IFDA NY Chapter Selects At NY NOW

NEW YORK CITY —  March 11, 2025 — The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA NY) — the 78-year-old global design industry alliance with membership that includes designers, media, marketers and manufacturers — is excited to announce its IFDA NY Chapter Selects from NY NOW.

Best of Show winners included:

ARAS, featured at Deco Boko, won for Social Impact Design. The groundbreaking tableware collection is crafted from 50 percent salvaged cedar bark trees, contributing to an environmentally responsible design solution while honoring Japanese craftsmanship.

Be Home won for Tabletop Design. Its Jeweled Collection crafted in India is a stunning fusion of handblown glassware, rich jewel tones and sleek modern design, elevating everyday moments into luxury dining and entertaining experiences.

Featuring a whimsical and color-rich tabletop assortment, Thumbprint Artifacts captured Artisan Handmade Design. This artist-made ceramic collection, crafted in South Africa, is a vibrant celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling.

Cozy Earth won for Textile Design. Renowned for their innovative approach to luxurious, temperature-regulating bed linens, Cozy Earth blends ancient craftsmanship with modern sustainability to redefine sleep comfort.

The Home Furnishings award went to the Denmark-based Natures Collection. The company seeks to bring Nordic design and inspiration with organic, natural, authentic materials.

Nielsen Trading Inc. won for Booth Design. Its presentation of Flensted Mobiles, the renowned handmade Danish hanging art, was a breathtaking display of movement, light, and shadow.

The Sustainable Design award went to Larch Wood Canada for its heirloom-quality cutting boards and chopping blocks.

Known for its artisanal, soy-based and sustainable candles, Alixx brings a touch of French-inspired sophistication to every space and won for Candle & Home Fragrance.

Decorative Accessory Design went to Cat Designer Verrier for its artisan handblown glass animals, crafted by French Canadian artist Catherine Labonté.

Art By Rising Phoenix won for Art Design. This remarkable collection captures a beautiful rhythmic dance of colors on canvas, transforming highly organized chaos into a mesmerizing visual experience filled with pure emotion.

Continental Home won for Lighting Design. Every piece in its collection is hand-crafted and 100-percent man-made, showcasing lamps, ceramic vessels, and accessories that boast museum-quality designs, elevating them to the status of true art pieces.

IFDA Sponsors:

International

Gold: HPXD, TD: Technology Designer,The Shade Store, Window Fashion Vision Silver: BlueStar, Country Casual Teak, Currey & Company, Minted, Palmer Industries, Sherrill Supporting Level: Elite Theater

NY Chapter

Gold: Benjamin Moore Silver: American Hardwoods, Häfale, Minimis, 200 Lex: New York Design Center, NY NOW.

Posted March 14, 2025

Source: IFDA

TrueCommerce xChange Doubles Down On Channel Partner Relationships In 2025

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — March 11, 2025 — TrueCommerce — a global provider of supply chain and trading partner connectivity, integration and omnichannel solutions — today shared the latest updates to its TrueCommerce xChange channel program. Since its launch in January 2023, TrueCommerce xChange has amassed 340+ partners globally and in 2024 grew its global channel team by 67 percent.

“With our team now fully staffed, we are committed to investing even more time and resources into our channel partners. This means expanding our educational programs —both on our solutions and key industry topics — while also increasing collaboration on partner-led employee and customer events,” said Jacques Vigneault, senior vice president of Global Channels at TrueCommerce. “Our focus is on strengthening these relationships to create a seamless, mutually beneficial partnership that ultimately delivers the best possible experience for customers.”

In 2025, the TrueCommerce xChange team is ramping up its engagement with partners through a strong focus on events and collaboration. They are increasing their presence at partner-led events and joint sales initiatives to strengthen relationships and drive mutual success. The Channel Development Representatives (CDRs) are now aligned with specific Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, ensuring tailored support and expertise, and further integrated into those ERP communities, expanding opportunities for education at local user group meetings. The team is also building deeper connections with Global System Integrators (GSIs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).

“TrueCommerce xChange is demonstrating a strong commitment to its partners by increasing its focus on our success,” said Johnny Rask, Technical manager, Strategic Solutions Northwest and TrueCommerce xChange partner. “We’re receiving added support, collaboration, and resources designed to help us grow revenue and better serve our customers.”

