Thanks to thrift stores and resale platforms like Depop, The RealReal and eBay, you can purchase designer handbags and shoes, high-quality winter accessories and iconic pieces from popular brands – all at a fraction of retail prices. Gifting someone a second-hand item may require a little more effort—like getting to know their style preferences and their clothing or shoe size—but it’s a meaningful way to show that you care about them and the environment. “There’s a real romance in giving the gift of something that’s lived before,” vintage seller Erin Murphy tells Refinery29. “With second-hand gifts, you are giving the story of the piece to someone you care about.”
