Why Buying Pre-loved Luxury Bags Makes You a Hero in the Circular Fashion World
If having a bunch of untouched designer bags catching dust in your wardrobe was a crime, then we’re pretty sure most of us would be guilty as charged.
With online shopping and fast fashion becoming increasingly accessible in today’s world, it’s incredibly easy to fall down the hole of overconsumption and wastage. Brands are constantly coming out with new collections and using influencers, celebs, and everything in between to make you believe that you desperately need something new in your wardrobe.
However, we’re starting to notice a change. Shopping for sustainable products is rising in popularity across the globe. We’re seeing demand for pre-owned luxury items increase, with many consumers changing their focus to buying quality pieces with longevity. Buying pre-loved luxury items has especially attracted high-value customers who are often looking for an element of rarity when buying luxury goods.
The secondhand luxury market is growing four times faster than the primary luxury market, with luxury resale already representing a $24 billion dollar market today. We’re now starting to see many luxury brands push forward with measures to improve their sustainability, do better for people, and ultimately protect the planet. This is where circular fashion comes in.
So your first question is probably, what on earth is circular fashion?
In simple terms, circular fashion is a system where our clothing, shoes, bags etc. are produced through a more considered model that ensures the right materials are used from the start of the production process. Which then in turn results in a) a longer life span for the items, and b) an easier, more sustainable way to recycle the materials once an item reaches the end of its life span. Once recycled those materials then go right back to the start of the production process and the cycle continues.
- Using less materials when making items, to increase its recyclability.
- Removing non-recyclable or polluting materials from the supply chain.
- Ensuring items stay in the use and reuse stage for as long as possible.
- Returning any unavoidable waste to nature safely.
Ok that’s nice, but what’s that got to do with me buying a pre-loved designer bag from Re-Luxry?
When it comes to circular fashion, there’s a lot of emphasis (and rightly so) on how important using the right materials at the start of the process is. However, many people forget to talk about what feels like a crucial stage to us, which is keeping the items in the usage and reusage stages of the process for as long as possible. That’s where you come in. As a consumer who buys or resells pre-loved designer bags (from Re-luxry of course), not only are you making the world a more stylish place, you’re also extending the lifespan of these designer bags by keeping them in the use and reuse stages of the circular fashion model. Therefore resulting in less wastage, less pollution, and ultimately a more sustainable world.
So, it’s a win-win situation for you when buying or selling a designer bag through Re-Luxry because:
- You’ll save some coins, as buying a second hand designer bag means you avoid having to pay the original retail price.
- You can sell your bags and potentially see a return on your investment, or in some cases even more than you originally purchased for.
- By buying or selling a second hand designer bag through Re-Luxry you’re not only keeping designer bags in the use and reuse stages of the circular fashion model, but ultimately helping to protect the planet.
*Places hero cape on your back*
Established in London in 2022, Re-Luxry is becoming a leader in providing the finest pre-loved luxury bags and accessories the market has to offer.
Our mission revolves around providing exceptional service, top-quality products, and competitive prices. By making high-end products accessible at more affordable prices, we enable our clients to own their dream bags for a fraction of the retail price!