Pre-loved and pre-owned clothing are becoming increasingly popular as a way to save money and be kind to the planet. Rejecting fast fashion culture and shopping through a second hand store or site could be a great money saving move.
Buying second hand clothes is not a new phenomenon or an innovative way to save money but is often forgotten about in the world of fast fashion. Circular marketplace Depop found that its users could save up to 25% per item when shopping through their site.
Over half of shoppers say that they have been buying more second hand clothes to save money in 2022. While there are issues surrounding authenticity of items and size advertising, the majority of items can be found for a fraction of their original value.