Designed to produce partnerships that drive value through electronic data interchange (EDI) solutions and e-invoicing solutions, TrueCommerce xChange enables partners’ customers to transmit data seamlessly to their trading partners via TrueCommerce’s network which interconnects with more than one million companies globally. Some of the key benefits of the TrueCommerce xChange program include:

  • Streamlined ERP integration — Channel partners can provide their customers with integration into leading ERP systems.
  • “Zero Touch Orders” — The TrueCommerce EDI solution and expansive global supply chain network enable integration and automation, leading to “zero-touch orders.” This automation extends to marketplaces and trading partners, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Expertise-driven managed services — TrueCommerce offers a fully managed service model that oversees project planning, implementation, and day-to-day EDI operations, allowing customers to focus on their core business activities.

The TrueCommerce xChange program includes three partner levels:

  • The Elite level provides dedicated sales resources, access to our partner portal and partner content portfolio complete with training, marketing and sales materials, and  opportunities for joint marketing campaigns.
  • The TrueBlue level offers all the perks of the Elite level, as well as special access to dedicated marketing, pre-sales and integration resources; TrueCommerce demo environment set up and licensing tool; and deep level training.
  • The Reseller level is an exclusive designation for our top-performing partners that have the strongest track record of delivering value to customers through our solutions.

TrueCommerce xChange partner Shannon Mullins, Microsoft MVP and CEO of A BC Consulting Group, added, “TrueCommerce xChange’s dedication ensures that we have the right technology and expertise to equip our customers for the future, creating a win-win partnership that drives lasting success.”

“At our core, we believe that collaborative partnerships are the backbone of effective supply chain solutions. My passion for fostering these relationships stems from seeing firsthand how they drive business success — not just for us, but for our partners and customers alike,” Vigneault added.

Through the program, partners can offer their customers the full range of TrueCommerce’s cloud-based supply chain solutions, including EDI, integrated eCommerce platforms, marketplace solutions, fulfillment technology, and e-invoicing solutions. MPosted March 14, 2025

Source: TrueCommerce

Sheep Inc. Secures £5 Million Series A investment To Transform The Fashion Industry

LONDON — March 12, 2025 — Sheep Inc., the fashion brand co-founded by Edzard van der Wyck and Michael Wessely renowned for its industry-first carbon-negative supply chain and premium Merino wool garments, has successfully completed its £5 million Series A funding round. The investment was led by Inside Out LLC. Created by environmental advocate, visionary entrepreneur, Founder and CEO Suzy Amis Cameron, Inside Out is an impact investment holding company. Amis Cameron is joined at Inside Out alongside seasoned entrepreneur Erik Stangvik, and former Deloitte Partner Blair Knippel.

This investment fuels Sheep Inc.’s mission to radically redefine the fashion industry, proving that unparalleled quality and unprecedented impact can — and should — coexist. At the heart of this transformation is Sheep Inc.’s naturally carbon-negative supply chain and proprietary Connected Dot technology, which allows customers to trace every garment’s journey — from regenerative farms to the final stitch — offering an unmatched level of transparency in fashion.

Crafted with precision, built to endure. Sheep Inc. fuses cutting-edge technology with the world’s finest Merino wool, sourced exclusively from regenerative farms. Every piece is meticulously designed to deliver quality and durability without compromise. This is knitwear engineered to set new benchmarks in luxury, impact, and craftsmanship.

Inside Out’s Fashion, Textiles and Home vertical — one of six divisions at Inside Out LLC — was developed to drive industry-wide environmental and social impact, bringing deep expertise in business for the environment, and extensive specialist knowledge and innovation in responsible business practices. Their additional investments across Science Research Technology, Food, Education, Media and Wellness, further cement their commitment to deliver revolutionary solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges.

As a flagship investment within Inside Out’s Fashion, Textiles, and home vertical, Sheep Inc. has the potential to scale its regenerative supply chain expertise and Connected Dot technology across Inside Out’s broader portfolio, accelerating change beyond its own brand.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Inside Out,” said Co-Founders Van der Wyck and Wessely. “Suzy, Erik, and Blair share our vision for redefining the fashion industry — environmentally, socially, and technologically. This partnership not only fuels our growth but accelerates our ability to set new industry standards. We are inspired by the vision Inside Out is creating and look forward to what we will build together.”

“Sheep Inc. stands at the forefront of responsible fashion,” Cameron said. “With its pioneering carbon-negative production, regenerative Merino wool, and innovative Connected Dot technology, Sheep Inc. is setting a new benchmark for transparency and quality. We are thrilled to support their expansion, knowing their unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and craftsmanship aligns perfectly with our mission to drive meaningful change across industries.”

