How digital authentication could drive a resale revolution for fashion

Jun 15, 2021

Shopping for secondhand, pre-owned products

Brands and secondhand retailers must collaborate to encourage sustainability and support authenticity. Image: Unsplash / @beccamchaffie

Jason Berns

Senior Vice-President, Product and Manufacturing Innovation, Ralph Lauren

Ian Cronin

Community Curator, Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum

Niall Murphy

Co-founder and CEO, EVRYTHNG

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