History
As a iVenture UIUC accelerator startup (iV6), Karma Trade was founded by a team of passionate students and professionals. Originally, we hosted swap events in the local region, quickly realizing our community needed a central hub for clothing swaps. We opened our swap shop in August 2020, right in the midst of the pandemic. Since then, we've recirculated over 5,000 clothing items and helped over 400 people rejuvenate their wardrobes.
Specialties
Karma Trade is the second-hand fashion system of the future- experience endless new outfits. Visit our store in downtown Urbana, IL. How It Works: Swap In - We give you equal resale value in Karma, our digital currency, for your garments. Swap Out - Spend Karma and only pay a small service fee on each swap. Repeat - Cycle your closet endlessly, affordably, and sustainably- a circular economy powered by Karma. New Inventory Daily Founded by UIUC students. Female, Black, & LGBTQ owned & operated. Join the movement. Signup for 15 free Karma.