What does 2019 hold for sneaker resale prices? Sneakers were undeniably a major trend in fashion in 2018. Nearly every month, some new must-have pair was released, usually in a limited amount and with a sky-high prices. Nike and Off-White’s much-hyped collaborative series, The 10, released multiple sneakers that were hovering between $700 and $1,000 for months after...
‘Luxury is a loaded word’: Alyx’s Matthew Williams on the intersection of streetwear and high-end fashion The line between streetwear and luxury is a murky one, but few outside of Virgil Abloh have muddied the distinction to the extent of Matthew Williams, the founder and designer of Alyx, recently renamed 1017 Alyx 9sm.
How Self-Portrait built a brand off one signature style At the press preview for Self-Portrait's pre-fall 2019 collection, Chong discussed building a brand identity, balancing consistency and innovation, and getting feedback directly from customers.
The most important streetwear collaborations of 2018 The art of the collaboration is a difficult one to master. Done correctly, a collab can enhance both brands, giving them reach and access to the other’s audience and bringing in fresh new ideas. Done poorly, it can be seen as a cash grab -- just an attempt to throw...
From Alibaba to sneaker retailers, fashion wages war on counterfeiting Alibaba is particularly weary of counterfeits, given that the platform was once a haven for counterfeit goods. Back in 2016, Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma stoked the ire of fashion brands around the world when he seemed to flippantly brush off the question of why so many counterfeit goods were being...
How sneaker resellers are elevating the shopping experience This week, Stockx rolled out two new efforts meant to make sneaker resale, once the domain solely of hardcore sneakerheads, into something more accessible. As sneakers grow as a category, this accessibility will be an important way for both brands and resellers to bring more customers into that world.
How brands, retailers and resellers are combating overproduction A new report from Sharecloth revealed that nearly 30 percent of fashion goods produced go unsold. Furthermore, more than 50 percent of fast fashion sold is thrown out less than a year later, with 12.8 million tons of clothing annually dumped into landfills.
How Brexit uncertainty and Asos’ stock crash illustrate the precarious position of British fashion On Monday, the British fashion retail giant Asos announced that its stock had crashed by an astonishing 40 percent. After a truly dismal November, fashion retailers across the U.K. have seen massive downturns and are turning to slashing prices as the only reliable way to get people to continue spending....
Tmall won over luxury brands in 2018 Tmall, the massive Chinese e-commerce platform, has positioned itself as the gateway between brands from outside of China and Chinese consumers, who are increasingly some of the most valuable and lucrative audiences for luxury brands.