Guide: Top 10 Fashion Items to Resell in 2025
Guide: Top 10 Fashion Items to Resell in 2025
What’s Selling, What’s Trending & Where the Biggest Profits Are
If you want to make serious money reselling in 2025, it’s all about knowing what sells and how to automate your workflow using Shopfront. Trends shift, demand changes, and new opportunities pop up - but if you stay ahead of the game, you can source smarter, sell faster, and increase your profits.
The global resale market is expected to hit $350 billion by 2028 (Just Style), and secondhand fashion is growing 12% per year in Australia (Credence Research). So, if you’re looking to cash in on resale, here are the top 10 fashion items to flip in 2025.
1. Vintage Clothing (80s, 90s & Y2K Pieces)
📈 Why? Vintage fashion is more than a trend - it’s a movement. 80s, 90s, and early 2000s styles continue to dominate resale, especially on Depop, Poshmark, and eBay.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Vintage band tees (Metallica, Nirvana, Rolling Stones)
✔ Y2K cargo pants & low-rise jeans (Diesel, True Religion)
✔ 90s oversized sweaters (Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren)
✔ Levi’s 501 vintage denim
📌 Trend Insight: Depop’s #1 search category is "vintage clothing," proving demand is still skyrocketing. (Depop Trends Report 2024)
2. Designer Handbags
📈 Why? Luxury resale is booming, and handbags are one of the most profitable categories.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Chanel Classic Flap Bags
✔ Louis Vuitton Neverfull & Speedy
✔ Prada Re-Edition Nylon Bags
✔ Gucci Marmont & Jackie Bags
📌 Trend Insight: The luxury resale market is expected to hit $38.32 billion in 2025 (The Business Research Company).
3. Limited Edition & Collab Sneakers
📈 Why? The sneaker resale market is still hot, with brands dropping hyped collabs that resell for 5-10x retail price.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Nike Dunks & Air Jordans (esp. Retro 1s & Travis Scott collabs)
✔ Adidas Sambas & Yeezys (despite Kanye drama, Yeezys still flip)
✔ New Balance 550s & 2002Rs (big comeback!)
✔ Salomon XT-6 (trail running meets streetwear)
📌 Trend Insight: Limited-run sneakers can appreciate in value over time, making them solid resale investments.
4. Streetwear (Supreme, Off-White, Bape & More)
📈 Why? Streetwear is evolving, but exclusive drops still hold serious resale value.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Supreme Box Logo Hoodies
✔ Off-White Industrial Belts & Sneakers
✔ Bape Shark Hoodies
✔ Fear of God Essentials Sweatshirts
📌 Trend Insight: Brands are shifting to lower stock drops to increase exclusivity, which means higher resale value.
5. Sustainable & Ethical Fashion Brands
📈 Why? Buyers are actively seeking out sustainable brands - and they hold value well in resale.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Patagonia Fleece Jackets (especially vintage)
✔ Reformation Dresses & Tops
✔ Everlane Sustainable Basics
✔ Veja Sneakers
📌 Trend Insight: By 2025, 10% of all fashion sales will be secondhand-driven by sustainability-conscious buyers. (Vogue Australia)
6. Plus-Size & Inclusive Sizing
📈 Why? Demand for plus-size resale is skyrocketing. Many brands still fail to offer enough inclusive sizing, so secondhand is where shoppers turn.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Torrid, Eloquii & Good American Jeans
✔ Universal Standard & Girlfriend Collective Activewear
✔ ASOS Curve Party Dresses
📌 Trend Insight: Poshmark has seen a 2x increase in plus-size listings year-over-year. (Vogue Business)
7. High-End Watches
📈 Why? Watches are one of the safest resale investments, and the market is still holding strong despite inflation.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Rolex Submariner & Datejust
✔ Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
✔ Cartier Tank Watches
📌 Trend Insight: The pre-owned luxury watch market is expected to surpass $30 billion by 2025. (Chrono24)
8. Retro Sportswear
📈 Why? 90s & early 2000s sportswear is back, and collectors are paying top dollar for OG pieces.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Nike & Adidas Track Jackets
✔ Vintage Champion & Starter Jerseys
✔ Fila & Reebok Windbreakers
📌 Trend Insight: Vintage sportswear demand is +60% year-over-year on Depop. (Depop Trends Report)
9. Classic & Vintage Denim
📈 Why? Denim never goes out of style - especially vintage Levi’s & rare selvedge denim.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Levi’s 501, 505 & 550 Vintage Jeans
✔ Wrangler & Lee High-Waisted Mom Jeans
✔ Japanese Selvedge Denim (Nudie, APC, Unbranded)
📌 Trend Insight: Vintage denim prices have risen 40% since 2022 - a trend expected to continue into 2025. (The Cut)
10. Occasion Wear (Wedding & Formal Dresses)
📈 Why? Formalwear resale is growing fast - brides & partygoers want high-end looks without the luxury price tag.💰 What Sells Best?
✔ Wedding Dresses (Grace Loves Lace, BHLDN, Pronovias)
✔ Cocktail & Evening Dresses (Zimmermann, Self-Portrait, Diane von Furstenberg)
📌 Trend Insight: Wedding dress resale is up +70% year-over-year. (Brides.com)
Final Thoughts: Resale Wins in 2025
💡 Want to increase profits? Source smarter, watch trends, focus on high-demand items and optimise your selling using Shopfront!
✔ Vintage & luxury items will always be in demand
✔ Sustainable fashion is growing - fast
✔ Streetwear & sneakers are still strong resale bets