About
As co-founder of the Bank and Vogue family of companies, Steven has been a thought leader and pioneer in the post-consumer textile space for over 20 years. He has dedicated his work life to innovative and relevant solutions to the crisis of stuff.
Bank and Vogue actively works with over 250 charities and private collectors across North America to maximize the value of post-consumer waste and find creative uses for this “waste” stream. Steven and his team have traveled to over 30 countries working extensively amongst the robust second-hand markets of the world.
The retail arm Beyond Retro has been the leader in Vintage clothing in Europe for over 15 years. With 8 stores and a thriving eCommerce branch, Beyond Retro can be found on the cover of Vogue, featured in the Huffington Post or worn by Adele.
Beyond Retro Label is a line of unique, re-worked items handcrafted from carefully selected vintage fabrics available at Beyond Retro stores or at High Street retailers such as Urban Outfitters or Top Shop.
Steven is also the brainchild behind the largest remanufacturing plant in the world, where the circular economy for textiles is brought to life. Taking post-consumer waste and transforming it into relevant products, Steven works with big brands to help them bring their sustainability platforms to the next level.
In his spare time Steven lives off the grid in the Canadian wilderness. He is an avid woodsman: fishing, paddling and learning about the outdoors and its many wonders.
Activity
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Thank you for the kind words and for highlighting our collaboration Kelly Harrington! It was so good to discuss the Wrangler x Beyond Retro…
Thank you for the kind words and for highlighting our collaboration Kelly Harrington! It was so good to discuss the Wrangler x Beyond Retro…
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So many Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) members credit the growth of their businesses on connections made through the…
So many Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) members credit the growth of their businesses on connections made through the…
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We are thrilled to be mentioned alongside Wrangler in their latest initiative, Wrangler Reborn, with their membership in our textile-to-textile…
We are thrilled to be mentioned alongside Wrangler in their latest initiative, Wrangler Reborn, with their membership in our textile-to-textile…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Sponsor & Volunteer
Karuna Orphanage
Children
Bank & Vogue is proud to be Sponsoring the Karuna Orphanage by ensuring the basic needs and well being of 35-50 bright young girls at the Karuna Orphanage in Adipur India.
http://www.bankvogue.com/2015/03/04/orphanage/
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Professional working proficiency
Organizations
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North American Charities and Non-profits
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Bank & Vogue supports North American Charities and Non-profits by contributing to recycling programs that help fund local and national charitable initiatives.
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S.M.A.R.T
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Bank & Vogue is a proud member of S.M.A.R.T (The Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association) www.smartasn.org
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Introducing Wrangler Reborn: A Wrangler x Beyond Retro Collaboration Where there’s denim, there’s possibility. We are thrilled to share that Beyond…
Introducing Wrangler Reborn: A Wrangler x Beyond Retro Collaboration Where there’s denim, there’s possibility. We are thrilled to share that Beyond…
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🌍♻️ Out of the landfill, into a new life! Introducing Wrangler Reborn, a collaboration with our sister company Beyond Retro, repurposing diverted…
🌍♻️ Out of the landfill, into a new life! Introducing Wrangler Reborn, a collaboration with our sister company Beyond Retro, repurposing diverted…
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Yesterday marked the Global launch of the collaboration between Beyond Retro and Wrangler for the Wrangler Reborn initiative! This project has been…
Yesterday marked the Global launch of the collaboration between Beyond Retro and Wrangler for the Wrangler Reborn initiative! This project has been…
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US denim giant Wrangler has unveiled a second collaboration collection with vintage retailer Beyond Retro, under the name of Wrangler Reborn –…
US denim giant Wrangler has unveiled a second collaboration collection with vintage retailer Beyond Retro, under the name of Wrangler Reborn –…
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