Clothes Mentor is a leading women’s resale brand that combines sustainability, affordability, and style. The company was created to provide women with a convenient and rewarding way to buy and sell high-quality, gently used clothing, bags, and accessories.
Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota , Clothes Mentor has grown from a single store to a thriving franchise with nearly 150 locations across the United States. The fast fashion industry contributes to 10% of global carbon emissions, and 85% of textiles end
up in landfills; Clothes Mentor provides a solution by extending the life cycle of clothing and reducing waste. The Origin and Growth of Clothes Mentor View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clothes Mentor St.
Louis SoCo (@clothesmentorstlouissoco) Clothes Mentor was founded in 2001 by Steve and Sue Murphy , a husband-and-wife team with a vision to create a resale store exclusively for women’s fashion.
The first store opened in Columbus, Ohio , and quickly gained popularity for its unique concept of offering gently-used, in-style items at affordable prices. In 2006 the company began franchising, allowing entrepreneurs to open their own Clothes Mentor locations.
This expansion has been a key driver of the brand’s success, with nearly 150 stores now operating across the United States. Clothes Mentor is part of the Winmark Corporation , a publicly traded company that owns other resale brands like Plato’s Closet, Once Upon A Child, and Play It Again Sports…
