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The Clothing Rental Market’s Broadening Appeal

10 May 2019 • By Elizabeth Holmes

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The Clothing Rental Market’s Broadening Appeal

Expanded assortments and more niche offerings from companies like Rent the Runway and Le Tote are reaching new shoppers — and changing their spending patterns

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Rent the Runway Partners With West Elm to Rent out Home Decor

7 March 2019 • By Reuters

7 March 2019 • By Reuters

The partnership will offer home goods bundles that count as one of the four items Rent the Runway subscribers are entitled to each month.

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Rent the Runway Partners With West Elm to Rent out Home Decor

The partnership will offer home goods bundles that count as one of the four items Rent the Runway subscribers are entitled to each month.

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché

17 February 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

17 February 2019 • By Laure Guilbault

The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.

Luxury Rental Service Armarium Comes to Le Bon Marché

The partnership is evidence of growing interest in the luxury rentals market.

The Year Ahead: End of Ownership

7 January 2019 • By BoF Team and McKinsey & Company

7 January 2019 • By BoF Team and McKinsey & Company

The lifespan of fashion products is being stretched as pre-owned, refurbished, repaired and rental business models continue to evolve.

The Year Ahead: End of Ownership

The lifespan of fashion products is being stretched as pre-owned, refurbished, repaired and rental business models continue to evolve.

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Rent the Runway CEO on Underestimating the Fashion Rental Market

7 January 2019 • By Lauren Sherman

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Rent the Runway CEO on Underestimating the Fashion Rental Market

The chief executive of Rent the Runway reveals the reason why industry leaders keep underestimating the fashion rental market and why this market works for consumers who refuse to be ‘ripped off.’

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WeWork Is Getting Into Workplace Fashion With Rent the Runway

18 October 2018 • By Bloomberg

18 October 2018 • By Bloomberg

The rental platform is opening a network of clothing drop-off boxes in 15 WeWork locations across the US.

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WeWork Is Getting Into Workplace Fashion With Rent the Runway

The rental platform is opening a network of clothing drop-off boxes in 15 WeWork locations across the US.

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Mall Brands Are Entering the Rental Market. Can the Model Work?

5 October 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Mall Brands Are Entering the Rental Market. Can the Model Work?

Retailers including Ann Taylor and Express are testing monthly subscription services as a complement to their sales model. Is the mass consumer ready for the rental model?

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Live Event Debrief: What The End of Ownership Means for Fashion

31 August 2018 • By Imran Amed and Lauren Sherman

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Live Event Debrief: What The End of Ownership Means for Fashion

Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways on the end of ownership and the rise of rental and resale services.

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Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava

22 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

22 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'

Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava

This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'

Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme

8 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

8 August 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.

Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme

This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.