Every Cool Item I Tried, Discovered, and Loved From a Week of Thrifting

With the secondhand market booming and such a wide variety of online sellers and sites catering to every taste, there’s really no reason not to shop secondhand and sustainably right now. Depop’s brand and marketing director, Steve Dool, gives me some insight: “The secondhand market, which is projecting $82 billion in sales by 2026, continues to see dynamic growth globally, but particularly in the U.S.

So what are people buying? “After an explosion of micro-trends and ‘cores,’ we’re seeing fatigue from such fast-paced fashion cycles. Make no mistake: Trends still come and go. We’re just not moving through them at a breakneck pace, as we have in the recent past. Depop’s audiences are becoming more aware of their shopping approach, thinking deeply about what to invest in and mixing trends to play into complete looks that serve their closet as a whole. Overarching themes of sportswear and stealth wealth are still prevalent. Quieter, subdued versions of boho and sea-inspired trends are replacing glaringly obvious trendy pieces. Flowy, long skirts, button-downs, and denim along with sheer dresses, shell-inspired colors, and fun sandals make for easy summer dressing,” explains Dool.