The Secondhand Apparel Market
A clear-eyed look at secondhand apparel market in the resale economy.
The secondhand apparel market covers the trade in used clothing at every price point, from bulk everyday garments to luxury pieces. It is the largest and most developed segment of fashion resale.
Its breadth means very different economics under one label: high-volume, low-price thrift at one end and high-margin luxury at the other, served by specialized operators.
For the business reader, the secondhand apparel market is the core of the resale economy, where the biggest names compete and where brands are most actively reclaiming the transaction.