Retail
October 21, 2020
The Consumers Behind Fashion’s Growing Secondhand Market. Image credit: Vestiaire Collective
By Nora Howe
Despite a decrease in fashion purchasing during the COVID-19 crisis, consumers are realizing they can find high-quality exclusive items in a more affordable and sustainable way: secondhand shopping.
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