Posted March 12, 2025

Source: Sheep Inc.

AAFA, FLA Call For Defense Of The U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau Of International Labor Affairs

WASHINGTON — March 11, 2025 — In a joint letter to the newly confirmed United States Secretary of Labor, The Honorable Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) both offer congratulations and a firm call to fully preserve and promote the Department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) and its programs to defend workers.

On behalf of the hundreds of American brands and retailers represented by the two associations, the letter states, “As part of your longstanding dedication to protecting American workers, we urge you to fully preserve and promote the Department’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) … ILAB works to build institutions in countries around the world so that they can effectively protect their workers, raising labor standards, including eliminating child labor and forced labor and promoting freedom of association and collective bargaining. ILAB provides training to workers so they know their rights and how to defend them. ILAB deploys labor attachés to U.S. embassies in key countries to provide real time intelligence, contacts, and solutions to promote and protect workers. ILAB enforces the labor provisions in trade agreements to ensure a level playing field for American workers. And finally, ILAB is a critical funder and manager of the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Better Work program, which establishes strong labor enforcement and transparency in key countries around the world.”

The groups extoll the virtues of ILAB’s extensive work under the U.S./Mexico/Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the U.S./Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), promotes the success of these agreements, which require the use of U.S.-made textiles.

“ILAB’s work is essential to support a level playing field for American workers. While the vast majority of clothes, shoes, and accessories sold in the United States are imported, our industry directly employs 3.5 million American workers in good-paying jobs, in design, R&D, compliance, marketing, retail, and, yes, manufacturing,” said Steve Lamar, AAFA president and CEO.

“By promoting labor rights in sourcing countries, ILAB helps protect American workers,” said Jeff Vockrodt, president and CEO of the Fair Labor Association. “When labor standards are high across supply chains, companies, workers, and consumers reap the benefit. ILAB is a key part of these effective supply chains.”

Access the full letter, signed by AAFA president and CEO Steve Lamar and FLA president and CEO Jeff Vockrodt.

Posted March 11, 2025

Source: AAFA

Q-Lab Wins QUV Trademark Infringement Lawsuit against Local Company In China

SHANGHAI, China — March 11, 2025 — Q-Lab recently filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a local Chinese company. Q-Lab claimed that the company was willfully infringing its famous QUV brand name and copyrighted images. After lengthy consideration by the local Chinese court, Dongguan Tongming Testing Technology Co. Ltd. was indeed found to have infringed Q-Lab’s trademark rights, and has been order to compensate Q-Lab accordingly.

Qu Huasheng, Senior Technical and Marketing manager at Q-Lab China, said: “We will vigorously enforce the protection of our intellectual property, and have zero tolerance for copycat cases such as these. And ignorance of the law is no excuse. We will investigate and pursue them to the end, no matter where such infringement occurs in the world.”

Q-Lab’s QUV fluorescent ultraviolet testing machine was invented in 1970 and
revolutionized the field of weathering testing for use in the paint and coatings, automotive, industrial, and building materials industries. With thousands and thousands of testers in use today, it is the world’s most widely used weathering tester. For more information, please visit www.q-lab.com/QUV.

Posted March 11, 2025

Source: Q-Lab

Li & Fung Announces Licensing Partnership With Vera Bradley For Updated Home Line 

HONG KONG — March 11, 2025 — In a deal facilitated by Vera Bradley’s licensing agency, IMG Licensing, Li & Fung Ltd. announced a licensing partnership with Vera Bradley for a new line of soft home goods and accessories. The new collections will update the brand’s home offerings and channel the iconic Vera Bradley DNA with a fresh twist. The line will be available for wholesale distribution at department stores, off-price retailers, and the clubs channel, and online and in select Vera Bradley stores, for Fall 2025 and early Spring 2026 deliveries.

Working closely with the Vera Bradley team, Li & Fung has refreshed the brand’s home line into new collections that feel familiar and reinvigorated. The new Heritage, Reimagined, and Celebrate collections span bedding, bath, beach, and tabletop items, featuring fabrics prominent in the home market and inspired by beloved Vera Bradley bags and accessories.

“At Vera Bradley, we’ve always believed in the power of pattern and color to bring joy to everyday life. Now, we’re thrilled to extend that vision beyond bags and accessories into the heart of the home with our new Vera Bradley Home collection,” said Jacqueline Ardrey, CEO, Vera Bradley Inc. “In partnership with Li & Fung, we’re bringing our iconic designs to bedding, bath, and decorative accessories, creating spaces that feel as vibrant, welcoming, and stylish as the people who live in them.”

