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Retail

How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion

The permanence of digital footprints and a lack of real-life community have historically crippled Gen Z’s sense of individuality when getting dressed. But they’re increasingly preoccupied by what constitutes singularly good taste.

Retail

How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion

The permanence of digital footprints and a lack of real-life community have historically crippled Gen Z’s sense of individuality when getting dressed. But they’re increasingly preoccupied by what constitutes singularly good taste.


Retail

Online Resale Is Booming. Why Are So Many Users Unhappy?

Global secondhand sales are hitting record highs, but the platforms driving the boom are increasingly alienating some sellers with low payouts and logistical issues.

Retail

Online Resale Is Booming. Why Are So Many Users Unhappy?

Global secondhand sales are hitting record highs, but the platforms driving the boom are increasingly alienating some sellers with low payouts and logistical issues.


Marketing

The Metrics That Matter in Today’s Creator Economy

As influencer marketing becomes more essential, and creators demand more money, brands have to parse through an increasing amount of data to confidently invest in their influencer strategies.

Marketing

The Metrics That Matter in Today’s Creator Economy

As influencer marketing becomes more essential, and creators demand more money, brands have to parse through an increasing amount of data to confidently invest in their influencer strategies.


Marketing

Why Some Brands Prefer Pinterest Over Instagram

A platform historically known as a destination for visual inspiration, Pinterest has been building out its shopping and advertising features to make it easier for brands to tap the power of its ready-to-shop user base.

Marketing

Why Some Brands Prefer Pinterest Over Instagram

A platform historically known as a destination for visual inspiration, Pinterest has been building out its shopping and advertising features to make it easier for brands to tap the power of its ready-to-shop user base.


Retail

Resale Sites Try a New Strategy: Sell Less Stuff

After competing for decades to offer the widest possible selection, secondhand retailers like ThredUp, eBay, StockX and Rebag are now trying to gain an edge by offering a more curated experience, with the help of AI and celebrities.

Retail

Resale Sites Try a New Strategy: Sell Less Stuff

After competing for decades to offer the widest possible selection, secondhand retailers like ThredUp, eBay, StockX and Rebag are now trying to gain an edge by offering a more curated experience, with the help of AI and celebrities.


Media

Just How Big Can Fashion Substack Get?

Brands, podcasters and influencers with massive followings are joining the platform. But some veterans say that growth comes at a price.

Media

Just How Big Can Fashion Substack Get?

Brands, podcasters and influencers with massive followings are joining the platform. But some veterans say that growth comes at a price.


Retail

Wall Street Loves The RealReal’s New Direction. Users Have Mixed Feelings

The fashion resale company finally became profitable last year, but it was at the cost of losing consignors who complain that reselling is no longer as lucrative as it once was on the platform.

Retail

Wall Street Loves The RealReal’s New Direction. Users Have Mixed Feelings

The fashion resale company finally became profitable last year, but it was at the cost of losing consignors who complain that reselling is no longer as lucrative as it once was on the platform.


Luxury

Can Luxury Bags Be Smart Investments?

As top luxury labels raise prices and tighten distribution, designer bags are garnering higher prices at resale, with some styles from coveted brands retaining a significant portion of their retail value long after purchase.

Luxury

Can Luxury Bags Be Smart Investments?

As top luxury labels raise prices and tighten distribution, designer bags are garnering higher prices at resale, with some styles from coveted brands retaining a significant portion of their retail value long after purchase.


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.


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.