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Karhu launches US resale programme

Finnish athletic footwear brand Karhu has launched a US resale programme powered by Archive, the technology platform that powers resale businesses for more than 50 brands globally, including The North Face, Oscar de la Renta, New Balance, and Dr. Martens. The resale programme is called Karhu Renewed and has been designed to extend the lifecycle...

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How archival fashion fuels the resale boom

Luxury fashion has always had a symbiotic relationship with its past, drawing on archival designs to inform contemporary collections. However, the industry’s increasing reliance on nostalgia—often with little reinterpretation—has begun to reshape consumer behaviour in ways that may prove counterproductive. Every time a creative director is...

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Archive secures 30 million dollars in Series B funding round

Resale tech company Archive has closed on a 30 million dollar Series B funding round, which will be used to further develop its resale intelligence software while accelerating global expansion and investing in new product innovations. This latest round, led by Energize Capital, brings the company’s total funding to date to 54 million dollars....

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Rapidly growing luxury fashion storage company treats garments like fine art

As designers prepare to present their fall 24 collections next month and the days become longer making us anticipate swapping out our winter woolies for spring weights, those of us living in city apartments might wish that our closet space was a little more accommodating. Or how many times do we open up boxes that we thought were well-sealed...

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Maje launches resale in the US

Parisian fashion brand Maje, part of French fashion group SMCP, has launched its in-house peer-to-peer resale platform in the US in partnership with Archive, the technology platform for branded resale items. ‘Maje Secondhand’ gives customers the ability to list their preloved Maje pieces alongside past season’s clothing “to create a cohesive...

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Meeting with the archives manager of a major fashion house

Fashion archives are often a little-known department, overlooked by students in favour of more creative sectors, but they are brought to life by passionate professionals. As documentalists or archivists, they contribute to the reputation of luxury fashion houses and work with cultural institutions and creative departments. To better understand...

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DVF launches ‘ReWrap’ resale programme

Womenswear brand DVF (Diane Von Furstenberg) has launched the ‘ReWrap’ resale programme in partnership with technology company Archive, which powers customised resale for leading fashion and apparel brands, including Oscar de la Renta, The North Face, and Sandro. The ‘ReWrap’ resale programme allows customers to shop archival DVF designs, as...

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Sam Edelman launches resale programme with Archive

Footwear brand Sam Edelman has unveiled a new resale programme for its products created in partnership with tech platform Archive. Dubbed ‘ReLove’, the peer-to-peer platform will allow customers to list their preloved Sam Edelman shoes for sale on a designated page via the brand’s existing website. Through the technology, customers will be able...

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Hanna Andersson launches resale platform for kids and babywear

Kids and baby apparel brand Hanna Andersson has launched a new online site for the resale of its products. Entitled ‘Hanna-Me-Downs’, the platform was developed via a partnership with retail technology company Archive, which supports brands through its own resale solution offerings. The platform, which allows shoppers to both buy and sell...

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Ba&sh launches second hand offering in US

French luxury label Ba&sh has become the next to join the resale industry, with the launch of a second hand offer in the US market. Through ‘Ba&sh Second Hand’, customers are encouraged to take part in the circular lifecycle of pre-loved pieces via the new user-friendly system. Developed with resale platform Archive, the dedicated site offers...

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Archive secures 15 million dollar funding to scale resale software

Tech company Archive has announced the closing of a 15 million dollar Series A fundraising, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. The new financing brings the company’s total funding to 24 million dollars and will see Lightspeed partner Alex Taussig join its board of directors. The firm is dedicated to developing resale operating models for...

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The North Face introduces in-store take back programme in US

The North Face has expanded its upcycling clothing scheme, Renewed, with the launch of an in-store take back programme for its US customers. The retailer first piloted the Renewed Take Back programme in select stores throughout the beginning of September 2022. From November, the offer will now be available across its retail stores and outlets in...