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Seven billion euros for European GDP: Second-hand sector calls for legislative support to maximise impact

The second-hand fashion industry has emerged as a key player in the global circular economy, making a significant contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Europe and Africa and generating thousands of jobs, particularly for women. This was revealed in a report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Humana People to People and Sympany+,...

Fashion

Going green? British fashion struggles with sustainability

London — In an industrial underground space in central London, models in contrasting period dresses and playful streetwear strutted down a brightly lit London Fashion Week (LFW) runway. But unlike most other shows, all the floral dresses, trending workwear, and double-denim outfits were second-hand at the event by charity Oxfam and online used...

Fashion

Oxfam partners with Vinted for London Fashion Week catwalk show

Charity retailer Oxfam is partnering with pre-loved fashion marketplace Vinted for its catwalk showcase during London Fashion Week, as part of its sixth annual ‘Second Hand September’ campaign. The ‘Style for Change’ show will take place on September 12, opening London Fashion Week with a catwalk show featuring all pre-loved clothing styled by...

Retail

Paris: Galeries Lafayette opens pre-owned watch and jewellery space

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the flagship department store of Galeries Lafayette in Paris known for its Art Nouveau Dome, has opened a dedicated space for pre-owned watches and jewellery. On LinkedIn, the Galeries Lafayette group explained that the opening of this new space reflects a strong demand from its clientele. Located on the ground...

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Managing discarded clothes at source - German start-up Recyclehero shows how

With around 5.5 kilograms of used clothing per capita per year, Germans are not only the top exporters of used textiles in the EU, but also worldwide, surpassed only by the USA and just ahead of UK. These clothes are a burden on people and the environment, not only in their own country, but also in the Global South, where the clothes often end...

Business

Vinted acquires Danish marketplace Trendsales

Second-hand marketplace Vinted has announced the acquisition of Trendsales, a Danish marketplace through which it looks to solidify its presence in the Nordic region. The move comes shortly after Vinted made debuts in Sweden, Finland and Denmark, where it launched in September 2023 as part of its continued expansion plan. Here, Trendsales has...

Podcast

Podcast: Should resale websites ban fast fashion?

On second-hand clothing platforms, there are not many rules. While most platforms now have rules addressing fake products, there are no restrictions on the brands a consumer can offer. Should resale websites ban fast fashion? Source: Conscious Style Podcast

Business

Vestiaire Collective cuts out H&M, Zara and more in expanded fast fashion ban

Second-hand resale platform Vestiaire Collective has said that it will be expanding its ban of fast fashion in a bid to further its efforts of tackling waste in the industry. While in 2022, the ban impacted the likes of Boohoo, Pretty Little Thing, Asos and Shein, now the company will also be permanently banning Gap, Zara, Urban Outfitters,...

Fashion

Rebag and ThredUp partner to “push boundaries” of the resale market

Luxury accessories and jewellery resale platform Rebag has announced a partnership with online resale platform ThredUp to expand resale services. Under the new partnership, Rebag customers will be able to resell gently worn luxury items on ThredUp in exchange for Rebag shopping credit, while ThredUp customers will be able to shop select Rebag...

Business

Vinted introduces item verification to UK platform

Secondhand marketplace Vinted has introduced a new Item Verification service to its UK platform, allowing users to access authenticity checks on select designer items. The service costs 10 pounds an item, paid for by buyers, and is eligible for brands listed at 100 pounds or over, each of which will display a diamond-shaped badge on the product...

Fashion

H&M launching ‘Pre-Loved’ concept in the UK

Swedish fashion retailer H&M is launching a new ‘Pre-Loved’ concept dedicated to second-hand clothes and accessories in London next month. The ‘Pre-Loved,’ second-hand experience will be available to customers in H&M’s Regent Street flagship store in London from October 5, offering a range of pre-loved garments from brands and designers, not...

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Uganda bans the import of discarded clothing from Europe and the US

The East African country of Uganda is putting an immediate stop to the import of second-hand clothing. President Yoweri Museveni wants to advance its own textile industry by doing so, as people who present new clothing to Uganda typically struggle to intervene in the market. Museveni announced the move at the opening of a Ugandan-Chinese...