Levi’s is getting into the resale game.
The company is launching its own program for shoppers to buy and sell pre-owned jeans and jackets, called Levi’s SecondHand.
Written content by Madeline Stone via Business Insider
Customers who bring in their old denim to Levi’s stores can get a credit of between $5 and $35, depending on the item’s age, condition, and original retail price.
As an example, items that were made in the last 10 years are subject to credits that range from $5 to $15 for jeans and $5 to $20 for Trucker Jackets.
The most valuable trade-ins are items from Premium Levi’s collections and pieces that were made more than 20 years ago. For both categories, jeans go for up to $30 and Trucker Jackets go for up to $35.
If an item isn’t in good enough condition to resell, customers will still get a $5 credit and Levi’s will recycle it.
The credit can be used at Levi’s stores and on the brand’s website.
After the pre-owned denim is traded in, it’s professionally cleaned and then listed for sale on Levi’s SecondHand’s website.
The idea is “all about connecting people to timeless styles they otherwise may not have found, and most importantly, saving clothing from going into a landfill,” according to the Levi’s SecondHand site.
Resale continues to be a popular trend as awareness around sustainability and fashion’s impact on the environment grows. According to a 2018 report from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global waste water. Resale players hope that by encouraging customers to buy clothing secondhand, they can reduce the emissions and waste water used to produce new items. Read more from Business Insider.
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