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<div> </div>MANILA — An online classifieds marketplace said Filipinos are the top sellers and consumers of secondhand fashion items across Southeast Asia. Carousell said its first “Year-in-Secondhand” showed that Filipino users have embraced pre-loved shopping as both a lifestyle and an eco-conscious choice with a growing focus on affordability and sustainability.<div>&#x27;Sustainable Style&#x27;</div>Women’s fashion emerged as Carousell’s most popular secondhand category across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with the Philippines contributing over 30 percent of regional transactions. Filipino shoppers have gravitated toward thrifted fast-fashion brands. The report highlights that buying secondhand clothing in the Philippines saved the equivalent of 2,544 tonnes of carbon emissions—comparable to washing 552,048 loads of laundry.<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dhbfcGsh2p4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>Filipino sellers also earned an average of P39,000 each from secondhand sales this year, positioning the Philippines among the top three markets for earnings on the platform.<div>Key Trends in the Philippines</div>Carousell’s data insights revealed significant trends shaping Filipino secondhand shopping habits:Fashion Favorites: Searches for &quot;dress,&quot; &quot;Zara,&quot; &quot;Uniqlo,&quot; and &quot;bag&quot; dominated, reflecting strong interest in stylish yet sustainable options.Affordable Luxury: Filipinos pursued accessible luxury brands like Coach and Kate Spade, underscoring a desire for attainable high-end fashion.Generosity in Action: Clothes were the most shared items in Carousell’s free listings, fostering a sense of community among users.Gen Z Nostalgia: Searches for 2000s digital cameras outpaced “iPhone” in 2024, with Gen Z driving a revival of the Y2K aesthetic.Popular Timeframes: Peak shopping activity occurred from 9 to 11 p.m., while sellers were most active listing items around 2 p.m.Collectibles Craze: Collectibles like Sonny Angel and Labubu saw increased interest, with Labubu breaking into the top 20 most-searched items and Sonny Angel climbing 29 spots to rank 24th.Carousell Philippines Business Director Shine Resurreccion lauded the Filipino community for embracing secondhand options. “Choosing pre-loved items not only saves money but also contributes significantly to environmental sustainability. This year alone, our users in the Philippines achieved an impact equivalent to reducing 8,067 years of continuous Netflix streaming,” she said.Carousell Regional Head of Goods, Jingzhi Peh, said the platform is committed to promoting sustainable practices. “Our leadership in key markets provides insights that help us drive programs encouraging secondhand shopping. Our goal is to make sustainable living accessible while reducing environmental impact,” Peh said.

Women’s fashion emerged as Carousell’s most popular secondhand category across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with the Philippines contributing over 30 percent of regional transactions.

Women’s fashion emerged as Carousell’s most popular secondhand category across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with the Philippines contributing over 30 percent of regional transactions.

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Pinoys emerge as top online 'ukay' market: Carousell

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