iconic, enduring, and always ahead of its time.
Experience the world of vintage at Manhattan Vintage Show Fall 2025, October 17th-19th at the Metropolitan Pavilion.

08/05/2025

06/27/2025

We’re excited to welcome to the Strategic Board of Advisors... and to wish her a very 🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎂 today!!

Melissa Oddo is a master seamstress, educator, and founder of Demelis Atelier, a Connecticut-based bridal alterations studio known for heirloom transformations and the signature Bridal Bomber™ jacket.

A graduate of and , Melissa brings a designer’s eye to every gown she touches. Her alterations and styling work have been featured in , The Knot, and Inside Weddings.

Her WEDucated® training program empowers bridal retailers and consultants through expert-led education. In 2019, she founded Stitched Collective, a global community for seamstresses and tailors. Stitched Collective has been recognized by NBC Connecticut and The New York Times for its messaging and impact as it works to elevate and preserve the sewing trades.

We’re honored to have Melissa’s expertise and perspective as we continue building technology that supports tailors, modernizes alterations, and restores value to craftsmanship at scale.

06/02/2025

Join us June 3 during Tech-Enabled Circularity: The Fashion Value Chain

Expect: 🥐 Breakfast Roundtables | 🧠 Big Ideas | 🤝 Real Conversations

As technology transforms every stage of the fashion value chain, from sourcing to point of sale to post-sale care, brands are rethinking how they design, deliver, and sustain what they bring to market. We’re bringing together the people leading that shift.

During , we’re co-hosting a sold-out (standing-room only!) morning of guided mini-roundtables and networking designed to spark meaningful exchange at the intersection of circularity, fashion, and tech.

✨ Topics we’ll dive into:

How digital tools are enabling circularity before, during, and after the sale
Tech’s role in product longevity, personalization, and transparency
Scaling repair and care infrastructure across the industry
Embedding storytelling, value, and sustainability into the customer experience

🏆 Thanks to our party captains (conversation hosts):
Rachel Glicksberg (The RealReal) on luxury resale + upcycling
Melissa Roth Mendez (formerly Burberry) on aligning strategy + storytelling
Sandra T. Finkelstein (Amazon) on GenAI and low-waste fashion
WRAP’s Natasha Dyer, M.A. & Sarah J. Morley, MBA, MA on circular behavior change
Priyasha Shah (Alternew) + Alicynne Sher (GAMBERT SHIRTMAKERS) on tariffs + repair
Plus thought leaders including Madeleine Danzberger (Steve Madden), Michelle Williams (Treet), Kate Sanner (Beni), Kat McDonough (LiquiDonate), Nancy Rhodes (Alternew), Liz Alessi, Alicia Serrani + Isabella Serrani (TWIN), and more

Format = 2-3 informal sessions where everyone gets to share, question, and connect: no panels, just real talk.

05/30/2025

NYC friends, come sip, shop, and tailor with us this Saturday! 🧵🍷

We’re teaming up with Brand to bring tailoring into the shopping experience. Whether it’s a new piece from Faherty or that “someday” pile in your closet, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Faherty – Madison Ave. NYC
🗓️ Saturday, May 31 | 2–6 PM

✨ Enjoy free on-site hems for your new finds
🧵 Bring your own clothes for repairs or a refresh
🍷 Sip wines generously provided by Mai Vino

Faherty is known for timeless, well-made clothing - and now, with Alternew, you can personalize that experience even further.

Alternew is the AI-powered platform connecting customers, brands, and expert tailors to extend the life of what you wear and love. We’re making tailoring more accessible, one hem at a time.
maivino is a female-founded wine company crafting uncompromising wines from organic grapes, natural yeast, and minimal sulfites.

Whether you’re shopping something new or caring for something old, this event is all about feeling great in what you wear, and wearing it longer.

05/28/2025

Want free tailoring? Read this ⬇️

Last month, we put out a call to see who actually wants better care and repair for their clothes. The response was way beyond what we expected.

So we’re building on that energy with a new experience that puts our tech in your hands, using the clothes you already own.

✨ Have a pile of stuff in the back of your closet that needs altering or mending?
✨ Getting ready for summer events and need something tailored?
✨ Wondering what care + repair should feel like in 2025?

💰 We’re giving $25 to the first 40 people who try our new matching flow.
Every order helps us learn. Every step strengthens the system - for everyone, from small repair shops to big brands to you.

🔗 Try it here: www.alternew.com

Click on “MATCH TO A TAILOR” and follow the prompts from there. If you have any questions, DM or email [email protected]

Thanks for helping us amplify fashion’s most overlooked opportunity!
Nancy

P.S. if you’re in NYC and want to connect with us in person find us at Faherty this Saturday for a sip, shop, and tailor pop-up at the Madison location! Free hems on any Faherty items you shop or bring your own garments you’d like repaired and refreshed! RSVP in bio