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Chinese consumers scout lower prices, secondhand goods as spending sputters

In a Shanghai shopping centre, customers browsed racks of used winter coats, $2 trousers and household appliances -- pre-used items that would have been out of place in a major Chinese mall a decade ago. But these days, stagnating wages, youth unemployment and a years-long property crisis are making consumers rethink their spending. China's...

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Poet core and print clash: 4 SS26 secondhand trends to source

The fashion industry is evolving amidst a sustainable transformation, driven by new consumer expectations, regulatory pressure and cost rationalisation. In this context, secondhand fashion is establishing itself as a structural driver rather than a peripheral trend. To remain competitive, it can no longer simply be a “responsible” option; it...

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Vinted: How dropshipping is blurring the promise of circularity

In less than a decade, Vinted has established itself as a go-to for millions of Europeans. However, behind the stated ideal of a shared wardrobe, a more ambiguous reality is emerging. Disguised commerce is taking hold, with new ultra-fast fashion stock saturating virtual wardrobes. This article analyses a system being tested by its own excesses....

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Second-hand: When reselling becomes more effective than traditional digital tools

After years of expansion driven by online advertising and social media, brands are now reaching a financial point of no return: customer acquisition cost. According to Datareportal and Statista, the cost of a conversion via Meta Ads climbed by 61 percent between 2021 and 2024, while Google Ads increased by 44 percent. At the same time,...

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Ebay becomes pre-loved partner to Condé Nast

US publisher Condé Nast, renowned for its fashion magazines including Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair, has partnered with Ebay on second-hand fashion. The US resale platform will become the “official pre-loved partner” of Condé Nast, Ebay announced on Monday. The collaboration will span the German, UK and US markets, covering Condé Nast titles such as...

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TexCycle in Bulgaria: textile sorting, recycling and upcycling under one roof

How can fashion truly be kept in circulation? A visit to the TexCycle sorting and recycling plant in the Bulgarian port city of Varna showed what it means to sort 60 tons To help picture how much 60 tons are: A heavy household washing machine weighs about 100 kilograms; ten of those make up a ton and 600(!) of those 60 tons. of used clothing...

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PwC research: Secondhand is a conscious choice, clothing leads luxury purchases

Secondhand fashion is no longer a niche but a conscious choice, increasingly integrated into the purchasing behaviour of younger generations. 40 percent of Gen Z and 28 percent of Millennials have already purchased second-hand products on Vinted, while 41 percent and 27 percent, respectively, have also sold them. In contrast, 53 percent of Baby...

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G-Star rolls out secondhand programme Rewear to Belgium, Germany and France

Denim label G-Star is expanding its online secondhand platform, Rewear, to Belgium, Germany and France. Through the platform, customers can buy and sell secondhand G-Star clothing. The service is part of the brand's Repair–Rewear–Recycle strategy, which aims to make clothing last longer or give it a second life. “Our designs are made to last, so...

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Vestiaire Collective report: Second-hand market grows three times faster than new goods

According to a new study by the resale platform Vestiaire Collective and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), second-hand fashion and vintage luxury products are projected to reach a market volume of up to 360 billion dollars by 2030, compared to the current 210 to 220 billion dollars. This represents an annual growth of 10 percent, a rate three...

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Between attraction and speculation: The real return on It-bags on the secondhand market

Pre-owned luxury handbags now represent a potentially profitable asset for consumers. But which models are the safest for investment? In a recent report, vintage fashion platform Vestiaire Collective revealed the current resale prices of iconic luxury handbags and compared them to their original retail prices. • Chanel Timeless/Classic Bag:...

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From thrift to thought leadership: How Beyond Retro is shaping the future of vintage retail

Vintage shopping continues to be a favoured means of sustainable consumption. A pioneer in this field is Beyond Retro; once a small-scale London boutique, now a renowned European retailer and global purveyor of vintage fashion through its parent company, Bank & Vogue. Beyond Retro was co-founded by Canadian entrepreneur Steven Bethell back in...

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President of Max Pawn Luxury talks pre-owned: "The younger generation has a more discerning eye"

Far from being a passing trend, second-hand is becoming a permanent fixture in consumer habits across the world. An increasing number of shoppers are taking up circular shopping habits, confirming the lasting integration of the pre-loved market in consumer preferences. With over 40 years of experience in the luxury resale sector, Michael Mack,...