Goodwill Hunting #06: how aggregation theory applies to resale fashion

If I were to draw a throughline between the closures of Need Supply, Unionmade, and, say, Barneys, it’s that the “curator” business case for most multi-brand online apparel retail is disappearing.

Fashion houses can implement Made to Order models based off their virtual best sellers; for consumers sure they want to wear that cerise ballgown to their sister’s wedding, rather than solely in an Instagram post. Equally, if consumer’s whim buys are catered to by cheaper virtual garments, they have more to invest in their higher-priced, well-produ... See more