By: Maria Gracia Santillana, Kat Bein By: Maria Gracia Santillana, Kat Bein | March 6, 2023 | Lifestyle, Style & Beauty,
Fashion influencer Nava Rose models her Date Night look from ThredUp
There’s no denying 2020 was the year the world went virtual. Just about every aspect of our lives went online—with fashion being no exception—and while the world is open once again, our habits have changed forever.
While screen fatigue is very real (especially after a long day of work), screen time doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Our favorite luxury brands, from LV to Chanel and Dior, all have apps of their own, but move passed those giants and you'll find apps that address every aspect of fashion we know and love.
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Explore hubs of luxury design, discover hidden gems via second-hand and vintage resellers, or take advantage of personal stylists and delivery platforms with the apps that bring fashion into the future.
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your daily closet or need a little help deciding what to wear for the weather, here are our current favorite fashion apps.
Moda Operandi is the app for fashion discovery. Founded by former Vogue editor Lauren Santo Domingo, this app strives to connect the bold and expressive energy of luxury fashion into consumers' hands. Home to hundreds of brands, Moda Operandi allows up-and-coming creators to grow their audiences. The app’s “trunkshows” allows users to buy fashion week collections directly from the designer, though most are available for a limited time.
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If you’re looking to make your wardrobe more sustainable, nothing is as good for the environment as shopping second hand. The RealReal is a luxury consignment site, and the app makes it almost too easy to scroll through vintage and second-hand luxury items. The app also allows you to favorite brands and view them in a single feed. It will even give you recommendations based on your favorites and most searched items. If you’re looking to sell some vintage or luxury items, go ahead and consign with The RealReal.
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Net-a-Porter is the largest hub for designer and luxury fashion, from clothes to shoes to accessories, and the app makes shopping for your favorite designers that much easier. Browse by designer, collection or Net-a-Porter’s recommendations, or check the app's “Editorial” section where you can read up on the latest fashion and beauty trends, as well as Net-a-Porter’s cover stories and featured videos.
Wishi is essentially a stylist in your topic. It was launched by fashion stylist Karla Welch, who’s styled Megan Rapinoe, Tracee Ellis Ross and Elisabeth Moss. Her mantra has always been “good clothes open doors.” Whether you’re busy, overwhelmed with online stores or simply looking for something new, Wishi pairs users with professional stylists to tackle any wardrobe issue. Wishi puts a huge emphasis on utilizing the pieces you already own while helping to build your perfect wardrobe. Plus, at the hands of Welch, you’ll feel like a celebrity.
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Perhaps the most coveted fashion app by Gen Z, Depop is the app for buying and selling vintage finds and burgeoning labels. The British app has quickly turned into a global marketplace where you can buy and sell clothing and accessories.
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Remember Cher’s closet in Clueless? The one with the screen that showed you what an outfit would look like before physically putting it on? Smart Closet makes that dream a reality. While the set-up can be time consuming (you have to take pictures of everything in your closet), the app is genius for putting outfits together. Even better, Smart Closet recommends pieces from your favorite brands that would match what you already own. Styling and shopping all in one!
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Featuring brands from Madewell and Michael Kors, to Eileen Fisher and Vince Camuto, Stitch Fix is your one-stop shop when shopping feels like too much. Maybe you’re tired of going through clothes you don’t like or want to add a new perspective into your daily wardrobe. Either way, Stitch Fix’s styling services have got you covered. Unlike other stylist and box services, Stitch Fix requires no constant subscription, so you can pick and choose when you need some extra help and when you don't. With options for men, kids and an extensive size range, Stitch Fix puts styling at the palm of your hand.
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Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and more designers are all to be found on this vintage shopping destination. Rather than search far and wide, sifting through hundreds of garments at your local thirft shop, ThredUp lets you search by designer, label and brand; or by occassion, style and more. ThredUp was launched to help folks create a more sustainable style solution, and the company often teams up with celebrities and fashion influencers to curate closet-ready collections that will stand out among the crowd from day to night, work to play. Refresh your look without the karmic debt, and get all the compliments you can imagine.
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Looking to refresh your wardrobe? Sell the pieces that no longer fit your form or your style, then use that money to buy previously loved looks from other stylish sellers on Poshmark. Going one step further than showcasing your wares, Poshmark's community members often sell whole styled looks from head to toe. There's a money-back guarantee if you don't like the look you bought, so there's no harm in experimenting. You can even outfit your home, because Poshmark isn't just stuck on fashion (although that is its main export). The app also offers housewares, designer decor items and beauty products.
Shop 'til your drop? More like scroll 'til you you can't no more! Of course, if you've got some pieces you already love that need a little renewal, you may consider having them repaired. Louis Vuitton actually has a fabulous in-house service for all its well-loved products. And if you're in the mood to constantly refresh your wardrobe but don't want to deal with the constant buying-and-selling to keep your wardrobe on trend without overflowing, we're rather proud of our own ModLux.Rent service which allows you to rent three designer pieces at a time for an unlimited amount of times and one monthly fee. Check it out!
Photography by: Courtesy of ThredUp