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Vestiaire Collective report: Second-hand market grows three times faster than new goods

According to a new study by the resale platform Vestiaire Collective and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), second-hand fashion and vintage luxury products are projected to reach a market volume of up to 360 billion dollars by 2030, compared to the current 210 to 220 billion dollars. This represents an annual growth of 10 percent, a rate three...

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Asos Marketplace reports lockdown growth

Asos Marketplace, the platform where customers can shop the best new and vintage fashion from independent boutiques around the world, has reported “strong sales” as well as brand and traffic growth in April and May as consumers turn to online vintage fashion. In April, Asos Marketplace added 80 new independent boutiques after lockdown measures...

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Video: This Rags-To-Riches Business Has Beat The Retail Apocalypse (HBO)

Traffic on the corner of Melrose and Fuller regularly comes to a halt here on any given Saturday, as shoppers from near and far dart through traffic in designer sneakers. They’re trying to get from one Round Two store to the next. Source: Youtube, VICE news

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Farfetch launches resale platform for designer bags

Luxury online retailer Farfetch has launched a new pilot platform that allows customers to exchange their pre-loved designer bags for store credits. The new “Second Life” platform, which has gone live on the company's website, comes as part of its growing focus on sustainability, as consumers become increasingly aware of the harm fast-fashion...

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How the Artists & Fleas Market is bringing attention back to local artisans

In an industry where many brands, despite efforts to move towards slow fashion, are catering to the mass market, the Artists & Fleas Market is bringing the attention back to local artisans. As a marketplace highlighting local fashion designers, vintage curators, artists and more in both New York and Los Angeles, Artists & Fleas is generating a...

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Betsey Johnson to sell select pieces from vintage archive

Betsey Johnson is joining the online vintage market with a capsule collection of limited-edition archive pieces. The designer, known for whimsical designs that verge on the edge of punk, will release an exclusive collection of original vintage styles on her website. The collection will be available April 15. With a price range of 58 dollars to...

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Video: Inside New York's Most Exclusive Vintage Shop

Source: Bloomberg, YouTube.

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Video: London's Best Vintage Stores: Shopping For Hidden Streetwear Gems

Source: Highsnobiety channel, YouTube.

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Fashion |OPINION

Loose Threads: The shrinking lifespan of high street fashion

It has become common practice to shop for clothes on a near daily basis. Whether it is a quick trip to the high street to see the latest fashion deliveries, or browsing online for the newest looks, fashion's furious pace means we can visit our favorite stores and find new merchandise at any given time. When the cost of a new, head-to-toe look is...