In recent months, internet consignment sites have been touting how much they’re unlike traditional retailers by highlighting the amount of waste they save by recycling clothing. At the same time, the companies stress how much they’re exactly like traditional retailers when it comes to basic shopping practices. Need something for yourself? Visit a second-hand store. Need a gift? Check out a consignment site. Not sure what to buy that special someone? No worries. They have gift cards!
SINGAPORE (Jan 23): My fondness for pre-owned fashion goes back decades. Apparently, in picking through musty piles in search of dresses spun from angel wings, I’ve been doing my part to save the planet.
America’s second-hand apparel market is expected to grow to US$32 billion ($43 billion) in 2020, according to an industry report. That’s up from US$28 billion last year.
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