Can you gift someone a second-hand outfit without them, or you, worrying about who used to wear it – no matter the designer or brand? Photo: Shutterstock Can you gift someone a second-hand outfit without them, or you, worrying about who used to wear it – no matter the designer or brand? Photo: Shutterstock
Can you gift someone a second-hand outfit without them, or you, worrying about who used to wear it – no matter the designer or brand? Photo: Shutterstock

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Vintage fashion online: where to find pre-owned clothing and accessories you’ll love, from Chanel to Hermès, and the advantages over physical stores – but can you gift them?

  • America’s second-hand apparel market is expected to grow to US$32 billion this year, up from US$28 billion last year
  • Can a Paul Smith suit and Hermès scarf – both pre-worn – be gifted to someone without it backfiring?

Topic |   Fashion
Bloomberg
Bloomberg

Updated: 11:45pm, 12 Jan, 2020

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Can you gift someone a second-hand outfit without them, or you, worrying about who used to wear it – no matter the designer or brand? Photo: Shutterstock Can you gift someone a second-hand outfit without them, or you, worrying about who used to wear it – no matter the designer or brand? Photo: Shutterstock
Can you gift someone a second-hand outfit without them, or you, worrying about who used to wear it – no matter the designer or brand? Photo: Shutterstock
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