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Ultra-fast fashion giant Shein is launching a resale, despite criticism that circularity can’t fix a business model reliant upon exploitation and overproduction.

Shein Exchange launched on Monday, 17 October, in the US, with plans to expand to other global markets next year. The platform was created in partnership with branded resale technology platform Treet. The app pre-populates customers’ previous purchases to streamline the resale process.

Shein is upfront about its motivations to get into resale — its goal is to bring any secondhand Shein sales that may happen on other platforms back into its ecosystem. In an announcement, Shein said it will not be making any profits from the platform but “acknowledges that resale threatens to cannibalise the sale of new items” and “wants to provide a destination for Shein customers to become active participants in circularity and find new

Jeans at a flea market Photo: VCG

With an unattractive exterior and yet surprisingly attractive items sold inside, secondhand clothing stores have been gaining popularity among Israelis, especially in recent years as the costs of living continues to rise higher and higher.

According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate in the country hit 5.2 percent in July, the highest since October 2008, before falling back to 4.6 percent in September. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic has also forced many to cut spending.

In the light of the affordability issue, shoppers are now naturally drawn to used apparel, shoes, bags, and accessories that are usually priced at half or even less that of new design items.

In a secondhand shop in Jerusalem, for instance, prices for women’s tops vary from between 20 to 80 shekels ($5.6 to 22.5), depending on condition, while new clothes in similar styles tend to

The student from Germany, who’s completing a year abroad in Latin America, stepped inside and was immediately transported back to her teens, when she shopped at Forever 21, a store known for basics like t-shirts as well as “going out tops,” festival outfits, and clubbing apparel. Nowadays, Rudolph normally eschews fast fashion, but the thrift stores and sustainable brands she prefers are hard to come by in Mexico so she bought a baby-blue romper and imitation gold necklace during her visit. The store “looked the same as 10 years ago,” she says. “It felt very familiar.”

In recent

Kathy will present her new kathy ireland® Outerwear collection live on HSN and across the network’s streaming platforms on October 6

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, today launched kathy ireland® Outerwear, a new collection within the global brand. The collection offers several colors and includes six new outerwear pieces. The fashion portfolio is available now on HSN.com. Kathy will present the collection live on HSN and across the network’s streaming platforms on Thursday, October 6 at 9 p.m. ET. HSN is part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).

Outerwear is the newest addition to the ever-growing kathy ireland® Fashion assortment, which spans multiple categories.

The HSN launch features a variety of flattering outerwear silhouettes ranging in price from $129 for the

Life in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, is vibrant, a cosmopolis with convenient social amenities, historic landmarks, and a towering list of eclectic festivals that are particularly alluring. Its pulse, however, is the culturally attuned creative expression that manifests in arts and crafts, music, culinary dishes, and fashion. Should you be planning a visit to Accra, figuring out what to pack for your trip can seem daunting. But don’t be frustrated yet, as Accra’s prolific fashion scene might be the right motivation to travel light. Come along as Vogue explores, in no particular order, the city’s hottest retail destinations and some hidden gems too.

Viva

Shopping in Accra has undergone a seismic shift thanks to the pioneering role of retailers such as Viva Boutique. The multibrand luxury retail experience is located in the hip Osu neighborhood and is home to international brands such as Bottega Veneta, Valentino, Dolce &