thredUP Partners with ‘And Just Like That’ Costume Designers Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago to Bring Their Signature Styling to Thrifters Everywhere

The costume designers thrifted for the new show; Now they’ve curated three shops on thredUP, with proceeds going to The Willie Garson Fund.

December 16, 2021 -- thredUP and the costume designers of the Sex and the City revival, Molly Rogers and Danny Santiago, today launched a shopping experience inspired by their styling. Consumers will be able to visit thredUP.com/thecity to browse three distinct “closets" full of hundreds of thrifted styles hand-picked by Molly and Danny -- including select items straight from their costume wardrobe. thredUP will donate 100% of the proceeds from each closet shop to The Willie Garson Fund.

“Thrift has always been one of my styling secrets, which is why I’m thrilled to partner with thredUP. Their contribution to The Willie Garson Fund is so touching and generous, and we are overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of their gesture. For a show like ’And Just Like That…’, thrifting can help create a unique, high-low look that tells a powerful story for each of the characters. When I first started styling over 20 years ago, our only thrifting option was to scour the crowded racks of NYC consignment shops. It’s amazing to see how resale platforms like thredUP have made it that much easier to source secondhand styles. We can’t wait for shoppers to get their hands on our thrifted picks and help support a cause that is close to our hearts.” - Molly Rogers, Costume Designer, AJLT

“Molly and I loved using thredUP as a styling resource on set, and we’re excited to offer this one-of-a-kind shopping experience to fans. My goal is to show consumers that it’s not about dressing like a specific character, but really about being inspired by our work to identify your own personal style. I believe fashion should be accessible and fun for everyone and reflect each person’s individuality, and that’s exactly what we hope to convey with this collaboration. I’m proud that these thredUP collections showcase stylish assortments across every price point and size. And yes, there are thrifted Manolos!” - Danny Santiago, Co-Costume Designer, AJLT

“Molly and Danny’s styling has contributed to some of fashion’s most iconic looks. We are thrilled to partner with them to bring their expert styling directly to our customers. At thredUP, our mission is to inspire a new generation to think secondhand first, and we admire Molly and Danny’s commitment to more sustainable styling through thrift. Television is increasingly driving shopping trends, and this collaboration makes it possible for consumers to thrift the look in a responsible, wallet-friendly way.”- Erin Wallace, thredUP’s VP of Integrated Marketing.

Shop Just Like a Costume Designer

The costume designers, who have been documenting their latest work on @andjustlikethatcostumes, have decades of experience creating the looks of some of television and film’s most stylish and iconic characters. The duo worked together on the set of the ‘Sex and the City’ movies, and Molly began her career with Patricia Field, working on the original series together. In all of these projects, secondhand and vintage clothes have played a notable role.

“When we style a show, we start with building each character’s closet,” says Molly. “We like to put ourselves in that person’s shoes, so to speak, and select clothes that say something about their personality. This is how we approached curating each closet for thredUP. I hope fans use this as a jumping off point to cultivate a style that feels true to them.”

Shoppers can visit thredup.com/thecity to shop based on three distinct styles. Each closet offers hundreds of thrifted items hand-selected by Molly and Danny, including ensembles they thrifted for their own costume wardrobe. Proceeds from these three closets will go to The Willie Garson Fund.

1. The Statement Maker. You come up with unexpected looks that somehow always work. Your closet is a sartorial surprise. Secondhand brands include Nanushka, Alice + Olivia, and Manolo Blahnik.

“We discovered this Prada bag on thredUP and it epitomizes the ‘Statement Maker’ attitude. A fun bag with a pop of color can brighten any look for an unexpected twist. The fact that it’s thrifted just adds to the sense of charming irreverence.” - Molly & Danny

2. The Polished Romantic. Bright, feminine, and preppy. Secondhand brands include Chanel, Rebecca Taylor, and Burberry.

“This Carolina Herrera dress is prim and proper, meticulously styled but with a touch of whimsy. The woman who wears this might be a romantic, but she also knows what she wants and how to get it.” - Molly & Danny

3. The Laid-Back Power Dresser. You don’t compromise comfort for style. Relaxed tailoring is your signature. Secondhand brands include Ralph Lauren, Vince, and Marc Jacobs.

“The core of this style is reflective of the power that comes with accepting yourself. This Veronica Beard dress is buttoned up but not too uptight. The past few years have meant embracing challenges, and this look is all about being real and comfortable in your own skin.” - Molly & Danny

“We are so thankful for Molly and Danny’s support and greatly appreciate thredUP’s donation. The Willie Garson Fund at You Gotta Believe was created to honor Willie's legacy by working to connect every child in foster care with a loving family. Together, Molly, Danny and thredUP are demonstrating the power of fashion to do good in the world.” -- Jennifer Pinder, Executive Director at You Gotta Believe!

