Meg McClenahan 
The Loop has become a second-hand staple in the Mile Square in the last few months, as a pop-up resale clothing shop started by two Hoboken residents. During their last pop-up week at The Collective, located at 323 Washington Street, the response was so positive, founders Vanessa Berensten and Michaela Rubin decided to make The Collective their permanent home through the end of the year. Keep reading to learn more about The Loop X The Collective collab.
The Loop
Vanessa Berensten and Michaela Rubin are friends who founded The Loop, a Hoboken clothing re-sale pop-up with a focus on sustainability. Vanessa and Michaela told HG, “We’re inspired by the belief that small, simple shifts — like cleaning out your closet or choosing to shop secondhand — can make a meaningful impact.”
The Loop makes selling your clothing easy; all you have to do is drop off the clothing and they handle the rest. Taking the stress of reselling off of individuals encourages more people to get involved in repurposing their clothes.
Culturally, this appears to be a lifestyle shift nationwide, but the Mile Square has seen a lot of sustainability emphasis in the last few years. In just the past five years, several spots dedicated to second-hand, vintage, or thrifted clothing have popped up all over Hoboken, along with many local businesses making moves toward mindfulness and sustainability. Computers 4 People are donating refurbished tech, The Vintage Caffé sells pre-loved luxury handbags, and Symposia Community Bookstore sells pre-loved books and CDs. These efforts to repurpose and save things brings the community closer and reduces waste.
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The Collective Hoboken
The Collective Hoboken located at 323 Washington Street Suite 4 is a space featuring a makers’ market, art studio, and a custom hat bar, representing over 45 different artists. These artists sell handmade goods like paintings, ceramics, and jewelry.
The Collective aims to be a space “where creativity and community come together,” shared owner Gary Goldsmith with The Hoboken Girl previously. Through studio spaces, classes, and community events The Collective is fostering a supportive local artist community.
The Collab
The Loop will be at The Collective in Hoboken every day until the end of 2025. The hours can change frequently depending on the private events they are hosting, so check their Instagram for updates on weekly hours. As we move into colder weather, The Loop is the perfect way to refresh your wardrobe for the season in a sustainable way. Local, sustainable focused shopping is the new way to find unique pieces and live intentionally. It can be hard to ignore the revolving door of trends popping up, so shopping second-hand can help reduce new waste as goods are re-circulated. Whether you are looking to sell or buy you can check out The Collective x The Loop collab at 323 Washington Street Suite 4 before the year is up.
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