TrendSmith Challenge
Featuring Fed Upcycle
Explore ethical brands, unlock early access to Fed Upcycle’s Taking Up Space drop, and qualify for $15 cashback rewards when you purchase on May 15 BST.
TrendSmith and Fed Upcycle are partnering on the first TrendSmith Challenge.
Fed Upcycle’s new collection, Taking Up Space, features bold upcycled garments made from reclaimed quilts, second-hand fabrics, and recycled materials.
Cashback recipients will be selected from verified purchasers, with additional consideration given to challenge participation during challenge week.
How the Challenge Works
Explore brands, save favorites, and follow along as we preview the drop.
- ✓ Create a TrendSmith account
- ✓ Explore brands on TrendSmith
- ✓ Save brands that interest you
- ✓ Follow TrendSmith on TikTok or Instagram
- ✓ Visit the Fed Upcycle drop page
- ✓ Purchase from the drop on May 15 BST
- ✓ Upload your receipt through TrendSmith
You do not need to complete every action to participate.
Verified purchasers who complete more challenge actions will receive additional consideration for rewards and future early access opportunities.
TrendSmith users will receive early access to Fed Upcycle’s Taking Up Space drop on May 15 BST.
- ✓ purchases must be made on May 15 BST
- ✓ online and in-store purchases both count
- ✓ receipts must be dated May 15 BST
Upload proof of purchase through TrendSmith by 11:59 PM EDT on May 16.
- ✓ receipt upload
- ✓ Instagram handle
- ✓ TikTok handle
This helps us verify participation and reward active participants fairly.
Rewards
- $15 cashback funded by TrendSmith
- priority access to future TrendSmith Challenges
- future early access opportunities and rewards
Cashback recipients will be confirmed by May 20 EDT.
Why Fed Upcycle
Fed Upcycle is a Bristol-based women-founded and LGBTQIA+ founded fashion brand creating bold upcycled garments centered around protest design, accessibility, and self-expression.
For Taking Up Space, the collection was photographed in a city-centre underpass. The goal was to reclaim a space often associated with fear and avoidance through visibility, color, and playful design.
TrendSmith selected Fed Upcycle as one of our first featured partners because of the brand’s mix of creativity, inclusivity, and community-centered fashion.
“This drop is about taking up space. It is both powerful and playful, defiant and dreamy.”— Fed Upcycle
FAQ
Do in-store purchases count?
Yes. Online and in-store purchases both qualify if your receipt is dated May 15 BST.
When does receipt upload open?
Receipt upload opens on May 15 EDT and closes at 11:59 PM EDT on May 16.
When will cashback be sent?
Cashback recipients will be confirmed by May 20 EDT.
Do I need a TrendSmith account?
Yes. A TrendSmith account is required to upload receipts and participate in rewards.
What counts as participation during challenge week?
Exploring brands, saving favorites, visiting the drop page, and following TrendSmith on social media all count toward active participation.
Questions?
Questions about the challenge, receipt uploads, rewards, or participation?
Email us at hello@trendsmith.co or send us a DM on TikTok or Instagram.
We’ll be posting challenge updates, reminders, and drop previews throughout challenge week.
Interested in seeing more TrendSmith Challenges with independent brands? Let us know.
Challenge Terms
TrendSmith reserves the right to verify purchases and remove fraudulent, refunded, duplicate, cancelled, unverifiable, or invalid submissions.
Rewards are limited to verified participants who meet challenge requirements.
By participating, users agree to receive challenge-related communications from TrendSmith.
This Is Just The Beginning
This is TrendSmith’s first step toward building a more rewarding system for intentional shopping.
We want discovering and supporting independent brands to feel exciting, social, and visible.
More challenges, rewards, and early access drops are coming soon.