# Affordable AI Clothing Subscriptions ThredUP's Gift Boxes Offer a No-Commitment Alternative By Ell Smith | Published 2017-12-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thredups-gift-boxes References: [adweek](http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/ecommerce-company-thredup-rolls-out-ai-powered-goody-boxes-to-rival-discount-chains/) & [thredup](https://www.thredup.com/goody) ThredUPs gift boxes offer consumers an affordable, no-commitment alternative to the traditional subscription box model, that's providing individuals with an assortment of second hand designer goods. After making a one-time $20 deposit, consumers will be sent a ThredUP 'Goody Box,' that's filled with designer apparel. Consumers can then try the clothes on, keeping what they want and sending back what they don't. Consumers will only be charged for what they decide to keep, ensuring each item is something the individual will wear. In addition, these Goody Boxes are leveraging AI to offer a more seamless experience, as consumers will receive items that are [tailored to their unique preferences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-x-wishi). Each custom box will be carefully curated based on what an individual has liked in the past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable AI Clothing Subscriptions:** ThredUP's use of AI to curate bespoke designer clothing boxes is a potential disruptive innovation in the clothing subscription industry. - **Second-hand Designer Goody Boxes:** ThredUP's focus on second-hand designer clothing presents a trend toward more sustainable fashion. - **No-commitment Subscription Model:** ThredUP's no-commitment subscription model is a trend toward more flexible purchasing options. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** ThredUP's AI-curated designer clothing boxes have disruptive innovation potential for the fashion industry. - **Second-hand Retail:** ThredUP's use of second-hand designer goods presents a trend toward more sustainable retail practices. - **Subscription Services:** ThredUP's no-commitment subscription model could disrupt the traditional subscription services industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable AI Fashion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronti-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Styling Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-styling-experience.md) - [GenAI Clothing Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-clothes-tryon.md) - [AI Outfit Inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Stylists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitcheck-ai.md) - [AI-Driven Wholesale Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypedrop.md) - [Virtual Outfit Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wardrobe-ai.md) - [Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-dna.md) - [AI-Driven Fashion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heybeauty.md)