Danielle Vermeer

Curators filter signal from noise in an increasingly noisy world. As the barriers to being a creator decrease, the internet gets even noisier and the need for credible curators increases. Algorithms will continue to play a role in aggregation, indexing, and personalization. But the best curation requires a human touch. You’re more likely to have an... See more

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.

The more desirable future is outlined in Q1, with authenticated items being on sale in curated settings. Here is where Web3 comes in as a value add to physical goods as one of the most reliable authentication mechanisms that also lends scale and durability.

Given that everyone can now buy designer handbags and new cars, the rich have taken to using much more tacit signifiers of their social position.

Thanks to increased consumer consciousness around sustainability, the circular economy, and fair labor, resale has become fashion’s hottest sector—and brands want in. But scaling and making resale profitable isn’t easy, and with increasing competition in the space, it’s only going to get harder. 

Shein is to Wario as Depop is to Mario.

Since the start of the year (2022), fast fashion giants H&M and Zara have launched about 11,000 new styles combined.Over the same time, ultra-fast fashion brand Shein has released a staggering 314,877 styles.