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How archival fashion fuels the resale boom

Luxury fashion has always had a symbiotic relationship with its past, drawing on archival designs to inform contemporary collections. However, the industry’s increasing reliance on nostalgia—often with little reinterpretation—has begun to reshape consumer behaviour in ways that may prove counterproductive. Every time a creative director is...

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Gap and Sean Wotherspoon to launch GapVintage programme

US retailer Gap has announced a new programme alongside its global vintage curator, Sean Wotherspoon, intended to place the company’s product archive “directly in the hands of customers around the world”. Beginning February 4, 2025, in the US, GapVintage will see the release of a series of yearlong vintage drops curated by Wotherspoon, while...

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Nostalgia drives online shopping boom

British consumers are increasingly gravitating towards brands and products that blend heritage, storytelling, and social consciousness, according to comprehensive data from livestream shopping platform Whatnot. The most striking trend is the surge in demand for vintage and inclusive fashion. Searches for vintage-inspired looks rocketed by 3,100...

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Premium buyers are embracing vintage fashion

The secondary luxury market is experiencing unprecedented growth as vintage fashion emerges as a significant force in the premium retail sector, according to new data from buy-now-pay-later provider Clearpay. Analysis of transaction data reveals substantial year-on-year growth across key vintage categories, indicating a structural shift in...

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Vintage designer fashion emerges as new luxury status symbol

Vintage designer fashion is experiencing a renaissance in the luxury market as consumer preferences continue to evolve. A reported surge in demand for "trophy vintage" pieces is signalling a departure from the traditional emphasis on new collections and of acquiring constant newness. Samina Virk, US CEO of Vestiaire Collective, a leading global...

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The RealReal Luxury Resale Report 2024: Grassroots, sustainability and bling

Luxury resale marketplace The RealReal released its seventh annual “Luxury Resale Report” on Wednesday, which analyses the shopping and consignment behaviours of the company’s more than 37 million members. It also spotlights the key trends currently shaping demand and resale value for the most sought-after luxury brands and items - dominated by...

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Second-hand chic: UK's vintage market surge

The UK is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behaviour, with the second-hand clothing market experiencing a notable uptick. A recent survey conducted by South Western Railway reveals that 77 percent of Britons have purchased pre-owned clothing in the past year, underscoring a growing trend towards sustainable fashion choices. The...

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Global resale market to reach 350 billion dollars by 2028

ThredUp, a prominent player in the resale industry, has released its 12th annual Resale Report, shedding light on the robust expansion and evolving trends within the secondhand fashion market. The report underscores the burgeoning significance of resale in the retail landscape and suggests that governmental intervention could expedite the shift...

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Lacoste to celebrate 90th anniversary with London pop-up

French sport and fashion brand Lacoste is opening a vintage pop-up space in Shoreditch, London, next month as part of its 90th anniversary celebrations. In celebration of its history and iconic Crocodile, Lacoste has partnered with vintage resale expert Wavey Garms and enlisted founder and Lacoste superfan Andres Branco to source and curate a...

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Manhattan Vintage Show owner Amy Abrams named among Fast Company's Most Creative People

Amy Abrams is one of New York City’s leading figureheads in the vintage scene, and is now recognized as among the most creative leaders in business this year by Fast Company. The magazine’s Most Creative People list names 54 innovators from the business diaspora, with Abrams particularly honoured for “retooling and reviving the 20-year-old show...

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Allison's Archive: A glimpse into building a vintage business

From booming online marketplaces like The RealReal to social media-famous resellers, vintage fashion has been on a steady rise throughout the 2010s. As the trend cycle continues to favour fashion of the past, vintage has even trickled up into the luxury fashion world. Allison Dickerman launched Allison’s Archive in 2022 after working in...

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WGACA launches vintage resale pop-up dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld

Luxury pre-owned luxury and vintage retailer What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) has opened a new shoppable retrospective dedicated to the career of Karl Lagerfeld in New York. The new 5,000-square-foot Karl Lagerfeld Retrospective retail concept on Wooster Street in SoHo is open until June 4. It features vintage ready-to-wear designs and...