‘What’s old is gold’ is the phrase echoing around fashion circles right now, as the secondhand apparel market is expected to grow 2.7 times faster than the fashion sector overall—no small feat. But it’s not solely price, or even a growing interest in protecting the planet, that’s driving its popularity.
Many fashion fans claim that older items are simply higher in quality; others are searching for key pieces of fashion history from the creative directors they most admired, while some are drawn to the sense of story that comes with buying pre-loved. This year, that sentiment feels stronger than ever.
