Online fashion retail refers to the business of selling fashion products such as clothing, accessories, shoes, and cosmetics through internet platforms. It allows customers to browse, select, and purchase items from a wide range of brands and designers without visiting physical stores. It often includes features such as virtual fitting rooms, detailed product descriptions, customer reviews, and convenient payment options, making it a popular choice for shopping among consumers worldwide.
Online Fashion Retail Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global online fashion retail market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The online fashion retail market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The online fashion retail market has grown rapidly in recent years. It is set to increase from $38.88 billion in 2023 to $45.6 billion in 2024, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%. The historical growth is linked to factors such as rising global internet usage, the growth of e-commerce, the proliferation of smartphones, social media's influence, and rising disposable incomes. The market is expected to continue its rapid growth, reaching $86.62 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 17.4%. This growth is driven by omni-channel retail strategies, global market expansion, continued e-commerce growth, sustainability initiatives, and the rise of social commerce. Key trends include personalized shopping experiences, technological advancements, adoption of digital platforms, the integration of augmented reality, and digital payment systems.
Shifting consumer preferences toward digital shopping for convenience and safety is fueling the growth of the online fashion retail market. Digital shopping involves purchasing goods or services through internet-connected platforms such as websites or mobile applications. Consumers are increasingly drawn to online shopping due to the ability to shop from home, access a wide range of products, and compare prices effortlessly. Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual try-ons enhance the online fashion retail experience. For example, according to the European E-commerce Report 2022, the percentage of internet users purchasing goods or services online reached 74% in 2021, with projections indicating a rise to 76% in 2022. This shift in consumer behavior is driving growth in online fashion retail.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Online Fashion Retail Market ReportThe online fashion retail market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Cloths, Footwear, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Bag And Accessories
2) By Model Type: Business To Business, Business To Consumer
3) By End User: Children, Men, Women
Major players in the online fashion retail market are integrating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, such as AR filters, to enhance the online shopping experience. AR filters are digital effects applied to real-time camera feeds, allowing users to modify their appearance or surroundings. For instance, in November 2022, H&M launched five AR filters on its app as part of its metaverse design story. These filters, developed with the Institute of Digital Fashion, enable virtual try-ons, bridging the physical and digital realms. The initiative allows customers to express their style both online and in real life, boosting engagement with the brand.
North America was the largest region in the online fashion retail market in 2023. The regions covered in the online fashion retail market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.