If you want to make serious money reselling in 2025, it’s all about knowing what sells. 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. 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.
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.
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.
Resale Wins in 2025
💡 Want to boost your resale profits? Stay ahead of trends, source smarter, and focus on high-demand items.
✔ Vintage & luxury fashion remain top sellers.
✔ Sustainable fashion is growing faster than ever.
✔ Streetwear & sneakers continue to drive high resale value.
But knowing what to sell is just the beginning - scaling efficiently is where the real profits are.
With Shopfront, you can:
✅ List once, sell everywhere – Cross-list to eBay, Depop, Grailed, Shopify & more in seconds.
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Save time, sell smarter, and grow your resale business effortlessly.