Why do we buy old clothes? | The Fashion Lens

The Fashion Lens: Resale Revolution + Our NYFW Recap Is fashion resale changing how we shop, value our wardrobes, and think about what’s worth buying? This week on The Fashion Lens, Gwendolyn Houston-Jack and Dr. Tachi turn their attention to the booming world of fashion reselling. Pre-loved fashion like vintage treasures and thrift finds, as well as designer handbags and luxury consignment have become a major part of the style economy. But what’s driving it? Is resale primarily about saving money? Sustainability? Finding better-quality clothing? The thrill of discovering something unique? Or are consumers simply becoming more thoughtful about what they buy and what their closets are actually worth? We’ll talk about the rise of platforms like Poshmark, eBay, Depop and The RealReal; the growing appeal of vintage fashion; luxury resale; what makes an item worth reselling; and how the resale economy is changing our relationship with new fashion. And, of course, New York Fashion Week has wrapped! 👗 We’ll recap the shows, collections, trends and moments that caught our attention and revisit some of our favorites from the week. What excited us? What surprised us? What might actually influence what people wear? And after our conversation about Fashion Slop, did NYFW give us enough creativity to restore our faith in fashion? Join Gwendolyn Houston-Jack and Dr. Tachi for another lively conversation looking beyond what we wear to explore what fashion tells us about culture, commerce and ourselves. 📅 Wednesday, September 16 ⏰ 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT #TheFashionLens #FashionResale #ResaleFashion #NYFW #NewYorkFashionWeek #VintageFashion #Thrifting #LuxuryResale #SecondhandFashion #FashionMonth #FashionTrends #FashionCulture