# Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-05-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-festival-closet References: [ihgplc](https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media/news-releases/2024/ihg-hotels-and-resorts-launches-the-festival-closet-with-pickle)  In preparation for summer festival season, [IHG Hotels & Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-programming) launched The Festival Closet by IHG x [Pickle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pickle), allowing guests to rent in-demand festival fashion for free. Knowing that travelers love to experiment with more adventurous looks, IHG teamed up with the premier peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace to offer an affordable and fun way for people to play with different aspects of their personal style—and reduce their environmental impact at the same time. The limited-time curated fashion selection includes everything from Cult Gaia Dresses and Chanel belt bags that can be secured at no cost via the Pickle app or in-person at a pop-up showroom at IHG’s [Hotel Indigo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihg-hotels-resorts) Lower East Side New York. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Temporary Luxury:** The rise of free luxury rentals at hotels caters to high-end tastes while minimizing financial and environmental costs. - **Festival-centric Fashion:** Specialized collections tailored for festival-goers reflect the growing demand for unique, statement-making attire. - **Sustainable Fashion Solutions:** Collaborative efforts between hotels and fashion rental platforms promote eco-friendly fashion consumption practices. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels partnering with fashion rental platforms offer guests enhanced experiences through added value services. - **Fashion:** Fashion rental services create a new model of accessibility and sustainability within the industry. - **Event Planning:** Event organizers and venues may integrate fashion rental options to attract style-conscious attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traveler-Targeted Bag Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-borrow-bag-library.md) - [Sustainable Festival Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-2.md) - [Festive Hotel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-programming.md) - [Festive Hotel Decor Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihg-hotels-resorts.md) - [Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-rotation-and-airbnb.md) - [Sporty Pickle-Themed Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlasic-pickles.md) - [Secondhand Occasionwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guest-list-pop-up.md) - [Hospitality Neighborly Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-indigo-1.md) - [Luxury Fashion-Inspired Hospitality Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-and-the-standard-ibiza-hotel.md)