August 2025

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What Does Working With Bank & Vogue Look Like As a Charity or Private Collector

Bank & Vogue is one of the largest global brokers of second-hand goods, helping keep millions of pounds of textiles and household items in use and out of landfills every year. While many know us for connecting wholesale buyers to high-quality second-hand products, we also partner directly with charities, thrift stores, recyclers, and private collectors […]

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Secondhand in the Age of Fast Retail- Competing with Ultra-Fast Fashion

Executive Summary The rise of ultra-fast fashion—epitomized by brands like Shein, Temu, and Zara—has reshaped the global apparel landscape, intensifying competition in price, convenience, and trend responsiveness. While this poses challenges for the secondhand clothing sector, it also opens unique opportunities. This white paper explores the impact of ultra-fast fashion on the secondhand market and

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The Rise of Brand Partnerships in Secondhand

Executive Summary The secondhand apparel market is undergoing a transformative shift as leading fashion brands forge partnerships with resale platforms and circular economy innovators. These collaborations are not only driven by sustainability goals but also by shifting consumer behavior, regulatory pressure, and evolving business models. This white paper explores the strategic rise of brand partnerships

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Chile’s New Textile Import Rules: Opportunities for Conscious Trade

A Market in Transition Chile has long been one of Latin America’s most dynamic destinations for secondhand clothing. Every year, thousands of tonnes of apparel enter the country, supporting a vibrant ecosystem of resellers, retailers, and communities who depend on these goods for both income and affordable fashion. Now, with the Ministry of Environment’s decision

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