From ballet pink to sculptural boots, Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 set the tone for what will move in resale. For Canadian sellers and buyers, the smart play is to list or shop styles that echo the runway buzz while leaning on authentication and data-backed pricing.
Paris Fashion Week 2025: What Luxury Resale Sellers & Buyers Should Watch
Paris lit up this week with shows that swung between quiet polish and playful drama. Dior and Louis Vuitton flirted with ballerina pink. Haider Ackermann and Tom Ford brought skin-baring cutouts to sharply tailored silhouettes. Courrèges turned heads with technical minimalism, from seamless boots to veiled helmets.
The message was clear: luxury is in a mood that’s equal parts delicate and daring. For resale, those signals matter. What happens on a Paris runway often shows up in Canadian closets weeks later.
When the Runway Meets Resale
History proves it: when a colour trend spikes, so does resale demand. Think of how “quiet luxury” lifted resale prices of The Row and Brunello Cucinelli in 2023. This year, ballet pink and sculptural boots are early candidates to follow the same trajectory.
Analysts expect the global luxury resale market to grow about 9% from USD 34.79B in 2024 to nearly USD 38B in 2025. In Canada, secondhand luxury is forecast at just over USD 600M this year, growing steadily at around 5% annually. That growth doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It feeds off cultural moments like Paris Fashion Week.
Closet Moves That Matter
For Canadian sellers, timing is everything. Listing a pastel-toned bag or cutout dress in the two to four weeks after Paris can catch the wave of demand. Documentation still matters most (dust bag, tags, certificates) but runway alignment gives an extra lift. Reluxify’s RAI instant quote tool is a smart way to check where the price should land in Canadian dollars.
Buyers have their own edge. The first rush after Fashion Week often drives prices up, but waiting a month or two can bring them down by 10–25%. Look for pieces that feel more than seasonal hype. Minimalist tailoring, for instance, rarely goes out of fashion and holds resale value longer.
Why It Matters in Canada
Canada’s luxury scene is still growing, with a projected CAGR of 3.35% through 2029. More brand flagships are opening in Toronto and Vancouver, which means more stock eventually flows into resale. But Canadian buyers and sellers also face practical layers like GST/HST, import duties, and shipping. Transparency on those costs builds trust.
Your Next Move
- Sellers: List trend-aligned items quickly, especially in pinks and technical minimalism.
- Buyers: Watch for price dips after initial hype to score lasting pieces.
- Everyone: Stick with authenticated, Canadian-priced platforms for peace of mind.
Mini FAQ
Does runway influence really shift resale?
Yes. Pieces that echo current runway looks often sell 5–15% higher in the weeks after shows.
What drives the best resale prices?
Condition, documentation, rarity, and alignment with current trends.
How long does shipping take within Canada?
Usually 3–7 days domestically, 7–14 days cross-border depending on customs.
Got a piece that feels straight off the runway? Get your instant quote with RAI on Reluxify.ca and see what your closet could earn.
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Sources
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- Washington Post. (2025). Haider Ackermann & Tom Ford in Paris.
- AP News. (2025). Courrèges Highlights at Paris Fashion Week.
- WWD. (2025). Quiet Luxury in Fall 2025 Collections.
- The Business Research Company. (2025). Luxury Resale Market Report.
- Cognitive Market Research. (2025). Second Hand Luxury Goods Market Report.
- Retail Insider. (2025). The State of Luxury Fashion in Canada.