Interest in pre-loved fashion is not waning, even Balenciaga is on board

Balenciaga offers consumers the opportunity to resell clothes and accessories from past seasons, and to benefit from a form of compensation. Photo composite: AFP

Interest in second-hand shopping shows no sign of waning. Booming since the beginning of the pandemic, the market for pre-loved goods now seems to be attracting the attention of designer fashion houses.

After Gucci and Burberry, Balenciaga is the latest to launch its own "re-sell" programme, which promises to be doubly beneficial for customers.