The Secondhand Boom: How Depop and the Resale Culture Are Redefining Fashion
Ever have one of those mornings where you open your closet, sigh, and mutter, “I’ve got nothing to wear,” even though the hangers are practically suffocating? Most of us are sitting on mini goldmines and don’t even realize it. That jacket you haven’t worn since 2018? Someone out there is hunting for that exact one.
Thanks to apps like Depop, turning your unwanted clothes into cash takes less time than brewing a cup of coffee. What started as simple closet cleanouts turned into something way bigger. Depop isn’t just a resale app—it’s part of a whole mindset shift.
We’ve gone from buying for the sake of newness to buying because something feels personal, intentional. It’s less “haul culture,” more “hey, I actually love this piece.”
There’s a guilt-free satisfaction in buying secondhand. Author's summary: Depop redefines fashion with resale culture.