Meet Justin Gonzalez | Co-Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Justin Gonzalez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Justin, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
Forget fast fashion! Sew Used isn’t just slinging threads, we’re weaving a tapestry of community, sustainability, and style. Imagine giving your clothes a second act, saving the planet some fabric blues, and rocking unique threads at the same time. That’s Sew Used in a nutshell. We’re your local hub for pre-loved fashion, keeping landfills slim and local wallets happy.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
We pride ourselves on good business and study and learn from the best everyday. Staying uncomfortable, taking calculated risks, and doing research help us become successful. We’re both early in our brick and mortar career, although we’ve both helped other companies with our unique specialties. We want the world to remember us from content and our ever changing unique perspective on the world of clothes.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?

**Day 1:**

* **Coffee & Culture Fix:** Ditch the hotel drip and hit up Futuro Coffee in downtown Phoenix. Sleek minimalist vibes, ethically sourced beans, and pastries that’ll fuel your morning meetings.

* **Immerse in Art:** Skip the predictable museums and head to the Phoenix Art Museum’s “Global Connections” exhibit. Contemporary works exploring social issues, cutting-edge installations, and guaranteed inspiration for your next board meeting presentation.

* **Vintage Power Lunch:** Time to unleash your inner fashionista at Sew Used! Score that statement blazer for your next pitch, or find the perfect power dress to command the conference room. Sustainable style never looked so good.

* **Rooftop Cocktails & Networking:** Sunset drinks with a view? Head to The Pemberton. Panoramic cityscape, sophisticated crowd, and craft cocktails that’ll impress even the most jaded clients.

* **Dinner & Discourse:** Fuel your intellectual fire at The Churchill. Modern Asian cuisine, top-notch wine list, and an atmosphere that screams “power dinner.” Discuss the latest industry trends or swap entrepreneurial stories over Wagyu beef.

**Day 2:**

* **Morning Hike & Mindfulness:** Escape the city grind and conquer Camelback Mountain. Sunrise views, challenging climbs, and enough fresh air to clear your head for that afternoon presentation.

* **Lunch with a Cause:** Support local businesses and enjoy a delicious, healthy lunch at The Armature. Farm-to-table goodness, community vibe, and a chance to network with fellow green-minded professionals.

* **Creative Catalyst:** Spark your inspiration at the First Fridays art walk in downtown Phoenix. Local artists showcasing their work, live music, and a vibrant energy that’ll jumpstart your next creative project.

* **Cocktails & Collectibles:** Unwind at Bitter & Twisted, a speakeasy-style bar with classic cocktails and hidden rooms full of vintage treasures. Impress your friend with your knowledge of obscure liquors and snag a unique souvenir.

* **Late-Night Comedy:** De-stress with laughter at The Stand. Hilarious local comics, diverse perspectives, and guaranteed belly laughs. The perfect end to a productive day.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shoutout to Culdesac Tempe for providing us the space to start our retail journey! The team has been nothing but amazing and we’re grateful to help add to the community!

Website: https://sew-used.square.site/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sewused_

Yelp: https://m.yelp.com/biz/sew-used-tempe

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@SewUsed?si=BNK5ZLGhv3O6a-It

Image Credits
@tcohphotos on Instagram