Who Dares To Rent A Dress Now? Coronavirus Upends The Sharing Economy
NPRWho Dares To Rent A Dress Now? Sponsor Message She said renting expensive clothes just isn't worth the money right now — or the risk of getting the virus — as unlikely as that may be. Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman said in a statement: "While there is no evidence to suggest that is spread via surfaces like fabric, all our garments, accessories, hangers, and reusable packaging are meticulously cleaned and steamed each time they are returned to us, and then sealed in plastic to protect them from any elements— including human touch—that they may encounter in transit to the next customer." "My sense is if I take the proper precautions, it's going to be just like I'd take the precautions when I'm in my own home," he said. People want to take "leisurely drives," said Andrew Mok, Turo's chief marketing officer.