# High-Style Donation Shows The New 'Closet Rich' Series Sneaks a Peek into Fashionable Wardrobes By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-09-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-rich References: [bleachblack](http://www.bleachblack.com/?p=19268) & [closetrich](http://closetrich.com/) Closet Rich, a new show on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogue) channel 'The Stylish,' follows the adorable Elizabeth Kott on her day-to-day life as she rifles through the unwanted clothes from the closets of her high-style clients and adds the choicest pieces to her [online, L.A.-based store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria1), closetrich.com. The viewers get to sneak a peek into the personal wardrobes of these fashion elite, learn some of the stories behind the pieces and watch how Kott finds a “home” for each piece. Items that don’t make it to Kott’s Closet Rich store are [donated to local L.A. charities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-of-lifewear) including Dress For Success which gives clothing to women entering the workforce so they can have confidence in job interviews and the office. Kott believes everything should go to someone and states in the show’s preview, “I believe everything has a home.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Youtube Fashion Shows:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create their own YouTube series to showcase fashion collections and engage with their audience. - **Personal Wardrobe Stories:** There is potential to create platforms or apps that allow individuals to share and document the stories behind their wardrobe pieces, creating a deeper connection with their clothing. - **Sustainable Fashion Donations:** The rise of online platforms or services that help individuals donate their unwanted clothing to local charities, promoting sustainability and giving back to the community. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore the opportunity of creating their own online platforms to connect with customers, showcase their products, and share inspiring stories behind the fashion pieces. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop apps or platforms that allow individuals to share and document the stories behind their wardrobe pieces, creating a new form of digital storytelling. - **Charity and Nonprofit:** Charity organizations can leverage technology and online platforms to streamline and simplify the process of clothing donations, making it more convenient for individuals and expanding their reach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Closet-Clearing Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-clearout-challenge.md) - [Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-runway.md) - [Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realgirl.md) - [Designer-Headed Vintage Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margherita-maccapani-missoni.md) - [Wildfire Relief Luggage Donations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricardo-beverly-hills.md) - [P2P Clothing Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sizters-rent-lend-fashion.md) - [Luxury Recommerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hewi.md) - [Connected Curated Wardrobe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookandme-closet.md) - [Personalized Fashion Advice Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-stylers.md)