Discover the amazing secret that helped an Aussie mum earn $6,000 from the Melbourne Cup!
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As life gets busier and the cost of living continues to climb, many are looking for innovative ways to supplement their income.
The concept of a side hustle is gaining traction, and one Melbourne mum has found an ingenious way of turning hers into a smashing success.
If you’re looking for something to help you make ends meet while still looking your best, then you should know about the ‘secret’ she has been doing.
Mia Roth had already started renting out her wardrobe to other Aussie women who are ‘sharing’ clothing. She rented it on a peer-to-peer dress-sharing platform called The Volte in November 2022, and, according to her, it ‘escalated quickly’.
In the past week alone, Roth has made $6,000 by renting her designer dresses out in time for the Melbourne Cup, and it’s been a boon for her business.
‘I've now got around 140 dresses on there, and the most popular ones tend to be higher-end ones,’ she said.
‘Renting out your clothes on The Volte is a great way to not only make money but also let other women enjoy wearing beautiful designer dresses and new ranges at an affordable price,’ she added.
'I'm a mum of two and was looking at doing part-time work when I started it, but it's now become a lucrative business.’
Renters are also reaping the benefits, as this saves money by renting dresses they would have only worn a few times for just a fraction of the cost.
Nearly half, or 48 per cent, of Aussies have planned or are planning to start a side business, as around 950,000 people are working multiple jobs due to the high cost of living.
Jo Pastras, a mum-of-five, said she had to cut down on groceries as she tried to cover increasing prices.
She said, ‘I'm a mum of five and have two grandkids and have had to cut back on things like groceries due to the rising cost of living, but I'm very naughty—I don't want to cut down on clothes and looking good.’
She is ‘borrowing’ Roth’s $800 Rebecca Vallance dress to wear to the Melbourne Cup for just $138—a great deal compared to having to buy a new dress, which could have cost her even more.
Bernadette Olivier, the CEO and co-founder of The Volte, shed some light on why peer-to-peer dress rentals are becoming increasingly popular.
‘Bookings have gone berserk this week with the Melbourne Cup Carnival,’ she said.
‘Sales are also up 300 per cent, and we are seeing new dress hire listings on the same trajectory,’ she added.
‘More and more women are seeing beautiful quality fashion as an investment because it’s reflected in the number of new-season dresses being listed to rent.’
Olivier also noticed the shift in consumer behaviour.
‘We hope it continues as it will eventually mean fast fashion won't be a consideration if you can rent a beautiful designer dress,’ she noted.
Members, what do you think of this story? Are you willing to try renting dresses? Let us know in the comments below!
The concept of a side hustle is gaining traction, and one Melbourne mum has found an ingenious way of turning hers into a smashing success.
If you’re looking for something to help you make ends meet while still looking your best, then you should know about the ‘secret’ she has been doing.
Mia Roth had already started renting out her wardrobe to other Aussie women who are ‘sharing’ clothing. She rented it on a peer-to-peer dress-sharing platform called The Volte in November 2022, and, according to her, it ‘escalated quickly’.
In the past week alone, Roth has made $6,000 by renting her designer dresses out in time for the Melbourne Cup, and it’s been a boon for her business.
Mia Roth has been renting her designer dresses in a dress-sharing platform, which ‘escalated quickly’. Credit: Unsplash
‘I've now got around 140 dresses on there, and the most popular ones tend to be higher-end ones,’ she said.
‘Renting out your clothes on The Volte is a great way to not only make money but also let other women enjoy wearing beautiful designer dresses and new ranges at an affordable price,’ she added.
'I'm a mum of two and was looking at doing part-time work when I started it, but it's now become a lucrative business.’
Renters are also reaping the benefits, as this saves money by renting dresses they would have only worn a few times for just a fraction of the cost.
Nearly half, or 48 per cent, of Aussies have planned or are planning to start a side business, as around 950,000 people are working multiple jobs due to the high cost of living.
Jo Pastras, a mum-of-five, said she had to cut down on groceries as she tried to cover increasing prices.
She said, ‘I'm a mum of five and have two grandkids and have had to cut back on things like groceries due to the rising cost of living, but I'm very naughty—I don't want to cut down on clothes and looking good.’
She is ‘borrowing’ Roth’s $800 Rebecca Vallance dress to wear to the Melbourne Cup for just $138—a great deal compared to having to buy a new dress, which could have cost her even more.
Bernadette Olivier, the CEO and co-founder of The Volte, shed some light on why peer-to-peer dress rentals are becoming increasingly popular.
‘Bookings have gone berserk this week with the Melbourne Cup Carnival,’ she said.
‘Sales are also up 300 per cent, and we are seeing new dress hire listings on the same trajectory,’ she added.
‘More and more women are seeing beautiful quality fashion as an investment because it’s reflected in the number of new-season dresses being listed to rent.’
Olivier also noticed the shift in consumer behaviour.
‘We hope it continues as it will eventually mean fast fashion won't be a consideration if you can rent a beautiful designer dress,’ she noted.
Members, what do you think of this story? Are you willing to try renting dresses? Let us know in the comments below!
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