An in depth analysis mapping the entire clothing rental ecosystem within FashionTech. Part 1: rental overview, rental by numbers and the major tech, social and regulatory trends shaping rental today.
A++++. We're talking MBA Case Study level material that we can actually enjoy reading. Thank you for putting this together. Super interesting about the Men's formal market, which I haven't really thought of. P2P has been something that is interesting to learn about, but also if you have bad actors and they ruin the clothes is there a rating system to review the borrower? I'm not in NYC and LA atm, so haven't tried them out. But, now I think I might just download to go explore.
Thanks Janey! I'm not sure on the current P2P sites if they have a renter rating system but I think it's a great idea. I'm thinking similar to lyft/uber/airbnb. In this case I think it's even more relevant as a lender might be more/less willing to rent out their garments if they know the renter's legit.
P.S. I think you might be able to rent P2P even in other states (many support shipping) if you wanted to give them a whirl!
This is a really insightful read, Rachel! I wasn't aware of the Men's rental options. Interesting to see this many multi-brand rental options operational with the focus so heavily on P2P. Would love to chat more about the technology disruptions that will enable these rental options.
A++++. We're talking MBA Case Study level material that we can actually enjoy reading. Thank you for putting this together. Super interesting about the Men's formal market, which I haven't really thought of. P2P has been something that is interesting to learn about, but also if you have bad actors and they ruin the clothes is there a rating system to review the borrower? I'm not in NYC and LA atm, so haven't tried them out. But, now I think I might just download to go explore.
Thanks Janey! I'm not sure on the current P2P sites if they have a renter rating system but I think it's a great idea. I'm thinking similar to lyft/uber/airbnb. In this case I think it's even more relevant as a lender might be more/less willing to rent out their garments if they know the renter's legit.
P.S. I think you might be able to rent P2P even in other states (many support shipping) if you wanted to give them a whirl!
This was extremely good overview!! Thank you 👏
Thanks so much Tiina! Glad you liked it.
Brilliant!! Absolutely on point.
Can't wait for Part 3... I'd love to explore this industry in LatAm, where there's nothing similar... yet!
Would LOVE to talk to you more about this giving your experience expanding a UK rental platforms presences in the US too.
Loveeee
I love how your brain works!
Inspired by the other brilliant minds in the space like you!
Ohhh the fashion tech tracker 👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks girl! Trying to make the database I wanted as a founder and startup partner in fashion. 🤝
nice, looking forward to part 2 and 3
Thanks John!!
Great reporting! Love all of your graphs and visuals 🙌
Thanks so much Michael!
+1!!
This is a really insightful read, Rachel! I wasn't aware of the Men's rental options. Interesting to see this many multi-brand rental options operational with the focus so heavily on P2P. Would love to chat more about the technology disruptions that will enable these rental options.