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?

eBay is set to sponsor Love Island 2022 as the reality TV show pivots towards more environmentally responsible partnerships. The move also recognises that Britons are more in love with second-hand shopping than ever, viewing resale as a convenient way to buy fashion sustainably and affordably.

With its huge variety and low prices, Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein is getting into the hearts and pockets of Gen Zers across the US, Europe, and Australia. The fashion behemoth’s success points to Gen Zers’ contradictory behaviours of being eco-conscious while buying fast fashion.

Raised on a digital diet, second-hand-savvy Gen Zers have changed the shopping landscape, and Depop influencers are at the heart of this shopping revolution: they’re bringing the currency of clout and cashing in by serving sustainable looks. How can brands get in on the action, too?