# Secondhand Premium Accessories Kate Spade New York Launches a Pre-Loved Collection with ThredUp By Kanesa D | Published 2023-02-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-new-york References: [fashionunited](https://fashionunited.com/news/business/kate-spade-new-york-launches-resale-programme-with-thredup/2023020652109) & [katespade](https://www.katespade.com/) Kate Spade New York is joining [ThredUp’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondhand-search-engine) resale platform with the debut of the ‘Pre-Loved’ program. ThredUp's resale-as-a-service (RaaS) enables brands to connect to the company's operating platform to create a tailored resale experience, and the initiative has already recruited brands like [Tommy Hilfiger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-denim), [Canada Goose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss26-summer-mainline), and Francesca’s. Customers may take part by printing a prepaid mailing label from the website, packing a shippable box with children's or women's merchandise, and sending it to ThredUp. Consumers will receive a shopping credit that can be used online or in-store. “We continue to identify ways that our brand can show up for our community and help minimise our footprint on the planet. We are thrilled to partner with ThredUp, a company that shares our values, to work towards a more responsible future,” said Kate Spade New York CEO, Liz Frazer. Image Credit: Kate Spade New York ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pre-loved Accessories:** The growth of pre-loved accessories will increase opportunities for subscription-based businesses, rental services and luxury consignment stores. - **Resale-as-a-service:** Resale-as-a-service offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry by creating new revenue streams and increasing customer engagement. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The growth of pre-loved accessories as part of sustainable fashion will create disruptive innovation opportunities in the circular economy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can leverage the growth of resale-as-a-service to reinforce their position as sustainable brands. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods retail will benefit from the high-end pre-loved accessories segment, while catering to its environmentally conscious customer base. - **Subscription Economy:** The subscription-based business model will become more relevant as pre-loved accessories create demand for a rental fashion model. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preowned-platform.md) - [Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-and-poshmark.md) - [Mindful Preloved Fashion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyse-london-preloved.md) - [Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-runway.md) - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md) - [Collaborative Retailer Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-collection.md) - [Luggage Resale Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-beis.md) - [Online Luxury Resale Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-consignment-platform.md) - [Pre-Loved Plaything Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovevery-preloved.md)