Vestiaire Collective, a platform for pre-owned luxury apparel, has released a Resale Buying Guide for SS25, which is being characterised as a thorough examination of the current second-hand market.
The report highlights the brands, pieces, and major trends influencing the resale market for the season by utilising historical data and proprietary analytics.
Aiming to assist customers in “making the best choice for their wallet, as well as their wardrobe,” the guide also examines why consumers are increasingly using second-hand stores as a more cost-effective method to purchase their favourite brands.
Finding the best deal for any budget is the main goal of the inaugural Resale Buying Guide, which covers everything from the newest designs that sell quickly to the best brands to purchase.
Vestiaire Collective’s proprietary ranking, known as “Unveiling the Vestiaire Value Ranking” (VVR), assesses the brands that give the best resale value by taking into account factors including price accessibility, desirability, and long-term worth. This ranking is based on an analysis of over 400 companies.
Chanel is the brand with the most product views per user in the luxury category, followed by Hermès and Louis Vuitton. However, Dior and Prada have both seen value increases of 12 per cent and 11 per cent over the last five years, respectively, while Gucci led sales volume last quarter with 36,000 items sold on Vestiaire Collective.
The Row is the fastest-growing designer brand in the market, with a 27 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in resale value as a result of the silent luxury boom. Brunello Cucinelli came in third, while Moncler came in second.
Riding the Y2K renaissance for her renowned corsets and pearl necklaces, Vivienne Westwood has also had a 9 per cent CAGR increase.
With an average of 43 “likes” per product, Polène led the premium brands category in terms of curiosity. Golden Goose and Ganni, two perennial favourites, finished in second and third.
There has also been “exponential growth” in vintage items. Vestiaire Collective’s vintage supply has increased by 220 per cent and sales have increased by 80 per cent over the last five years, “reflecting a growing demand for quality, rarity and timeless design.”
