Resale platform The Luxury Closet partnered with charity Dubai Cares during Ramadan in a bid to help sellers give back. The moves tapped into shoppers' altruistic side, with second-hand fashion gaining popularity among those who are conscious of the sector's social and environmental impact.

A school in Saudi Arabia is encouraging vital sustainability practices. The initiative helps children understand the importance of having strong eco-ideals from a young age. With the scheme being entirely student-led, it highlights a wider trend of Gulf youth driving better environmental practices in the region.

As fast fashion begins to fall out of favour due to mounting ethical and environmental concerns, the market for second-hand clothing is surging. But how exactly can buying pre-loved apparel help people live more sustainably? And what other factors are fuelling the resale segment?

Second-hand bargain-hunting is thriving as Americans browse thrift stores and resale sites for sustainable fashion and rare finds. But are they willing to splash out on pre-loved luxury? Canvas8 spoke to 20 people nationwide to understand why they would or wouldn’t buy high-end hand-me-downs.