Fanny Moizant, co-founder and president of the resale platform Vestiaire Collective, announced her exit amid organizational changes.
Vestiaire Collective’s co-founder and president, Fanny Moizant, has announced her departure from the company she helped build in 2009, saying the move came as part of “recent organizational changes.” Moizant framed her exit in a post shared on LinkedIn, describing the end of her tenure as “an extraordinary chapter.”
In her note, Moizant made clear that this was “not a decision I initiated, nor one I expected.” Since its launch, she has been at the forefront of the platform that has grown into one of the world’s most influential secondhand luxury marketplaces.
“For 16 years, I woke up every day proud to do this work. It was never just a job. It was a calling, a cause, a fierce belief that circularity matters — for the planet, for future generations, for the industry itself,” she wrote.
From its beginnings in Paris to its global reach spanning dozens of countries, the company has championed a mission of circular fashion. Vestiaire Collective describes itself as “the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion,” with millions of items listed and a community that spans continents.
“Since co-founding Vestiaire Collective in 2009, I’ve had the immense privilege of building a company with a soul, a purpose, and a powerful mission: changing the fashion industry from the inside — one secondhand item at a time.”
Her departure comes amid a period of transition at Vestiaire Collective. In October 2025, the company appointed Bernard Osta as its chief executive officer, following the exit of longtime CEO Maximilian Bittner. Osta, previously chief financial officer, is tasked with steering growth and investment in technology and global expansion.
In her message, Moizant also acknowledged the people who shaped the company’s trajectory. “I want to thank the many people I’ve crossed paths with along the way — team mates, partners, creators, and activists — and especially those I had the honour of working with inside Vestiaire. You’ve always been its beating pulse — I trust you to carry its values forward with conviction and integrity.”
To Vestiaire Collective’s community of customers, she credited their role in the platform’s identity: “To our incredible community of customers — thank you. You’ve been the soul of this movement from the very start. Vestiaire still needs you: every treasure you give new life to is a quiet rebellion for a better fashion future.”
Moizant singled out key collaborators, writing “To Sophie Hersan — my professional other half, my sister in arms — thank you for 16 years of trust, strength, and balance.” She also thanked Bittner, honoring his “leadership, fairness, and humanity.”
As for what comes next, Moizant said she is prepared for the future with energy and resolve, quoting Albert Camus: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”
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