Known for its fashion-conscious population, Australia has witnessed a significant rise in the demand for secondhand apparel as more and more people embrace sustainable fashion practices.
Fortunately, there are a growing number of online thrift store options for Australians wanting to buy secondhand clothing online. Through our research for the State of Fashion Resale in Australia Report, we have discovered a variety of online stores selling preloved clothing.
These stores help to promote circular fashion and make it easy to buy preloved clothes online. Lots of shoppers in regional and remote Australia don’t have access to local thrift stores or op shops, but they really want to make secondhand their first option, so finding an online store that sells second hand items is essential.
We have created a comprehensive list of over 40 online platforms in Australia where you can buy secondhand clothing and accessories.
You will be able to find items that are new with tags, like-new or gently used at a fraction of the retail price. You can also sell your own clothing through some of these stores, helping to keep clothing in circulation for longer and reduce your environmental impact.
There is a wide range of Australian owned and operated sites that specialise in clothing for women and/or men
So if you love buying secondhand clothing, here are the best online thrift stores for all things secondhand.
- Reluv - Reluv makes it easy to buy and sell preloved clothing. With thousands of products listed online you will find clothing from a wide range of brands and price points. Every garment is ‘Certified Reluvable’ having gone through a rigorous 7 step quality checking process before being listed for sale. Reluv is a sustainable business focused on addressing the social and environmental impacts of fashion. $1 from every sale is donated to garment workers in Bangladesh.
- The Closet - The Closet resells second hand clothes, shoes, and fashion accessories on behalf of Australian girls and women via their online thrift shop. Based in Queensland the business has been operating since 2019
- The Re Club - The Re Club offers a wide range of preloved clothing. They sell women's clothing, menswear and maternity wear. You can buy from their online store or join their ‘club’ so you can trade in clothes you no longer wear and get reward points to purchase other clothes.
- Designer Wardrobe - Designer wardrobe is an online marketplace for buying and selling preloved clothes. Sellers can list and sell their own items and for buyers there is purchase protection in place for peace of mind when you shop.
- Mutual Muse - Mutual Muse sells clothing online and they also have 2 bricks and mortar stores in Victoria. Mutual muse sells clothing. shoes and accessories.
- Yourdrobe - is an app for fashion enthusiasts to buy, sell or swap designer labels and accessories. It is a peer-to-peer marketplace where sellers can list and sell their own items.
- Airrobe - Airrobe offers a wide range of designer made pre-owned garments, footwear and accessories. Airrobe is an online peer-to-peer marketplace where customers can list and sell their own items and they also provide the option to rent select items on their site. Airrobe stock womens, mens and children clothing.
- Mills and York - A peer-to-peer fashion platform offering high end designer clothing and accessories for women. Customers have the option to buy or rent items via Mills and York.
- Blue Spinach - At the high end of town is Blue Spinach which offers luxury designer clothing, bags and accessories for women and men. They have an online platform and 2 showrooms to view products before purchase.
- The Turn - The Turn is a destination to buy and sell quality second hand designer apparel, footwear and bags for women.
- Populace Threads - An online platform offering affordable clothing for women, men and children. This is a peer-to-peer marketplace where sellers list and sell their own clothing.
- The Joyful Fashionista - An online peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling affordable preloved clothing for men and women. Sellers can list and sell their own items by creating an account.
- Dotcomme - Think Fashion runway! Octavious has sourced incredible clothing items from across the world. The collection currently has over 3500 items. Half of the collection is available for sale and the other half are collectors items which are loaned out to museums and for press features. There are two stores in Melbourne CBD.
- Flashback - Focused on the designer and trendy end of the market, Flashback curates and sells preloved designer, vintage, rare, limited edition and luxury garments for women and men. Flashback is definitely focussed on the younger market and offers the opportunity to shop the wardrobes of bloggers and influencers.
- Rehomed Clothing - Rehomed Clothing offers preloved clothing at an affordable price point. They stock mens and womens clothing and accesories. This is a peer-to-peer marketplace
- Acey Acey Boutique - Named after a cat called Acey ( how fab is that!)! NSW based Acey Acey is an online preloved boutique selling a curated range of designer clothing, shoes and accessories for women.
- The Harmonic - Started by two sisters, The Harmonic is founded in Perth and offers clothing and accessories for women. Customers can buy and sell preloved designer clothing with The Harmonic. They stock clothing and accessories from ethical AU & NZ-owned labels, and select top international brands.
- Preloved Clothing Online - This Sydney based retailer has a bricks and mortar store and an online store. Selling designer goods with a focus on qualitity and authenticity, Preloved Clothing Online offers weekly new arrivals in their vibrant webstore.
- Revoir - Revoir is an Australian marketplace for second hand designer and luxury clothes, shoes and bags. Founded in 2016, Revoir is the destination for preloved fashion from the world’s top fashion houses.
- Secondo - Secondo is a Melbourne based consignment store which offers of pre-loved garments, accessories and luxury vintage items. Secondo also stocks a variety of international and as well as local independent designers. Secondo also supports Prahran Mission and Siwali Community School for disadvantaged children in West Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Dear Little Panko - Dear LIttle Panko is an online preloved clothes store located in Australia with a focus on contemporary Australian and NZ brands. They stock womens clothing and accessories.
