eBay Names Brie Welch as Resident Stylist and Launches ‘eBay Watchlist’ Trend Reports

Trends: Function, Flair, and Fashion Nostalgia Welch’s spring/summer Watchlist edition—and its real-time data insights—highlight the following movements: Function First: Utilitarian style takes a fashionable turn with barrel jeans searches up 130% and Wrangler and Timberland leading as the most-searched heritage brands.

Dyed in Dusk: Pastel colors and whimsical details capture hearts; butter yellow dresses are up 656%, and playful watches like the Seiko Half Moon are up 430%, emphasizing fashion’s mood-boosting power. Well-suited: Power dressing is back.

Cinched blazer searches grew 209%, oversized suit 87%, and brands like Balenciaga and Miu Miu are topping suit-related growth. Modern Bohemia: Romantic, airy silhouettes paired with unexpected, grounded accessories. Fringe bags (up 41%) and Penny Lane jackets (up 44%) headline this soft-edged, free-spirited microtrend.

Blue Hues: Denim reigns supreme—searches for “jeans from Japan” are up 68%, selvedge denim up 46%, underlining enduring global interest in heritage quality and expert crafting. Louis Vuitton was identified as eBay’s number one luxury brand for Q1 2025, with the Speedy bag among the platform’s top five most-sold…