Question 1

What is BARO?

Accepted Answer

BARO is a peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace that makes it easy for you to borrow and lend clothing with other users.

Question 2

How does BARO work?

Accepted Answer

Download the app and make a profile to start borrowing and lending! You can follow people who you want to borrow from, and search for items based on things like dress code, brand, and more. When you want to list something, just add a couple of photos and details about the item and you’re ready to go.

Question 3

Is there a fee to join BARO?

Accepted Answer

Nope! The BARO app is available for free in the iOS and Android app stores.

Question 4

What types of items are available on BARO?

Accepted Answer

Right now, most of the items on BARO are occasion-wear pieces, meaning that they’re something you’d pull out for a special event (weddings, birthday parties, etc.). However, we plan to expand into other categories very soon!

Question 5

Why should I rent on BARO?

Accepted Answer

Renting is a great way to add constant newness to your closet, without contributing to consumption patterns that are hurting our planet.

Question 6

Why should I lend on BARO?

Accepted Answer

Lending is a great way to earn extra money on pieces in your closet that you love but that don’t get a lot of wear.

Question 7

Can I buy something that I see on BARO?

Accepted Answer

Right now, we’re focused on rental.

Question 8

How often are new items added to the platform?

Accepted Answer

New items are listed by our Baro users every week. As we continue to grow, the frequency and number of items listed will also grow.

Question 9

Do you ship internationally?

Accepted Answer

Right now, we’re only in the US.

Question 10

How does BARO styling work?

Accepted Answer

We know that sometimes the hardest part of deciding what to wear to an event is actually deciding what to wear it with. To help, we have an in-house stylist at your service available to message with any questions. You can find them on the Baro app at @BaroStylist—just message them directly with any questions!

Question 11

How do I report an issue?

Accepted Answer

If you have an issue to report, such as technical issues, inappropriate behavior, or anything else, please fill out our contact form, and our team will work to resolve it.

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