- Swapup - Swapup, based in Sydney is another online store selling preloved clothing for women and children. They have a great range and are also focused on sustainability using cardboard and compostable packaging.
- The Secret Closet - This Perth based consignment boutique specalises in clothing, footwear handbags and accessories for women.
- Boiing - Based in Sydney, Booing is a user friendly platform which connects people to resell, reuse and recycle fashion items that they longer use. Boiing sells womens, mens and childrens clothing.
- Restitched - Recent newcomer to the resale world, Restitched offers a resale service for sellers and a curated range of designer clothes for shoppers.
- Luxelabel - Luxelabel was established in 2017 in an effort to make secondhand mainstream. Their online store specialises in designer womenswear. Every Luxe piece is carefully inspected, and professionally laundered before listing and shipped free of charge.
- Lulus Fashion Flair - offers a range of carefully selected and affordable women's sustainable fashion. Offerring both new sustainable fashion labels and a great range of quality second hand clothing online.
- Preloved Closet -this premium resale destination offers designer clothing for women from the wardrobes of fashion influencers and high society.
- Use Ta - Use Ta is an online marketplace where you can find second hand clothing for children as well as maternity and parenting products. This is a great store to check out if you’re looking for secondhand items for baby, toddler or children or maternity wear during pregnancy.
- Minime Preloved - Minime Preloved is a family run business based in WA, which offers a convenient and affordable way to shop second hand baby and kids' clothing, shoes and accessories online. They have a broad range of items and offer same day shipping for orders placed before 12pm.
- Kidscloset - Kids Closet is the “offspring” of The Closet and is a Brisbane based business which offers quality, sustainable, stylish and affordable kid’s clothing.
- Jumping Jack - specialises in affordable baby, kids and maternity clothing
- Second Childhood - specialise in quality recycled designer children’s & baby's clothes, toys, and accessories at affordable prices.
- Recyclababy - sells quality second-hand baby and kids clothing in excellent used condition
- Daisy Chain - sells affordable preloved clothing for babies and children from preemie size up to aged 16.
- Slow Revolution - quality secondhand preloved baby, toddler and kids clothing which caters to the needs of growing children.
- Depop - Depop is a leading global marketplace for secondhand fashion items. With its user-friendly interface and extensive range of listings, Depop has quickly gained popularity among fashion enthusiasts in Australia. The platform allows individuals to sell their gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories directly to buyers. Depop caters to the younger thrift shopper and according to Depop, 1 in every 4 Australians aged 18 - 25 are on Depop.
- Poshmark - UK owned Poshmark launched in Australia in 2021. Poshmark is peer-to-peer marketplace where sellers can list and sell their own items. Some sellers offer an additional discount when you bundle items from their shops.
- eBay - eBay, one of the largest online marketplaces globally, remains a trusted source for secondhand clothing in Australia. It offers a vast selection of pre-owned fashion items, ranging from high-end designer labels to budget-friendly brands. You can check seller ratings to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
- Facebook Marketplace: Facebook Marketplace has become an increasingly popular platform for buying and selling secondhand items, including clothing. This online marketplace connects local buyers and sellers, making it convenient for Australians to find pre-loved fashion in their area. With a simple search function and easy communication through Facebook Messenger, you can negotiate prices, arrange pickups, and discover hidden gems in your local community.
- Vestiaire Collective: Vestiaire Collective is a premium online marketplace that specialises in luxury and designer secondhand fashion. This platform offers a curated selection of authenticated, high-quality clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories. Vestiaire Collective employs strict quality control measures to ensure the authenticity of the items sold on their platform. Vestiaire Collective is also the world’s first B Corp fashion resale platform. B Corp is a certification that evaluates the social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability of a company.
- The RealReal: Although based in the United States, The RealReal ships internationally, including Australia. It is an excellent option for purchasing secondhand luxury fashion and accessories. The platform guarantees the authenticity of all items sold and provides detailed product descriptions and condition reports. With an extensive collection of luxury brands, The RealReal offers a high-end shopping experience for those seeking unique designer pieces.
- Still White - Wedding dresses are traditionally a single use product but Still White is on a mission to change this. Selling wedding dresses via a peer to peer online platform, Still White has over 80,000 dresses listed for sale and is Australia's largest secondhand marketplace for wedding dresses.
- I Do Gowns has a large, diverse range of used, second hand or preloved wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, formal wear, flower girls and page boy wear, clothing accessories, mother of the bride wear and venue decorations for sale in Australia. I Do Gowns was established in 2004,
With the increasing demand for sustainable fashion, the availability of secondhand clothing online in Australia has grown substantially.
These platforms provide an opportunity to explore a wide variety of styles, budgets, and brands while contributing to a more environmentally friendly and ethical fashion industry.
Whether you choose established marketplaces like eBay and Depop or opt for specialised platforms like Reluv, buying secondhand clothing online allows you to embrace your personal style while reducing your environmental impact.
Happy shopping!
PS: If you know of other Australian based resale sites we have missed, please email us and we will add them to the list.