UPDATE:FASHION RESALE NEWS

• Faume and Longchamp Launch Seconde Main, a Resale Program for Pre-Loved Bags

• New Developments in the Long Running Chanel v. The RealReal Case

• Gloria Steinem Partners with What Goes Around Comes Around and eBay for a

  Charity Auction

March 26, 2026 - In a LinkedIn post, Faume, the technology and logistics company focused on powering secondhand programs, announced the launch of a new partnership to run Longchamp’s resale platform.

Established in Paris in 1948, Longchamp continues to be fully owned and operated by its founding family. While traditionally known for manufacturing luxury leather handbags and accessories, the brand has expanded over the years into women’s clothing and footwear. They are even continuing to grow their offerings, having signed a fragrance license in 2025 with Interparfums SA that will run through 2036, with the first perfume expected to launch in 2027. Most notably though, Longchamp is globally recognized for its iconic “Le Pliage” bags, available in a massive range of colors, sizes, special editions, and even available for customization.

Longchamp’s new resale platform, called Seconde Main, creates a circular ecosystem where sellers can trade in their pre-loved bags directly to Longchamp, and shoppers can browse and buy authenticated, secondhand pieces.

For Sellers, the Process is Straightforward

Submit: The seller answers a few quick questions, including about the item's condition.

Ship: An estimated trade-in value is presented, along with a free shipping label.

Redeem: Once Longchamp receives and authenticates the item, the seller receives a voucher, valid for 12 months that can be redeemed toward either the Seconde Main selection or a brand-new item on Longchamp.com.

An interesting caveat to the program involves their highly popular nylon "Le Pliage" bags: Longchamp is only accepting these specific bags in excellent or new condition. Logistically, this makes perfect sense. Without strict condition requirements for such a widely popular bag, the authentication team would likely be inundated with hundreds of bags to inspect, a poor use of processing time. Likewise, selling nylon bags in anything less than excellent condition could easily lead to disappointed buyers.

For Buyers, the Process is Detailed

For buyers, navigating the Seconde Main platform is just as user-friendly. However, one area worth paying close attention to is the return policy. While Longchamp generously allows returns within 30 days of receipt with free return shipping, their condition requirements are strict. The platform's statement is thorough:

"Items being returned must be returned in the same condition as when purchased, without having been damaged, stained, washed, altered or worn (except for trying on), with the original packaging and all accessories relating to the products, such as packaging, labels, and the original invoice."

Because "in the same condition" can sometimes be subjective, there is always a chance for a disagreement between a buyer and Longchamp's inspection team. As a best practice when dealing with luxury resale, buyers should always take clear, well-lit photos of the item right before boxing it up for a return. Having that photographic proof might protect you just in case Longchamp evaluates the condition differently!

March 26, 2026 - There has finally been a major update in the legal battle between Chanel and The RealReal, a case U.S. Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein in 2025 described as "one of the oldest matters on the Court's docket." After years of little movement and negotiations, a new ruling has significantly shifted the trajectory of this historic luxury fashion resale dispute.

Lawsuit History: Chanel v. The RealReal (TRR)

The Initial Lawsuit (2018): Chanel sued The RealReal for trademark infringement, counterfeiting, and false advertising, arguing TRR sold fakes and misled buyers into thinking Chanel endorsed their authentication process.

The Antitrust Counterclaim (2021) TRR fought back by filing antitrust counterclaims, accusing Chanel of anti-competitive behavior and trying to monopolize the secondhand luxury market.

The Pause (2022–2025): The case was largely paused for years as both sides engaged in intense, ultimately unsuccessful, settlement negotiations.

The Antitrust Dismissal (March 26, 2026): Judge Vernon S. Broderick officially dismissed The RealReal's antitrust counterclaims.

What Is Next With the monopoly accusations thrown out, the lawsuit’s scope is narrowed. As the case heads toward trial, the battle will focus strictly on Chanel's original counterfeiting and false advertising claims against TRR's authentication process. While Judge Broderick has not yet set an exact trial date on the docket, the dismissal of these counterclaims clears the runway for a trial to likely be scheduled for later in 2026 or early 2027. For retail industry analysts and C-suite executives closely monitoring the shifting dynamics of the secondhand market, this upcoming trial will be a critical bellwether for the future of independent authentication.

March 27, 2026 - The feminist icon and

activist Gloria Steinem teamed up with luxury vintage reseller What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) and eBay for a charity auction. WGACA supported this in connection with Women's History Month. The best part of this collaboration is that the proceeds went straight to Gloria’s Foundation. The foundation's main focus is funding grassroots organizations that are on the front lines leading the charge for gender equity, reproductive freedom, and racial justice. Along with supporting that crucial, community led work, the money will also go toward preserving Steinem's iconic Manhattan apartment, which has basically been a headquarters for the feminist movement since 1968.

The Glorian Steinem Archive Drop

Hosted live from Steinem’s living room in New York City by Glamour’s Editor In Chief and Global Editorial Director, Samantha Barry, the auction featured a curated selection 40 items from her personal wardrobe. The drop included her signature statement rings, heavy chain belts, vintage fringe jackets, and her iconic reversible red aztec and floral jacket. For Steinem, fashion was never just clothes; it was a core part of how she expressed herself.

A Plot Twist: A New Memoir

To top it all off, the timing of the auction couldn't have been better. Just days before the bidding started, right on her 92nd birthday, Random House dropped the news that they are publishing An Unexpected Life, a brand new memoir from Steinem coming out this September. Between unearthing her archive and announcing the new book, it was a huge week for celebrating her legacy!

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