About Us


A B O U T    U S  

 

Designer Affair is operated by 28 year-old solo mother, Jacqui

Founded in 2015 and formerly known as Rent For A Cure, the business came about after years of friends, and friends of friends, borrowing my clothes. A push from a friend was enough for me to give the rental business a go, now that I was a stay at home mum.

I work full-time in a Communication and Engagement role for a large corporate company based in Christchurch. I have studied a Bachelor of Commerce and Psychology with the University of Canterbury and UC Berkeley. 

Renting is something I am passionate about, as it encourages circular fashion and reducing the amount of garment waste that end up in landfill each year from fast-fashion and from purchases people only wear once.

All rentals are shipped in compostable R3pack mailers, contain a degradable cardboard return card and have no other ugly packaging.

As consumers you have the power to decide the future of the fashion industry and encourage more eco-conscious shopping from your peers.

Your consumer dollar is your voice, I encourage you to use it to support businesses, and the people behind them, who have business practices and values that align with your own. 

Support small, shop local, reduce waste and look great every time knowing you're making a difference with each outfit. 

Look forward to dressing you soon, 
Jacqui