#16: Closet Confessional with Jennifer Cook, buyer and writer of Mom Friend

On perfecting Brooklyn mom style, finding community on Substack, and the blessing and curse of fashion industry access.

Jul 29 • 

Future Reference

 and 

Jennifer Cook

26

7

#15: What the Future Reference community bought in June

Gap shorts, wedge sandals, and strappy heels secondhand. Plus for all you voyeurs, you can now discover what everyone is shopping in the app...

Jul 17 • 

Future Reference

22

9

June 2025

#14: Closet Confessional with Angela Galvez

On her closet and career evolution, and why your wardrobe is never 'complete'— especially when your favorite pieces disappear in a dry-cleaning …

Jun 19 • 

Future Reference

 and 

Angela Galvez

31

10

#13: Closet Confessional with Kelly Williams of Midimalist

On what it is to be a Midimalist, style sleuthing, and building a wardrobe where every piece pulls its weight.

Jun 11 • 

Future Reference

27

15

May 2025

#12: What the Future Reference community bought in May

Tariffs have everyone going secondhand (25.5% of purchases!), Tibi is having a moment, and Gap is making affordable basics chic again.

May 29 • 

Future Reference

13

1

#11: Closet Confessional with Tina Boetto of Semi-Sustainable

Behind the closet door with the trend forecaster turned outfit repeater - a former maximalist, current minimalist, and eternal jewelry enthusiast.

May 22 • 

Future Reference

27

29

#10: 2025 resale trend predictions

What you'll be seeing all over your feed, as predicted by our favorite fashion Substackers

May 1 • 

Future Reference

57

42

April 2025

#9: What to sell right now

Three trends and three brands to list so you can finally buy those sandals you've been dreaming about

Apr 24 • 

Future Reference

11

4

#8: The Prada shoe that sparked a fashion tech resale platform

A conversation with Future Reference founder Claire Illmer on the joys of resale

Apr 16 • 

Future Reference

29

19

#7: Get to know the Future Reference team

Plus, how to keep 100% of your next sale with our referral program

Apr 9 • 

Future Reference

16

5

#6: How your items *really* get sold

A behind the scenes look at everything Future Reference does to manage resale across platforms

Apr 2 • 

Future Reference

16

8

March 2025

#5: What is everyone actually buying secondhand?

Minis, midis, belts, investment pieces, and the nostalgic bag powering the vintage market

Mar 26 • 

Future Reference

23

9