The partnership with Vera Bradley complements Li & Fung’s rapidly growing portfolio of national brand licenses, encompassing beloved brands and household names across a range of price points and categories. Li & Fung’s licensing division offers brand partners accelerated speed to market, deep customer and retailer relationships, and broad, multi-national sourcing and logistics services.

“We are thrilled to introduce the refreshed Vera Bradley home collection, designed to bring joy, vibrancy, and timeless style to every home,” said Nicole Kretsos, Divisional head for Home and Private Label Apparel, Li & Fung. “In close collaboration with the Vera Bradley team, we have preserved the brand’s iconic DNA while inspiring creativity and warmth. We look forward to sharing this collection with retailers, welcoming both loyal fans and new customers to experience the essence of Vera Bradley within their homes.”

The new Vera Bradley Home line will be available for first viewing from March 17-20, 2025, at the Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA) Market Week in New York City, at Li & Fung’s Empire State headquarters. Retailers interested in viewing the new home line or adding the line to their assortments can contact Cristina Perez, Home Sales Manager at Li & Fung for detailed information and wholesale opportunities: CristinaPerez@lifung.com.

Posted March 11, 2025

Source: Li & Fung

Avantex Appoints Carlos Botero President For Latin America

Botero

MIAMI — March 10, 2025 — Avantex, a provider of AI-enabled software solutions for the fashion, apparel, and textile industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Botero as its new president for Latin America.

Botero brings more than two decades of experience in the textile and fashion sectors. He served as the executive president of Inexmoda, Latam’s premier fashion institute, for 14 years, where he was instrumental in expanding the institute’s services and enhancing the global competitiveness of Colombian fashion. Under his leadership, Inexmoda’s revenues grew significantly, and flagship events like Colombiatex and Colombiamoda saw exponential growth in attendance.

Prior to Inexmoda, Botero was the executive director of the Textile and Apparel Chamber at the National Business Association of Colombia (ANDI), advocating for the industry’s interests in international trade agreements. He also held the position of Secretary of Finance for the Government of Risaralda, demonstrating his versatility across both public and private sectors.

In his new role at Avantex, Botero will oversee operations and strategic initiatives across Latin America, aiming to leverage Avantex’s innovative solutions — including Native Cloud ERP, MES, SFC, SPS, HRS, and Trace ID — to address industry challenges such as quality control, scalability, and operational efficiency.

“We are thrilled to welcome Carlos to the Avantex family,” said Roberto Mangual, CEO and co-founder of Avantex. “I’ve known Carlos for over eight years. His extensive experience and proven leadership in the fashion, apparel and textile industries align perfectly with our mission to drive innovation and growth for our clients in the region.”

Botero holds a degree in Business Administration from EAFIT University in Medellín and a Master’s in International Management from Oxford Brookes University. He has been recognized for his strategic vision and participative leadership, making him a valuable addition to the Avantex team.

Avantex was founded by Roberto Mangual and Henry Han with the vision of transforming the fashion, apparel, and textile industries through AI-driven solutions. With this new leadership appointment, Avantex is poised to expand its reach and impact across Latin America.

Posted March 11, 2025

Source: Avantex

Karl Mayer Wins Trademark Dispute

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — March 11, 2025 — KARL MAYER’s textile machines are renowned for their outstanding quality, efficiency and dependability, ensuring the high level of performance customers expect. The company has registered trademarks for many of its innovative products, including PROWARP for its sectional warping machine in 2015, Karl Mayer PROSIZE for its sizing machine in 2012 and PRODYE for its indigo dyeing unit in 2018.

The strong reputation of Karl Mayer’s successful warp preparation brand family has led to copycat activity, prompting the company to take legal action in Turkey. After a lengthy court case, Karl Mayer ultimately prevailed when it was ruled that the competitors, Proteknik Tekstil San. ve Dıs Tic. A.S. and Prosmh Makina Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, had exploited these trademarks for unfair gain. A cease-and-desist letter had failed to put an end to the ongoing infringement, but with effect from December 12, 2024, a regional court ruling upheld Karl Mayer’s case. This prohibits the commercial use of the contested terms in relation to the manufacture, sale, packaging, storage and distribution of competing machines. The restriction applies across the full scope of the trademark rights, covering Turkey as well as all online activities.

