Jeanel Alvarado

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Luxury fashion is stepping into the digital spotlight in a whole new way, and Drest is leading the charge in creating entirely new ways for consumers to engage with luxury brands. Drest, the London-based fashion styling mobile app, is changing

DressX's Digital Fashion Store Becomes a Go-To Destination for Gen Z

A new era of fashion is emerging where the runway meets the metaverse, and Los Angeles-based DRESSX is at the forefront as the world’s first multi-brand retailer dedicated exclusively to digital fashion clothing. With recent Series A funding of

The real fashion flex now is knowing precisely what it’s worth later. The fashion resale market has grown rapidly in recent years, but one major obstacle has always stood in the way of mainstream adoption: uncertainty. What will my designer

The U.S. fashion industry, valued at over $400 billion, is powered by three distinct designer archetypes: high-fashion/name designers, stylist-designers, and freelance artist designers. Each group plays a unique role in shaping trends, consumer behavior, and brand identities. Here’s how these creatives drive …

A new wave of innovation is pushing fashion to rethink what luxury really means. The luxury fashion industry is experiencing a transformative moment as sustainability takes center stage. Leading this revolution is Gen Phoenix, a Peterborough-based materials innovator that

Distinguishing Between License Agreements and Franchises in Fashion Retail

The fashion retail sector is increasingly leveraging license agreements and franchise models to drive growth, but these strategies differ sharply in control, cost, and scalability. As brands like Saks Fifth Avenue and JD Sports expand globally, understanding these models is critical for navigating market …

Hakio is bringing clarity to fashion’s biggest blind spot. The fashion industry is confronting an unprecedented waste crisis, generating 92 million tonnes of textile waste annually—equivalent to a garbage truck of clothing being landfilled every second. This staggering volume not

Distinguishing Between Reshoring, Nearshoring, and Offshoring Strategies in Apparel Production

The apparel manufacturing industry is navigating a complex landscape of geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions, and consumer demands for sustainability and speed. Three key strategies—reshoring, nearshoring, and offshoring—are shaping how brands balance cost, agility, and ethics. Here’s a breakdown of …

MILE Offers Up to 90 Percent Off Designer Archives

A disruptive new player is reshaping how the world shops for luxury fashion.

The luxury fashion landscape has witnessed the emergence of MILE, a ground-breaking members-only shopping app that redefines access to high-end designer pieces. By combining exclusivity, sustainability,

Rebag Partners With Walmart to List 27,000 Luxury Items

You’re one step away from turning your bag into cash. The luxury resale market continues to evolve at breakneck speed, and Rebag is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation. Founded by Charles Gorra in 2014, the New

Locker Brings 50,000 Stores on a Single Platform in 2025

A smarter way to shop is here. The online shopping landscape has just gained a powerful new player that’s transforming how consumers save, organize, and share their favorite products across the web. Locker, a Los Angeles-based startup, has emerged …

Vivrelle Raises $35 Million to Boost AI Styling for Luxury Shoppers

Vivrelle is making luxury handbags and high-tech styling more accessible than ever. The first-of-its-kind luxury accessories membership club, has announced the close of a $62 million Series C funding round led by Protagonist. This major investment marks a new chapter

Trashie makes recycling your old clothes effortless and rewarding. Trashie, the recycling and rewards platform that has revolutionized textile waste management, has announced its expansion into electronics recycling with the launch of the Tech Take Back Box. This new

Finding your next favorite outfit just got a whole lot easier with Los Angeles-based start-up, Tote. The platform is transforming retail by merging artificial intelligence with social commerce, creating a personalized shopping experience centered on community. The platform empowers users

ThredUp's 2025 Resale Report Shows 14% Growth in U.S.

The biggest shakeup in fashion resale just dropped, and it’s free for everyone. The second-hand fashion industry is experiencing a major transformation as ThredUp, the world’s largest fashion resale platform, announced it will eliminate all fees for its Resale-as-a-Service