Nancy Rhodes
Fashion‑tech founder modernizing post‑purchase clothing care
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New York City, New York
Joined April 2025
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Summary
Founder and operator focused on circular fashion and post‑purchase care: Nancy built alternew to make alterations and repairs a scalable, brand‑integrated service — positioning garment care as both a sustainability lever and a new revenue/retention channel for retailers. alternew+1
Hands‑on product and footwear design background: She spent nearly two decades designing footwear and building product for brands (including Kenneth Cole and Beyoncé’s Dereon) and national retailers, giving her deep operational insight into sourcing, private label, and retail dynamics. alternew+1
Community and impact‑oriented operator: During COVID‑19 alternew coordinated mask production and community sewing efforts, demonstrating an ability to mobilize supplier networks for social impact in addition to commercial outcomes. 1girlrevolution+1
Visible founder in the NYC startup & sustainability ecosystem: Nancy has participated in accelerator programming (ERA), been involved with Luminary/SVB fellowship programming, and speaks publicly about scaling circular solutions for fashion brands. eranyc+2
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Female Founder Feature: Nancy Rhodes
April 17, 2024Interview/profile that outlines Nancy's approach to circularity, brand partnerships, and how the alternew platform addresses accessibility and waste in fashion.
From Shoe Designer to Circularity Entrepreneur: A little more on my journey
March 1, 2024Long‑form LinkedIn post / essay describing the pivot from footwear design to founding alternew and the sustainability rationale behind product care and repair.