Donations & The Archive
Wear what you love.
Give what you can.
Waste nothing.
Thank you for your incredible generosity. Your support fuels our mission to keep clothing out of landfills and transform lives through fashion, right here in Columbus.
We are currently at capacity for student upcycling donations. We simply don't have space to responsibly store more clothing right now. We're so grateful for your enthusiasm and will share an update as soon as that changes.
"Did you know? Every single second, a full garbage truck of clothing is dumped in a landfill or incinerated."
Your pre-loved pieces deserve better. Our kids deserve better. Every human deserves better — environmentally, mentally, and socially. People and history are connected. Connect and make fashion for good.
What The Archive accepts
Vintage Dresses
incl. wedding gowns
Coats & Jackets
vintage only
Sweaters & Tees
vintage only, high demand
Denim & Jeans
any era welcome
Fur
any era welcome
Leather
any era welcome
Bags
all eras
Hats
all eras
Gloves
all eras
Eyewear
all eras
Scarves
all eras
Jewelry
any age or condition
Why so selective?
Every piece we accept has a clear purpose. Our students devour denim — they transform jeans and skirts into bags, wearable art, and one-of-a-kind designs faster than we can stock it.
Leather, fur, and vintage garments find new homes through The Archive, where for three decades we've connected with collectors, fashion lovers, and stylists from New York to Los Angeles — and all over the world. Unique, exclusive, and thoughtfully curated.
Every sale directly funds our mission — transforming lives through fashion, right here in Columbus.
Not sure where to take everything else?
We are actively building relationships with local free stores, churches, and community organizations with capacity for pre-loved clothing. We'll share that list as those connections grow — thank you for your patience and kindness as we build this together.
Want to transform waste into wonder yourself? Explore hands-on classes at Columbus Fashion Academy — or dive into the incredible world of upcycling creators online. Crafting not your thing? No worries. Your community has resources. Use them.
Explore CFA classes →
Thank you for being intentional.
People and planet first — always.
People and planet first — always.