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Shein versus Vestiaire Collective: the ideological (and economic) battle over fast fashion

France - Two irreconcilable visions of have fashion clashed. On one side, Shein, a Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant, advocated for fashion “accessible to all”. On the other, Vestiaire Collective, a French pioneer of high-end second-hand fashion, denounced a toxic promise based on social exploitation, textile waste and the endangerment of an...

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Vestiaire Collective to host Rosie Huntington-Whiteley closet sale

British model, actress, and entrepreneur Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is partnering with pre-loved luxury fashion platform Vestiaire Collective to sell a curated edit from her closet to raise funds for The Kings Trust UK. Launching on Vestiaire Collective on May 2, the Rosie Huntington-Whiteley closet sale will feature more than 40 pieces from her...

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What second-hand fashion offers luxury brands, and vice versa

On April 14, resale platform Vestiaire Collective unveiled its barometer of the most popular fashion brands on the second-hand market. In the luxury bags category, Chanel topped the ranking with the highest number of product views per user, followed by Louis Vuitton and Hermès. But what do luxury houses really gain from shining in the resale...

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The Gucci paradox: While new sales collapse, second-hand sales explode

Despite a sharp 23 percent drop in retail sales in 2024, Gucci remains a standout in the resale market—particularly on Vestiaire Collective. The resale platform highlighted this surprising dynamic in its newly released Vestiaire Value Ranking, which identifies the brands offering the best resale value. By analyzing the accessibility,...

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Paris Hilton to do a closet sale with Vestiaire Collective

Pre-loved luxury fashion platform Vestiaire Collective has announced it will host Paris Hilton’s closet sale to raise money for her non-profit 11:11 Media Impact and its efforts to support relief for the LA fires. Hilton is selling nearly 100 pre-loved pieces directly from her closet to celebrate her fashion evolution from socialite and ‘The...

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Vestiaire Collective: Eurazeo strengthens its investment

A shareholder since September 2015, Eurazeo continues its support for Vestiaire Collective. The investment company recently took part in a new fundraising round as Vestiaire Collective moves closer to profitability. A platform for reselling second-hand luxury items, Vestiaire Collective is optimistic about the future. Since its launch, the...

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Vestiaire Collective celebrates 15th anniversary with a treasure hunt

Luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a treasure hunt offering 250 items for just 15 pounds. The treasure hunt on its website has been designed to reward its loyal community and includes 15 “hidden gems” valued at 1,000 pounds each, including items by Fendi, Dior, Burberry, Chloe, Miu Miu, Gucci,...

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Vestiaire Collective announces AI advancements and tech appointments

Resale fashion platform Vestiaire Collective is continuing to invest in Artificial intelligence (AI) driven technologies with a new AI-powered search engine, alongside the arrival of two tech veterans to further develop and implement its tech strategy globally. Stacia Carr joins Vestiaire Collective as the company’s new chief technology and...

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How to become an expert in fashion anti-counterfeiting?

The burgeoning second-hand market has thrust a profession once shrouded in obscurity into the spotlight: the anti-counterfeit expert. It's a highly sought-after profession today, with many candidates and few chosen ones. Yet, the demand for experts in luxury goods is increasing as the second-hand fashion industry gains traction. "There's a...

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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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What is the Vestiaire Académie? Everything you need to know about this elite training programme

As the second-hand and vintage market grows, so does the demand for counterfeit experts. Few schools offer specialised training, so for those who want to become experts, Vestiaire Académie, launched by the second-hand platform Vestiaire Collective, seems like a nugget. The history of Vestiaire Académie Vestiaire Académie was structured in 2017...

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Vestiaire Collective, Isabel Marant Vintage and Faume launch pop-up webshop for second hand fashion

A new collaboration in luxury resale: Vestiaire Collective, Isabel Marant and French e-commerce service Faume are launching an online shop for second hand fashion items, US B2B fashion platform WWD reported. The website will be available to customers worldwide. The second-hand fashion items are reportedly "carefully selected", some by the...