Karl Mayer’s perseverance has ultimately paid dividends.

“We invested a great deal of money and pursued legal action for nearly seven years to protect not only our proprietary technology, but also our customer and reputation,” explained Martin Fuhr, head of Product Portfolio Management, Business Unit Warp Preparation at Karl Mayer.

Innovations worth protecting

Cutting-edge solutions designed for maximum customer benefit are central to the world market leader’s success. In the last year alone, two major innovations were introduced for the PROSIZE, including the CASCADE system, which lowers the sizing machine’s steam consumption by up to 7 percent. The Smart Size Box uses sensors and digital solutions to monitor the condition of wear components, making a valuable contribution to predictive maintenance. In addition, the size box ensures optimal sizing application, needs less size add-on — a saving of up to 10 percent can be achieved here — and the yarn is wound extremely gently onto the warp beams.

PROWARP with PROACTIVE Warping demonstrates how modern sensor technology and digital solutions transform quality into a real competitive edge. This cloud-based system ensures exceptionally high reproducibility of warping results, top-tier warp quality and unique benefits in the weaving process.

The innovative core of PRODYE is a specialized dyeing vat. Its optimized design allows for deeper indigo tones using fewer boxes and a reduced dye bath volume compared to conventional systems. An advanced circulation system and enclosed vat construction also reduce hydro and caustic soda consumption by up to 20 percent.

These are just some of the ways Karl Mayer is shaping the future of textile technology.

Posted March 11, 2025

Source: Karl Mayer

Changes to the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG

LENZING, Austria — March 11, 2025 — Ahead of the Annual General Meeting of listed company Lenzing AG to be held on April 17, 2025, the Nomination Committee has revised the future composition of the Supervisory Board. Cord Prinzhorn, the current Supervisory Board Chairman is stepping down from the Supervisory Board with the end of his mandate, to focus on his existing and new engagements within B&C Group going forward.

Patrick Lackenbucher, Managing Director of B&C Group, has been nominated for election as a new member of the Supervisory Board, and is designated to take over the role of Chairman of the Supervisory Board on an interim basis. Mr. Lackenbucher can draw on extensive experience with Lenzing, having supported the company throughout various key strategic and financial projects over the past 15 years.

Cord Prinzhorn commented: “After four years on the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG, my current mandate is coming to an end, and I will now concentrate on other existing and new engagements going forward. During my time as Supervisory Board Chairman we have managed to successfully complete important strategic investment projects in Brazil, Thailand and China, to reduce costs as well as financial debt, and at the same time to expand Lenzing’s position in this challenging market environment. I would like to thank not only the members of the Supervisory Board and the Managing Board but also, and above all, the employees of Lenzing, who have made a significant contribution to the success of these strategic projects.”

Designated Supervisory Board Chairman Patrick Lackenbucher sees the company well positioned for the future: “Both long-term core shareholders, B&C and Suzano, have a strong commitment to the enhancement of Lenzing’s competitiveness as a global market leader in sustainable cellulosic fibers. The company is addressing the continued competitive market environment with a holistic set of measures, that are already yielding positive results and will be pursued further consequently. Profitability is vital for Lenzing to sustain in the face of global competition over the long-term and to further invest in new products and markets. I am looking forward to working together collaboratively with the entire Lenzing Managing Board and Supervisory Board.”

Rohit Aggarwal, CEO of Lenzing AG, commented: “Cord Prinzhorn has accompanied Lenzing with great confidence through the difficult environment over the past years and has played a key role in initiating revenue and cost initiatives, which have shown first positive effects in recent quarters leading to revenue, margin and cash flow enhancement for the company. On behalf of the entire Managing Board, I would like to thank him for the excellent collaboration, and I look forward to our future collaboration with the designated Chairman Patrick Lackenbucher, who brings many years of experience and extensive knowledge with Lenzing to the table.”

Besides Patrick Lackenbucher, Leonardo Grimaldi is proposed to be newly elected to the Supervisory Board. Mr. Grimaldi is executive vice president and Management Board member of Lenzing’s core shareholder Suzano S/A and will assume the Supervisory Bord mandate from Marcelo Bacci, who has left Suzano. He is an expert in the global pulp market and, among others, also acts as Supervisory Board Chairman at Brazilian port operator Portocel as well as a Supervisory Board member at Veracel Celulose S/A.

