Danielle Vermeer
@daniellevermeer
Co-Founder & CEO of Teleport. Writer of Goodwill Hunting, a newsletter hunting the best pre-loved fashion finds, insights, and jobs. 11+ years of buying no new clothes.
Danielle Vermeer
At surface level, Shein and Depop are polar opposites, but this is more about the what and the how of their business models. Diving deeper, we see that both Shein and Depop address a similar who and why. Both Shein and Depop meet the same underlying consumer needs for trendy, cheap fashion.
Danielle Vermeer • Goodwill Hunting #07: what Shein and Depop have in common
These resale sites have low-to-zero marginal costs because they don’t have standard product COGS, physical distribution, and transaction costs. For example, Poshmark enables the connection between millions of sellers and buyers. The seller manages inventory, photography, pricing, marketing, packaging, and fulfillment. By making it easy to sell,... See more
Goodwill Hunting • Goodwill Hunting #06: how aggregation theory applies to resale fashion
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Andrea Cheong has made TikTok videos on topics including clothing modularity, future wardrobes and the use of mushrooms in beauty and fashion. She she made sure to stay away from traditional influencer hauls which encourage overconsumption.
Glossy • Meet the TikTokers educating Gen Z on sustainable fashion
Nanocellulose is a naturally occurring substance extracted from cellulose—the main substance of a plant's cell walls. It's divided into two types: nanocrystals and nanofibrils, both of which are biodegradable and non-toxic. The former is also stronger than steel.
Phys.org • Bio-inspired textiles promote sustainable fashion
Clothing Recycler Helpsy Launches Storefront to Keep Up With Resellers
wwd.comToday, consumers currently have a bifurcated experience in discovering vs. shopping fashion online. In general, either platforms are optimized for discovery/inspiration or for shopping. But Gen Z is demanding more: they want authentic content alongside niche communities and easy, more sustainable shopping experiences.
Danielle Vermeer • Goodwill Hunting #21: joining a startup
The space will house the company's operations, including best-in-class authentication, shipping and receiving, warehousing, a photo studio, and a high-security, climate-controlled storage area called "The Cage," which will house up to 15,000 luxury handbags and accessories at any given time, including the largest collection of Hermès Birkin bags in... See more