The grown-up guide to buying vintage — and where to shop

From vintage knitwear to plus-size styling, our experts share their tips for buying preloved clothes

Sales of second-hand clothes are on track to make up 10 per cent of the fashion market by next year
Sales of second-hand clothes are on track to make up 10 per cent of the fashion market by next year
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The Sunday Times

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I could tell you that an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste is produced worldwide each year. Or that if everybody bought just one used item instead of new this year, it could save more than 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. But you don’t need me to because, chances are, you’ve got one eye on this article while the other is scrolling Vinted.

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Welcome to the era of “recommerce”. Where speed is concerned, fast fashion is no match for the resale market, which is expected to grow three times faster than traditional retail over the next three years. Vinted reported a 61 per cent rise in sales for 2023, while its rival