Cord Prinzhorn will remain Supervisory Board Chairman until the conclusion of the 81st Annual General Meeting on April 17, 2025. The election of Patrick Lackenbucher as Supervisory Board Chairman is planned for the constituting Supervisory Board meeting on the same day directly after the Annual General Meeting.

Posted March 11, 2025

Source: Lenzing AG

AI To Tackle The Hidden Costs In Resale Fashion & Unlock Its Profitability

TW Special Report

The resale fashion market has undergone a transformation. Gone are the days of rummaging through the dusty racks of charity shops in search of hidden treasures. In its place is a burgeoning resale industry, spurred on by platforms that have managed to bring second-hand fashion to the mainstream. According to recent data, searches for “pre-loved fashion” on eBay have surged by an impressive 400 percent since the summer of 2024, with 71 percent of Gen Z embracing the resale culture1.

Yet, despite its rapid growth2, the resale fashion market has a persistent issue: the hidden costs that prevent platforms from scaling effectively and profitably. While Vinted has recently turned a profit3, other major resale platforms such as ThredUp and The RealReal have faced challenges after their IPOs24,5, struggling to find the balance between sustainability and profitability.

The problem lies in the labor-intensive process of remerchandising second-hand clothing. Unlike mass-produced retail items, each pre-loved piece is unique, requiring careful attention, from quality control to photography, to ensure that it’s ready for resale. This process can be costly and inefficient, often relying on a human touch to assess each item’s quality. Additionally, the complexity of reverse SKU logistics — essentially managing single-item fulfillment on a massive scale — adds to the friction that resale platforms face.

On the shopper side, the struggle is just as real. While some relish the thrill of hunting for the perfect pre-loved item, many others are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices and the frustration of endless scrolling through disorganized listings. Resale platforms must capture the excitement of the treasure hunt while simultaneously eliminating the time-consuming process of scrolling, searching, and endless comparisons. What shoppers need are tools that make the search faster, smarter, and more personalized.

Enter Messina Hembry, a pre-loved fashion reseller that’s addressing these issues head-on. Founded by two brothers while they were still in university, Messina Hembry has successfully carved out a niche in vintage and resale fashion, with more than 7,000 new pieces uploaded each week. Messina Hembry have partnered with Aistetic, a University of Oxford spinout that has revolutionized the listing process for them.

Aistetic’s AI-powered computer vision solution enables Messina Hembry to tag, label, and describe garments directly from images, automating the once-manual process of cataloging each item. What once required significant human labor now happens at lightning speed, unlocking the potential to scale in ways that were previously impossible. This breakthrough technology allows the company to tag and list more items, faster — and with impressive results.

According to Zac Hembry, CEO of Messina Hembry, “Using Aistetic’s AI Listing solution has revolutionized our workflow. We’ve seen a 3X increase in our listing capacity, a 70 percent reduction in our workflows and increases in conversions linked to faster, more accurate tagging.”

Duncan McKay, Aistetic CEO, added: “Our goal is to empower resale platforms with the AI tools they need to scale profitably while driving sustainability. Through this partnership with Messina Hembry, we’re helping them unlock more capacity, enhance the shopping experience, and contribute to the circular economy.”

This collaboration between Messina Hembry and Aistetic illustrates how AI is not only reshaping the operational aspects of the resale industry but also enhancing the overall customer experience. By automating tasks and improving the accuracy and speed of listings, AI is making it possible for resale platforms to scale quickly and profitably while reducing the friction that often frustrates shoppers.

As pre-loved fashion continues to gain traction, the integration of AI into resale platforms will be crucial for supporting their growth. Not only will AI help drive operational efficiencies, but it also promises to create a more enjoyable, personalized shopping experience. The future of resale fashion is sustainable, scalable, and powered by technology — and AI is the key to unlocking its full potential.

The bottom line: resale fashion is no longer just a niche. It’s a rapidly growing market that’s being transformed by AI, and this shift is poised to change the way we shop, resell, and think about fashion altogether.

References:

1https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/press-room/uk/the-perfect-fit-ebay-uk-returns-as-headline-sponsor-of-love-island-all-stars-season-2/
2Global Secondhand Market is projected to reach $264B in 2025. Resale grew 15x faster than the broader retail market in 2023 – Thredup Report 2024.
3https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwvp2z7djyo
4https://www.pymnts.com/earnings/2024/thredup-ceo-it-will-be-while-before-shoppers-splurge-again/
5https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/companies/whats-next-for-the-realreal

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