Cache Flow #14: Fashion News Roundup
February 28-March 6: This Week in Fashion x Tech x Resale News
In this weekly series, we feature a roundup of the latest news in fashion x tech x resale.
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The second-hand clothing market has experienced significant growth: Luxury resale platforms like Vestiaire Collective are gaining mainstream attention through features in popular media. Major online marketplaces such as eBay have collaborated with reality shows like "Love Island" to promote used clothing, while events like London Fashion Week have showcased second-hand outfits, highlighting the industry's increasing prominence. This surge is driven by consumer demand for sustainable and affordable fashion, with the U.S. secondhand clothing market projected to more than triple in value from $28 billion in 2019 to $80 billion in 2029.
All Things Fashion Tech, the popular Substack by , is becoming a magazine: Queen Mother
of is taking her tagline of “The Anna Wintour of Fashion Tech” to the next level. The fashion tech thought leader announced her plans to launch a magazine on the heels of her community-building success here on Substack.
The 2025 LVMH Prize has announced 20 semi-finalists from over 2,000 applicants across 15 countries: Finalists include first-time representations from Egypt, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia. This prestigious award grants the winner €400,000 and a year-long mentorship, with additional prizes like the Karl Lagerfeld Prize and the Savoir-Faire Prize offering €200,000 each. The semi-finalists showcase diverse fashion approaches, from genderless and experimental designs to traditional and sustainable collections, positioning them as rising talents in the industry.
Banana Republic has launched a 24-piece capsule collection inspired by HBO's "The White Lotus”: The collection coincides with the show's third season set in Thailand. The collection features men's and women's apparel and accessories in rich hues, graphic prints, and fluid silhouettes, utilizing premium fabrics like sustainable European flax linen and 100% silk. Priced between $40 and $300, the collection dropped online and in select stores starting March 6, 2025.
of discusses the intersection of fashion, women, and podcasting: Women are driving conversations in fashion, sustainability, and conscious shopping through podcasting, yet they remain underrepresented as founders and media owners, limiting their control over the narrative. Despite making up nearly half of all podcast listeners, women-led podcasts struggle with visibility, funding, and monetization, reinforcing existing gender imbalances in media and entrepreneurship. To truly shape the future of fashion and resale, women must not only host these conversations but also own the platforms that amplify them.
Lisa Says Gah has collaborated with Polly Pocket to create a nostalgic fashion collection inspired by the iconic 1990s toy: The line features vibrant colors, playful patterns, and whimsical designs that capture the essence of Polly Pocket's miniature world. This limited-edition collection includes apparel and accessories, appealing to both longtime fans and new enthusiasts.
A recent KPMG survey revealed that over half of retailers have modernized their payment systems within the past year: The shifts are intended to meet evolving customer expectations. Approximately 60% of North American retailers identified changing customer demands as the primary driver for these updates, focusing on integrating digital payments and introducing new payment options. Despite challenges such as implementation costs and staff training, the majority of retailers plan to continue enhancing their payment infrastructures to improve operational efficiency and gain deeper insights into customer behavior.
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