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Retail

The Next Generation of Resale Sites

Investors are backing resale platforms that go after niche categories like formalwear, kidswear and outdoors apparel as the resale market continues to grow.

Retail

The Next Generation of Resale Sites

Investors are backing resale platforms that go after niche categories like formalwear, kidswear and outdoors apparel as the resale market continues to grow.


Retail

Is the Consumer Spending Rebound for Real?

This week, everyone will be talking about two key pieces of US economic data, fashion tech earnings and the new Halston miniseries on Netflix.

Retail

Is the Consumer Spending Rebound for Real?

This week, everyone will be talking about two key pieces of US economic data, fashion tech earnings and the new Halston miniseries on Netflix.


Sustainability

How Old Clothes Became Big Business

From The RealReal dropping upcycled collections to LVMH planning to launch a platform to sell off deadstock fabrics, fashion is finding value in its excess.

Sustainability

How Old Clothes Became Big Business

From The RealReal dropping upcycled collections to LVMH planning to launch a platform to sell off deadstock fabrics, fashion is finding value in its excess.


Retail

The Secret Way People Buy and Sell Secondhand Clothes

Indie boutiques have been using Instagram direct messaging for years to sell off goods. Now, peer-to-peer resale accounts like Noihsaf.Bazaar are expanding faster than ever thanks to the pandemic.

Retail

The Secret Way People Buy and Sell Secondhand Clothes

Indie boutiques have been using Instagram direct messaging for years to sell off goods. Now, peer-to-peer resale accounts like Noihsaf.Bazaar are expanding faster than ever thanks to the pandemic.


Fashion Week

Kering Brands Are Again Sitting Out Fashion Week. Is That the Right Move?

This week, everyone will be talking about who is, and isn’t, showing at Milan Fashion Week, plus financial results from some of the biggest new and old retail names.

Fashion Week

Kering Brands Are Again Sitting Out Fashion Week. Is That the Right Move?

This week, everyone will be talking about who is, and isn’t, showing at Milan Fashion Week, plus financial results from some of the biggest new and old retail names.


Retail

The Resale Gold Rush Rolls On

BoF unpacks emerging models of resale services for brands, including Reflaunt, a startup that counts Ganni’s founder among its latest investors, and Vestiaire Collective’s new ‘Brand Approved’ programme.

Retail

The Resale Gold Rush Rolls On

BoF unpacks emerging models of resale services for brands, including Reflaunt, a startup that counts Ganni’s founder among its latest investors, and Vestiaire Collective’s new ‘Brand Approved’ programme.


Retail

For Brands, Is Resale Actually Worth It?

The secondhand market is booming, and a growing number of labels are piling in. But selling pre-worn trousers and handbags online — and turning a profit — is challenging.

Retail

For Brands, Is Resale Actually Worth It?

The secondhand market is booming, and a growing number of labels are piling in. But selling pre-worn trousers and handbags online — and turning a profit — is challenging.


Global Markets

The Key to Asia’s Resale Market

The resale revolution is catching on in countries with no culture of thrift stores, but platforms must still work hard to quash taboos and change the consumer mindset.

Global Markets

The Key to Asia’s Resale Market

The resale revolution is catching on in countries with no culture of thrift stores, but platforms must still work hard to quash taboos and change the consumer mindset.


Financial Markets

Luxury Ends 2020 on a Positive Note

The SLI ended both the month and the year in positive territory, virtually against all odds given the impossibly unpredictable trading environment.

Financial Markets

Luxury Ends 2020 on a Positive Note

The SLI ended both the month and the year in positive territory, virtually against all odds given the impossibly unpredictable trading environment.


News & Analysis

Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?

This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

News & Analysis

Biden Just Won a Narrow Victory. Is Washington Gridlock Good for Fashion?

This week, everyone will be talking about the results of the US election, the booming resale market, Singles Day and Farfetch's results. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.