Sade Strehlke: Do Accessories Hold Their Value Better Than Clothes?

In this episode, media executive Sade Strehlke joins FASHIONPHILE Founder & President Sarah Davis to unbox the art of the hunt, the lasting value of pre-loved luxury, and why the best pieces come with a story. From beginning her career as an intern at The Wall Street Journal to serving as Editor-in-Chief at Popsugar and Head of Home Editorial at Walmart, Sade shares how strategic career jumps accelerated her path. She opens up about balancing high-powered executive roles with motherhood, bagging jaw-dropping designer deals on the secondhand market (like the $30,000 mink coat from The Row she scored for $1,700), and her long-lasting love affair with resale. Over the years, she’s built a style philosophy rooted in intentionality, circular fashion, and attracting—not chasing—the perfect handbag. This mindset inspired her to launch Roux, an AI-powered commerce app that styles, shops, and acts as a resale concierge on your behalf. The conversation covers accessories with appreciating resale value (such as the ever-coveted Hermes Birkin and Kelly), objects that are passed down from generation to generation, and how circularity is reshaping the way we shop and sell.