Here’s a look back at some of our highlights:

  • Over 200,000 items resold since we started in January 2021.
  • $51,700 donated to the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter and Lou’s Place since 2021.
  • Participated in fashion shows at Chamber Made in Manly and the Festival of Mosman, entertaining over 250 audience members in October.
  • Incredible fashion finds passed on to new homes, keeping style sustainable and wardrobes refreshed.
  • Another year of community, connection, and conscious fashion.

We couldn’t have done it without you – our wonderful VENLA community and our dedicated team.

Thank you for supporting preloved fashion and helping make a positive impact!

Here’s to an even brighter, stylish, and sustainable 2026.

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About the author
Satu Raunola Spencer’s entrepreneurial journey culminated in founding VENLA Resell + Relove, a pioneering rent-a-rack second-hand fashion store in Sydney. Co-founded with fellow Finnish entrepreneur Minna Monaghan as a COVID-era pivot, VENLA brought the Nordic rent-a-rack concept to Sydney, blending innovation with a commitment to sustainability. Satu’s story, rooted in Finnish sisu, is one of resilience and dedication, inspiring more sustainable consumer practices and addressing fashion's environmental challenges.