The market is growing, while the details still matter.
Resale data can show where demand is moving, but it cannot tell the whole story of a particular bag. Brand, style, provenance, condition, completeness, and timing all affect value. These figures are collected as a clear starting point, with each statistic linked to its original source.
432%
rise in vintage demand
The RealReal reports that demand for vintage on its marketplace rose 432% from 2020 to 2026.
The RealReal 2026 Resale Report, August 25, 2026$367B
projected global market
Global secondhand apparel is projected to reach $367 billion by 2029, according to GlobalData research published in ThredUp’s 2025 report.
ThredUp and GlobalData, March 19, 202523%
online resale growth in 2024
U.S. online resale grew 23% in 2024, its strongest growth rate since 2021, in ThredUp’s GlobalData-backed market study.
ThredUp and GlobalData, March 19, 2025$74B
projected U.S. market
The U.S. secondhand apparel market is projected to reach $74 billion by 2029.
ThredUp and GlobalData, March 19, 202528%
of wardrobes are pre-loved
In Vestiaire Collective and BCG’s 2025 shopper research, respondents said pre-loved pieces make up 28% of their wardrobes.
Vestiaire Collective and BCG, 2025138%
Hermès value retention
Rebag’s 2025 Clair Report put Hermès at 138% average value retention, up 38% year over year. Value retention differs by style, condition, and market timing.
Rebag Clair Report, 2025What these statistics do and do not say.
Market forecasts are projections, not guarantees. Platform reports reflect the items, customers, and methods of their respective businesses. A strong value-retention figure for a brand does not mean every bag from that brand will sell at the same rate.
For an individual vintage or pre-owned handbag, the most useful evidence remains specific: the exact style, materials, date or era where available, hardware, repairs, wear, accessories, and the quality of its authentication and condition documentation.
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This page summarizes published research and marketplace reporting. Each number is linked to the primary report or its publisher’s release. We use the report’s published date, preserve the source wording where context matters, and update this reference when a material new report is released.
- The RealReal 2026 Resale Report, August 25, 2026
- ThredUp 2025 Resale Report with GlobalData research, March 19, 2025
- Vestiaire Collective x BCG 2025 report
- Rebag 2025 Clair Report
Haute2Hand. “Luxury Resale & Vintage Handbag Statistics 2026.” Accessed September 25, 2026. https://haute2hand.com/luxury-resale-statistics
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