For many consumers buying secondhand fashion is driven by desire to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Choosing pre-owned over new is one step towards circular fashion and an obvious way to extend the lifetime of an item. Another reason for the sudden interest in secondhand could be traced to the economic uncertainty and the looming crisis triggered by the pandemic. With unemployment numbers and the cost of living on the rise, buying pre-owned fashion could be a way for consumers to treat themselves to a nice dress or a pair of jeans while saving a buck. According to ThredUp’s report, 82% of people have or are open to shopping secondhand when money gets tighter.