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Would you rent a dress?

Enter Joan Mwangi and Winnie Mwangi, two sisters who run Rent-a-Dress. [Courtesy]

For decades, the clothing industry has pushed a cycle of constantly buying new items, wearing them briefly, and then discarding them as trends change.

However, a new model is gaining popularity that could upend traditional clothing retail - fashion rental services.

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