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Ecogents Start Crowdfunding: help in the ultimate vintage mancave!
Tilburg - Ecogents, the only store in the Netherlands that focuses entirely on second -hand and vintage men's clothing, wants to expand. Under the store on Westermarkt 35a is a hidden gem: a basement of 500m² that waits for a new life. Fred and Amy want to transform these into a mancave where sustainability, style and experience come together.
Unique in the Netherlands: second -hand men's clothing and space for others
Ecogents started in 2018 with a simple cupboard clearance. What started as a marketplace sale grew into a unique store. Fred says: "We are the only store in the Netherlands that focuses entirely on second -hand and vintage men's clothing."
In 2024, ecogents moved to the old Blokker building on the Westermarkt. "A beautiful place, but in poor condition," says Amy. "We have renovated everything ourselves - from floor to ceiling." That investment emptied their piggy bank. Now they want to breathe new life into the basement.
Building something bigger together
The crowdfunding started well, but more help is needed. The basement requires a major renovation. Fred and Amy want to make more of it than just retail space. "We dream of a place where other sustainable entrepreneurs can also present themselves," says Amy. Think of a permanent place for circular makers, small -scale vintage labels and creative workshops such as upcycling or repair.
"This basement offers space for a whole movement," says Fred. "Not only for us, but for everyone who undertakes sustainable and creative."
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