Julie Wainwright
Founder & Chief Executive, The RealReal
The seasoned executive has built one of the most successful consignment businesses, which has raised $288 million in funding.
Luxury Resale’s Quiet Reckoning
High-end re-commerce sites like The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective do big business, but the luxury resale market faces challenges ahead.
Luxury Resale’s Quiet Reckoning
High-end re-commerce sites like The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective do big business, but the luxury resale market faces challenges ahead.
Vintage Boom Buoys RealReal and Jolts Luxury Labels
The RealReal could be ready IPO within two years, when it expects the value of goods sold on the site to reach $1 billion annually, and is also in talks with LVMH and Kering over potential partnerships.
Vintage Boom Buoys RealReal and Jolts Luxury Labels
The RealReal could be ready IPO within two years, when it expects the value of goods sold on the site to reach $1 billion annually, and is also in talks with LVMH and Kering over potential partnerships.
Bits & Bytes | The RealReal Hunts for Funding, Robots to Replace Humans in Retail
This week, the luxury resale company wants to raise $100 million in funding, while JD.com's Richard Liu says AI will take over retail.
Bits & Bytes | The RealReal Hunts for Funding, Robots to Replace Humans in Retail
This week, the luxury resale company wants to raise $100 million in funding, while JD.com's Richard Liu says AI will take over retail.
Can LVMH Disrupt Itself?
The world’s largest luxury group has been slow to seize the digital opportunity. Now, it’s trying to disrupt itself before it’s disrupted by others.
Can LVMH Disrupt Itself?
The world’s largest luxury group has been slow to seize the digital opportunity. Now, it’s trying to disrupt itself before it’s disrupted by others.
The RealReal’s First Permanent Store Will Mix Consignment with Community
Opening in New York on Friday, the shop will feature over 400 new pieces every day, as well as valuation services, drinks and monthly installations from outside partners.
The RealReal’s First Permanent Store Will Mix Consignment with Community
Opening in New York on Friday, the shop will feature over 400 new pieces every day, as well as valuation services, drinks and monthly installations from outside partners.
How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing
From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.
How Fashion’s Most Talked-About Start-Ups Are Actually Performing
From Rent the Runway to Refinery 29, BoF separates the break-outs from the flameouts.
What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew
Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.
What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew
Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.
News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur
In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.
News Bites | The RealReal Raises $50 Million, Yoox Net-a-Porter Says No to Fur
In today's News Bites, the RealReal adds more cash to its coffers, while the Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has adopted a company-wide no-fur policy.
New Partners on BoF Careers: Ordre, Accademia Costume e Moda
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
New Partners on BoF Careers: Ordre, Accademia Costume e Moda
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.
New York Hosts Latest VOICES Conversation Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December
The BoF community gathered in New York to hear forward thinkers inside and outside fashion discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry.
New York Hosts Latest VOICES Conversation Ahead of BoF's Flagship Event in December
The BoF community gathered in New York to hear forward thinkers inside and outside fashion discuss the challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
