Multi brand online sample sale for a new generation of sustainability-minded shoppers.

The Sample Room (TSR) is a new ecommerce platform that helps independent designers take steps to become more sustainable by selling their excess stock at ‘sample sale prices’ to their exclusive online community. 

Redefining the traditional sample sale, The Sample Room is a members only online boutique, showcasing independent designers’ working towards a zero waste future. 

TSR sells women and childrenswear, homeware and more, giving access to one-off and forgotten pieces from hand-picked talented and emerging brands. 

“We have millions of dollars worth of merchandise and it’s just sat here in our warehouse and now we’ve got to get rid of it” 

Amy Smilovic, CD TIBI (For the Financial Times, August 2020) 

“2021 excess inventory is double the usual. S/S 2020 collections languishing in warehouses in Europe are worth as much as 60 billion euros.” McKinsey https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/fashions-digital-transformation-now-or never 

Founded by Tessa Holladay and Daisy Fellowes, both brand owners themselves, as a solution to their archived stock and the monumental amount of waste within the fashion industry.  

Unlike other sale sites, TSR is unique in its positioning, shunning mainstream superbrands for under-the-radar independent brands with a cult following. TSR have also adopted an exclusive membership model to ensure the reputation of each brand is protected. 

“With the uncertainty of Covid-19 many brands have had wholesalers cancel huge orders leaving them with lots of excess stock. TSR provides a platform for these brands to recoup the cost of their previous collections and reinvest this back into their business” Sophia Topley Director at The Sample Room 

In addition to this, The Sample Room also has a section on the site dedicated to pre worn items, contributing to a more circular fashion industry. 

“We’re delighted that people seem to slowly be making more environmentally conscious decisions when it comes to fashion and we’re super excited to be part of the movement!” Tessa Holladay, Founder & Director at The Sample Room 

The Sample Room is open for shopping and accepting new members: www.thesampleroom.store

Wanda Rich

Wanda Rich has been the Editor-in-Chief of Global Banking & Finance Review since 2011, playing a pivotal role in shaping the publication’s content and direction. Under her leadership, the magazine has expanded its global reach and established itself as a trusted source of information and analysis across various financial sectors. She is known for conducting exclusive interviews with industry leaders and oversees the Global Banking & Finance Awards, which recognize innovation and leadership in finance. In addition to Global Banking & Finance Review, Wanda also serves as editor for numerous other platforms, including Asset Digest, Biz Dispatch, Blockchain Tribune, Business Express, Brands Journal, Companies Digest, Economy Standard, Entrepreneur Tribune, Finance Digest, Fintech Herald, Global Islamic Finance Magazine, International Releases, Online World News, Luxury Adviser, Palmbay Herald, Startup Observer, Technology Dispatch, Trading Herald, and Wealth Tribune.