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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.

Julie Wainwright
Technology

Resale Sites Prepare for Battle

Armed with millions of dollars of venture money, a handful of fashion ‘re-commerce’ sites are gearing up for a ‘winner-takes-all’ fight.

Technology

Resale Sites Prepare for Battle

Armed with millions of dollars of venture money, a handful of fashion ‘re-commerce’ sites are gearing up for a ‘winner-takes-all’ fight.


News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500

Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.

News & Analysis

The Business of Fashion and the CFDA Celebrate the Forthcoming #BoF500

Fashion's top players celebrated BoF and the American members of the #BoF500.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Moda Operandi, CMJ Media

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Moda Operandi, CMJ Media

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Financial Markets

Online Luxury Reseller RealReal Raises $40 Million in Funding

The RealReal built a $100 million business around second-hand Chanel flap bags and lightly scuffed Christian Louboutin pumps. Now it wants to double in size using a new injection of venture funding.

Financial Markets

Online Luxury Reseller RealReal Raises $40 Million in Funding

The RealReal built a $100 million business around second-hand Chanel flap bags and lightly scuffed Christian Louboutin pumps. Now it wants to double in size using a new injection of venture funding.


Workplace & Talent

Julie Wainwright of The RealReal on Why Experience Matters

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — In Silicon Valley, amidst a start-up scene dominated by founders in their twenties, Julie Wainwright, 57, is something

Workplace & Talent

Julie Wainwright of The RealReal on Why Experience Matters

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — In Silicon Valley, amidst a start-up scene dominated by founders in their twenties, Julie Wainwright, 57, is something


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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.

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