NEW YORK — Jenna Broems shops for clothes the same way she hunts for a new car: She considers resale value.

Choosing high-quality used clothing reduces the demand for new. Every consumer that steps away from the fast-fashion cycle helps put an end to its devastating effects.

Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, step aside. Resale clothing shoppers are bypassing previously-owned luxury brands at discounted prices in favor of scoring secondhand mid-tier brands for less.

NEW YORK — Jenna Broems shops for clothes the same way she hunts for a new car: She considers resale value. Broems, who lives in Stamford, Conn., only buys brands like Abercrombie & Fitc… ...

Clothing resale app Poshmark slips into wholesale The startup is offering its sellers a chance to purchase new items at wholesale, instead of relying solely on used items to fill their online shops.

Demand for secondhand clothing and other items was already strong heading into the pandemic, with environmentally and budget-conscious millennial and Gen Z shoppers driving interest in resale.

Cut Costs Buying clothes in bulk saves money over purchasing each item individually. This is because when you buy clothes at wholesale prices, you get them at a lower price.