With a world’s worth of secondhand and used clothing available, resale platforms like Depop are connecting buyers and sellers of even the most niche and specific styles across large distances.

Platforms like Depop, eBay and Vinted, which launched in Ireland late last year, have surged in popularity, helping to democratise selling second-hand clothes and ushering in an anything-goes ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Danielle Mass, a 25-year-old founder from London, about starting a Depop shop. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Secondhand fashion has become one of the best ways to make a quick buck. Apps like Depop and Vinted provide a platform for side hustles and wardrobe spring cleans alike. Where consumer demand ...