ABOUT US

Salvage Renaissance is a purpose-driven brand that seeks to attract Generation X, Baby Boomers, and older to the phenomena of buying clothing and accessories that have been upcycled, cleaned, and mended. The items have been found in flea markets and donation stores, and about 40% of our offerings have been re-imagined, using modern colors, details, and relevant trends. We are launching with the following categories: denim, graphic tees, wovens, sweaters, hoodies, scarves, and shoes. The balance of the items include some of the most coveted brand names being sought in flea markets and Goodwill stores: DL1961, Madewell, Levi Strauss, Calvin Klein, Wrangler, and Tommy Hilfiger. Those items merely needed a bit of cleaning and mending.

SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS

Grow it, Fix it, “Fancy” it, Reuse it!

Those words are indelibly etched in our founder’s memory. Mary Zegarac Epner heard these phrases from the time she was old enough to speak. In order to tell the story about sustainability at Salvage Renaissance, one must go back to her roots. Mary was raised on a farm in the Midwest, right in the heart of the farm implement industry.

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CAUSE-DRIVEN

Every 2-3 months, we will highlight a non-profit organization whose cause is close to our hearts. Special merchandise with a consistent theme will be created for purchase, and all net sales will go to that organization. Additionally, we will create impromptu  pop-up merchandise shops to raise money for special causes that may arise in the news, as the result of a special event. 

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ARTWORK BY Denys Metelin

INCLUSIVE

Salvage Renaissance has ensured that every item can be worn by anyone. The pieces we’ve gathered from around the country may have had an intended wearer in their past lives, but in their new lives, they are for everyone! Each item is designed to be appropriate for a wide variety of ages, body types, and gender expressions.

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Help Ukraine

The founder of SR, Mary Epner, traveled to Poland in March 2022 and volunteered with helpukraine22.org She gathered six large duffel bags of donated  supplies to take on this trip. This was a time that basic items were difficult to obtain for Ukrainians.

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