Live shopping: Fashion goes live on Whatnot

A phone. A live show. A community buying in real time. Live shopping isn't an experiment anymore: it's already shaping the present of e-commerce, and Whatnot is leading the charge in France.

The live shopping market is already valued at $22 billion across North America and Europe, with Whatnot holding close to 60% of it. France is its fastest-growing market: +888% in new sellers and +500% in orders in just one year.


The impact is tangible: over a third of French sellers on the platform operate from rural areas, proof that live shopping gives them access to audiences their local catchment area alone could never reach.

 Fashion has found its stage 

 Whatnot brings together enthusiasts across every category, and Fashion is no exception. In fact, it's taking center stage. The share of women users on the platform has doubled in a year, Fashion buyers now place over 12 million orders per month, and the Women's Fashion category is growing +223% worldwide. According to Whatnot's 2026 Report, an overwhelming (88%) of sellers now consider live shopping essential to staying competitive. 


For Fashion brands, the real value goes beyond sales volume. The format lets you show how a fabric drapes, how a cut sits, how a size actually looks on: all in real time, where a static photo leaves room for doubt. Questions and feedback happen live, which reassures buyers before they purchase and cuts down on returns afterward. And every live show builds a loyal community around a brand, something that goes well beyond a simple transaction. For Who's Next's designers, retailers, and brands, this is still a young channel in the Fashion space, which means a real opportunity to stake your claim early. 


 0% commission to try it risk-free 

To get started with zero pressure: Whatnot is offering 0% commission on your first live shows in August. The perfect moment to test the format before the back-to-school rush. 

👉 Book an info call


Come meet us at Whatnot's booth, H49 

 The trade show will host a dedicated space where you can: 


Watch live shows from sellers like  Adoré Paris, Celinni, Club Market and +more in action, to see exactly how a live selling session unfolds. 

●  Ask the Whatnot team anything: how the platform works, logistics, commissions, or best practices for getting started. 

● Join the WSN Academy Masterclass:  "Live shopping: the new sales channel you can't ignore," hosted by Pierre Tettart, Whatnot's General Manager for France, on Saturday, September 5th at 3:00 PM. 


A key moment for every exhibitor and visitor looking to understand how live shopping can fit into their sales strategy, backed by first-hand experience and insights from an industry expert.  Live shopping isn't a trend anymore. It's a channel in its own right. Come see it in action at the Whatnot booth.

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