The Shift to Thrift, Onscreen & Off

Molly and Danny have always incorporated thrift into their styling. But now, thanks to new waves of secondhand shoppers, thrifting is moving from styling secret, to mainstream movement -- on the small screen and beyond. Here’s what’s driving the trend:

thredUP’s 2021 Resale Report found that 33 million consumers bought secondhand apparel for the first time in 2020, and 76% of those first-time buyers plan to increase their spend on secondhand in the next 5 years.

thredUP’s ‘Thrift for the Holidays’ Report recently revealed that 62% of consumers believe buying secondhand apparel/fashion gifts is more socially acceptable now than 5 years ago, demonstrating that the stigma is lifting.
Gen Z is leading the way: According to thredUP’s 2021 Resale Report, more than 40% of millennial and Gen Z shoppers have shopped secondhand in the past year as they increasingly prioritize value and sustainability.

“The more thrifted fashion makes its way on screen and infiltrates popular culture, the brighter the future of fashion will be,” says Wallace. “The fact is that thrifting can be the secret to getting the seemingly unattainable wardrobes of the most stylish characters. We hope our partnership with Molly and Danny inspires more fashion tastemakers to embrace thrift as the ultimate sustainable styling tool.”

Want More of Molly & Danny’s Thrifty Style?

Get style inspiration from your favorite characters:

In addition to the three shops, Molly and Danny styled four head-to-toe thrifted looks that embody each closet. Thrifters can shop similar items using thredUP’s ‘Thrift the Look’ tool to get styled like an on-screen star! (Note: items purchased through Thrift the Look are not eligible for a donation to The Willie Garson Fund.)

Shop Molly and Danny’s top 10 favorite brands to thrift:

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About thredUP:

thredUP is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire a new generation of consumers to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, thredUP has become one of the world’s largest resale platforms for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love thredUP because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet. Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. In 2018, we extended our platform with Resale-as-a-ServiceⓇ (RaaSⓇ), which facilitates modern resale for a number of the world’s leading brands and retailers. thredUP has processed over 125 million unique secondhand items from 35,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, thredUP is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.

About Molly Rogers:

Molly Rogers is a costume designer and image consultant who is skilled in photo shoots, feature films, television, and commercials. Molly has worked in NYC since 1984 and began her illustrious career in costumes working with legendary costume designer Patricia Field on Michael Mann’s TV series “CRIME STORY” on location in Las Vegas. Molly has accumulated an impressive list of iconic TV and film credits including the “SEX AND THE CITY” tv series and both movies, “UGLY BETTY”, “THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA”, “STAR”, “BALLERS”, “MURPHY BROWN” & “CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC” to name a few.

Molly has been nominated 6 times for an EMMY, with one win for Season Three of “SEX AND THE CITY”. She is thrilled to be a part of the reboot of “AND JUST LIKE THAT”, the sequel to “SEX AND THE CITY” premiering on HBO MAX in December 2021, with co-costume designer Danny Santiago.

Molly graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

When not on production, Molly resides in Miami, Florida.

About Danny Santiago:

At the forefront of the fashion industry for over three decades, Danny Santiago is one of today’s most sought-after stylists and fashion editors. Born and raised in Miami, Danny graduated from the “Miami International University of Art and Design” in 1982 winning the prestigious “Fashion Design Award”. Danny’s work and vision have majorly shaped and influenced the fashion scene in Miami during the ’80s and early ’90s and through his tenure as fashion director of Ocean Drive Magazine, he almost single-handedly managed to turn Miami into one of America’s most re-knowned fashion destinations.

Known since the early days for his theatrical sense of couture, Danny’s amazing imagination soon sky-rocketed him into international stardom. With regular contributions to publications like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, W, L’Officiel, GQ and others, Danny has collaborated with some of today’s most creative visual artists and photographers. His roster of celebrity clients includes Bad Bunny, Maluma, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dwayne Johnson, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Lenny Kravitz, Ricky Martin, Penelope Cruz, Madonna, Prince, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, and more.

Danny has also lent his eye to the world of celluloid and was recruited in 2008 by academy award nominated Patricia Field to co-costume design ‘SEX AND THE CITY (the movie), ‘CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC’ and ‘SEX AND THE CITY 2”. He has styled all 7 seasons of the USA network show ‘BURN NOTICE’, 2 seasons of the USA network show ‘GRACELAND’, and Season 1 of the HBO hit show “BALLERS”. Danny is thrilled to be working on the new HBO MAX series, ‘AND JUST LIKE THAT’, alongside Co-Costume Designer Molly Rogers.

About The Willie Garson Fund:

When asked what he considers his most important accomplishment, actor Willie Garson always responded, "being a father." As a parent to his son Nathen, who experienced foster care, Willie shared a vision that everyone deserves the unconditional love and devotion of a family.

To honor his legacy, Discovery Inc. established the The Willie Garson Fund at You Gotta Believe! to support their work of connecting every child in foster care to a loving family that commits to being there for life. The fund will directly support the Nobody Ages Out initiative, providing the services and resources needed to ensure the profound journey to becoming a family is a success.