MAKENEW Vintage: Storytelling and Reader Give-Away Now Thru June 17 (Share Your Comments)

Makenew's Country Grafik Collection by Anna Gilkerson

If you do not already know about Makenew's edited vintage collection, take note, as it is one of the best online sources for chic and affordable designer label finds. The cool story behind Makenew and designer Anna Gilkerson's journey is an intriguing one, and certainly sets new standards for designers taking matters into their own hands to reduce textile and garment waste in the fashion industry. 

"Makenew offers a carefully selected assortment of designer, thrift, and genuine vintage clothing and accessories. Products include high end designer labels, union made, domestically made, handmade, vintage of twenty years plus, and true vintage, which is typically pre-mass production circa 1940s/50s/60s."

Some of my favorite picks from  Makenew's latest Grafik Collection:

Left to right: 80's style nautical corset dress; 70's floral grafik knit blouse; Vintage Aldo cocoa suede chain purse; Wood chunk woven belt; French sailor shorts; and Deux fm Cocoa Mystique eco string bikini (center)

As Anna Gilkerson, founder of Makenew describes, "We see the production of new clothing lessened by reintegrating the clothing already made back into the system. Instead of throwing mass amounts of used clothing into landfills, we can locally ship the garments out to used clothing centers. Items are looked over, repriced competitively while tired items are weeded out to be re-used or recycled."

"In-house tailors and sewers suit the needs of the customers. Custom-fittings and alterations can make an old garment look and feel new again. Style editing, altering, and all detailing is prepared for you. Every piece is carefully hand selected to be a part of a current and ongoing collection. As the seasons pass and trends come and go, new collections are integrated and old collections go on sale."

Makenew's Retro 90's white cross swimsuit

Between today and June 17th, Ecco*Eco readers who leave comments about one of their own favorite second-hand clothing or accessory items and why it has such resonance, will be eligible to win a free item of their choice from Makenew's shop. Your comment must be submitted by the end of the day, Friday, June 17th, in order to be considered.

Please share with like-minded vintage and second-hand style mavens. Creative comments and storytelling is encouraged. Winner to be announced on Monday, June 19, 2011.