How Gen Z Is Leading the Charge With Sustainability
Gen Z, those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is emerging as a powerful force in global sustainability.
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Gen Z, those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is emerging as a powerful force in global sustainability.
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Europe: Circular Fashion & Policy Leadership Europe continues to lead global conversations on circular textiles. The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles (2022) sets out an ambitious roadmap that prioritizes durability, reparability, reuse, and recycling. New measures, like the upcoming ban on destroying unsold textiles for larger companies by 2026, reflect a region determined
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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The second-hand wholesale industry and its goals of sustainability, cost-consciousness, and circular economy initiatives become central to global consumption patterns. At Bank & Vogue, we’ve spent decades helping partners thrive in the used goods space, whether through sourcing bulk used clothing, footwear, or collaborating on innovative upcycling solutions. As we step into 2025, these
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Latin America has emerged as a standout player in the global secondhand clothing trade, with countries like Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador serving as major import hubs for what the industry terms “credential clothing.” This analysis of the state of credential clothing in this region examines the current market state, its economic
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As overconsumption and fast fashion continue to wreak havoc on the environment, countries around the world are turning to used clothing as a more responsible, accessible alternative. But the second-hand industry looks different depending on where in the world you are. The global second-hand clothing market size was valued at USD 45.3 billion in 2024,
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The second-hand footwear market has undergone significant transformations since 2020, influenced by evolving consumer behaviors, economic factors, and technological advancements. 5 years later, and there have been some shifts in the overall landscape of this market driven by an increased demand for sustainability and eco-conscious choices. Here’s an overview of the global used shoes market
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Bank & Vogue operates as a global leader in second-hand wholesale, connecting buyers with high-quality used goods. But what does working with a second-hand wholesaler look like? Understanding the process of working with Bank & Vogue is crucial for businesses looking to source bulk second-hand textiles and other products. The Buyer Journey: From Inquiry
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In an age where sustainability, affordability, and uniqueness are increasingly valued, second-hand wholesale is emerging as a transformative force in the retail landscape. This business model, which involves the bulk sale of pre-owned goods, is reshaping consumer habits and influencing how retailers approach inventory management and sales strategies. Here’s how second-hand wholesale is changing the
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The holidays are a season of joy, giving, and togetherness. At the same time, it can also be a time of overconsumption and unsustainability. Each year, Americans generate 25% more trash from Thanksgiving and New Year’s, which equates to a whopping one million tons of waste every week, much of it from packaging, wrapping paper,
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