Purpose The demand for second-hand clothing has risen rapidly in the past few years. Yet,
the understanding of the motivations of consumers buying second-hand clothing is very …

Circularity has been ineffective in shifting the fashion industry's ever-growing carbon
footprint, as its focus fails to prioritise slowing the cycle of consumption and production. In …

Business models providing used clothing to consumers have the potential to increase the
use of each garment and thereby reduce pressure on raw materials and primary production …

Purpose This study aims to investigate the influence of perceived risk, including financial,
functional, aesthetic, sanitary, psychological and social risks, on the intention to purchase …

Reducing the environmental impact of clothing is dependent on the reduction of the
produced volume. This chapter discusses how mode and volumes of acquisition impact the …

There are long-standing arguments that challenge the resale business as a circular fashion
model. Considering the whole fashion industry and market, luxury resale is still quite small …

The second-hand clothing market is crucial for redirecting consumption away from new
garments, promoting reused clothing, and preventing premature disposal. This article …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a novel qualitative activity focus group
(AFG) method for studying consumption practices. This participatory method, which is …

The US second-hand clothing industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing
environmental awareness among consumers. However, there is a gap in understanding the …

The peer-to-peer (P2P) economy is an emerging economic model where people can buy
and sell, trade and share products and services with strangers online. The social …