With Christmas spending approaching, Brits are being told they could be sitting on a small fortune in vintage clothing, without even realising it.
Experts at second-hand fashion retailer Messina Hembry have named the brands and clothing items that have significantly grown in resale value, from old band tees now worth over £1,000 to vintage jackets fetching hundreds.
The demand for pre-loved fashion is soaring, with recent data showing over 80 per cent of consumers aged 18-34 report wearing second-hand clothing, and a third of them purchase second-hand clothing monthly.*
Collectors and fashion fans are snapping up vintage styles once seen as everyday, and prices are soaring on pieces that were never intended to be high-end.
Vintage band tees, Levi’s denim, football shirts and North Face puffers are all top of the list for today’s buyers.
The rise of functional fashion is also fuelling demand for good-quality, vintage outdoor and active styles, from Carhartt workwear to Nike ACG gear, old Patagonia fleeces and vintage Gore-Tex parkas.
And the Y2K revival is in full swing, with early 2000s Miss Sixty pieces making a comeback and the logomania era of the late 90s and early 00s returning through brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Diesel and Burberry.
The classic Ralph Lauren polo shirts and Stüssy streetwear pieces have also shot up in prices in recent years, especially in rare colourways that collectors are eager to snap up.
Josh Hembry, COO of vintage fashion retailer Messina Hembry said: “Many people may not realise that the old clothes gathering dust in their wardrobes might actually be sought-after pieces that have come back into fashion.
“From vintage Levi’s to retro sportswear and early 2000s staples, fashion fans are loving nostalgic pieces, especially if they’re kept in good condition.
“Vintage band tees are another great example. The merch you bought for £20 at a concert years ago could now be worth several times that.
“It’s always worth doing a bit of research before donating or throwing old clothes away. Make sure to check what similar items are selling for online. You might be surprised at how much your old favourites are worth.”
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