Fashionphile
How Brands Are Preparing for Life After Inflation
Lower consumer prices and pending interest rate cuts won’t completely solve fashion’s economic woes, but a rosier outlook this year gives brands a chance to drive profitable growth as consumer spending rebounds.
Why Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s easier than ever for consumers to buy fakes online. But the spike in counterfeit sales may also have something to do with how brands themselves are pricing and marketing their products.
The Future of Resale: 5 Key Questions
With Poshmark and ThredUp joining The RealReal in going public, the fashion resale market is set for major change. BoF examines the five key questions that will determine how the space shapes up.
The Off-Price War Heats Up
From stalwarts like T.J. Maxx and Nordstrom Rack to venture-backed newcomers and online luxury resellers, a multitude of discount retailers are all vying for a piece of the growing off-price market, which will thrive amid the lingering global recession.
What Vestiaire Collective’s €59 Million Fundraise Says About the Future of Luxury Resale
The company has closed its latest funding round in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting resale is one area of luxury investors are optimistic about.