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In fashion, collaborations between brands, retailers, and even unexpected partners can range from quietly logical extensions of a brand’s DNA to experiments that push well beyond familiar territory. Some pairings feel almost inevitable, such as the Levi’s® x Barbour collection introduced in 2025, which leans into both labels’ heritage in durable outerwear. Others spark debate and viral fascination, Balenciaga’s ongoing collaboration with Crocs, which began with those infamous

Let's face it: nobody (except maybe me) gets excited about reading policies and the fine print on websites. When navigating the world of fashion and luxury resale, whether through peer-to-peer apps, brand-owned programs, consignment, or sprawling marketplaces, the thrill of the find usually overshadows the fine print. However, ignoring these unglamorous details sets the stage for disaster. If customers gloss over them, or if businesses fail to communicate their policies clear

Fashion brands entering resale are not simply following a trend; they are making deliberate strategic choices. Decisions around model design: take-back, consignment, peer-to-peer, or hybrid must align with brand positioning, operational capabilities, and financial goals. Technology partners, customer experience, and brand integrity all factor into the equation. There is no one resale playbook that works for every brand; each program needs to be thoughtfully designed. Yet even

It is exciting to see Theory partner with Poshmark to make reselling so simple. Oddly, though, this streamlined technology creates a new kind of dilemma for the discriminating shopper.

For the most part, brands and retailers that have launched resale programs have done so as a way to embrace sustainability, both for their own initiatives and by offering another option to shoppers. Once an item is sold, the resale program might offer one or more payment options: cash (via bank transfer or a payment service), store or brand credit, or a slightly higher amount if you elect to take that value as credit, such as 110% of the cash payment. What’s striking is that

Pacsun is officially transitioning its curated resale concept, PS Vintage , from an online only offering into a physical retail experience. The program launched last week in 16 select store locations, with plans for further expansion as the brand leans into Gen Z’s shifting shopping behaviors. The Strategy The move is a clear response to the "intentional retail" trend. While digital platforms have dominated the recent narrative surrounding circularity, Pacsun is betting t

Last month, in a blog post, I compared the same Gucci Diana small tote listed by Rebag across multiple platforms ( Rebag, ThredUp, eBay , and Walmart ) to show the importance of cross-shopping and to compare factors such as price, shipping costs and return terms. Since that post, I’ve continued to track those listings and recently received a notification about a price drop. Below is a dubious pricing change I noticed, tied to an "alleged" price drop by one of the platforms