Nina Jobst
Research expert covering South Korea
Second-hand and vintage fashion in Germany - statistics & facts
Second-hand and vintage fashion is popular in Germany for many different reasons. All of these reasons have something in common - their connection to sustainable consumption and financial advantages for buyers. The sheer volume of fashion items available after decades of mass apparel production logically leads to a growing second-hand market. Of course, for this market to thrive, consumers getting rid of used clothing and accessories need to be aware of other disposal means that do not include throwing items away. Someone interested in second-hand and vintage fashion may be both a contributor via selling or donating used goods, as well as a buyer themselves.
