TRENT; BETWEEN WEARING AND BELONGING

I have reflected in the past on the controversy that exists within modern consumerism—particularly when it comes to cultivating healthier fashion habits. As second-hand shopping gains popularity, along with conscious consumption, more of us are trying to truly understand our needs and make an effort to be more aware of how we choose to shop.

That being said; why do we always believe that clothing must be ours—must be owned, in order to have value or to attain a certain social status? What if ownership wasn’t the point, but rather the experience?

I’ve come to a place where I often feel overwhelmed by the amount of clothing I own. And even though I love to be playful with how I dress and style myself as much as possible, I usually end up wearing the same outfits again and again. There’s a reason for that: I don’t actually need to own so many things. What I love, really, is the feeling of wearing something special for the first time.

That moment of taking off the tag, the feeling of empowerment—waiting for the next occasion when I can bring that piece out again. And yet, deep down, I already know that when the next occasion comes, I’ll probably be thinking of buying something new—something special.

Somewhere in the middle of all these thoughts, there’s something I remember being more present than it is today—something that seems to have gotten lost in the rush of fashion culture and mass consumerism: renting.

While searching for something that could offer a more meaningful alternative, I came across Trent.es—a platform that doesn’t just offer clothes. It invites you into a new kind of relationship with what you wear. One that’s built around experience: choosing, wearing, rotating, and letting go.

Trent is a fashion platform that offers a variety of styles with both rental and purchase options. It allows you to enjoy and celebrate style without the need to own.
It promotes circularity and conscious consumption, and it invites you to dress with intention.  Offers an incredibly broad selection of pieces and designers from all over the world—with unexpected, distinctive finds you wouldn’t easily come across elsewhere.

Curious to embody the idea rather than just think about it, I visited Trent. The store itself invites play and discovery—with expansive white floors, high ceilings, spacious fitting rooms, and open areas that feel more like a creative studio than a traditional shop.

I wanted to feel the atmosphere, the textures, the rhythm of a place where clothing is meant to move. Where trying something on doesn’t mean keeping it, and beauty isn’t measured by ownership but by intention. Here are some quiet moments I captured there—between fabrics, mirrors, and the soft awareness that something is shifting.