National Consignment Day
National Consignment Day celebrates the sustainable practice of consignment shopping and selling, promoting a circular economy in the fashion industry. This eco-friendly holiday encourages people to extend the lifecycle of their luxury and everyday items through consignment rather than disposing of them.
Quick Facts
When is it?: First Monday in October
Tagged as: Fashion & Sustainability Holiday
What’s the hashtag?: #NeverThrowAway #NationalConsignmentDay
When was it founded?: 2017
Who founded it?: The RealReal, a luxury consignment retailer
History
The holiday was established by The RealReal, a leader in authenticated luxury consignment, to address the growing concern of waste in the fashion industry. With over 80 billion pieces of clothing manufactured annually and 75% ending up in landfills, the holiday aims to promote sustainable shopping practices.
Timeline
- 1950s: Consignment shops emerge in small American towns
- 1970s: Consignment trend spreads from San Francisco across North America
- 2017: National Consignment Day officially established
- Present: Growing popularity among millennials and sustainable shoppers
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oct 7 | Monday |
| 2025 | Oct 6 | Monday |
| 2026 | Oct 5 | Monday |
| 2027 | Oct 4 | Monday |
| 2028 | Oct 2 | Monday |
Observed
The day is celebrated through consignment shopping, selling unused items, and promoting sustainable fashion choices. Many consignment shops offer special deals and events on this day.
Fun Facts About Consignment
- Consignment shops typically offer items at 60-80% off retail prices
- The millennial generation has embraced consignment shopping due to economic and environmental factors
- Luxury items are among the most popular consignment categories
- Most shops offer consignors 40-60% of the sale price
Quiz
- When was National Consignment Day established?
- What percentage of manufactured clothing ends up in landfills?
- Who founded this holiday?
-(Answers: 2017, 75%, The RealReal)
FAQs
Q: What can I consign?
A: Clothing, accessories, furniture, art, jewelry, and luxury items
Q: How does consignment work?
A: You leave items with a shop that sells them and shares the profit with you
Importance of National Consignment Day
This holiday raises awareness about sustainable shopping practices and helps reduce fashion industry waste while promoting economic benefits for both sellers and buyers.
Related
- National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
- Earth Day
- National Thrift Shop Day
- Sustainable Fashion Week
