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The RealReal

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Overview

About The RealReal

The RealReal is a San Francisco-based luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. The company authenticates and resells pre-owned designer apparel, accessories, fine jewelry, and home goods, positioned as the largest dedicated luxury resale platform in the US.

Rankings

Where The RealReal ranks

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  1. Position 2 of 10 Top 10 Luxury Fashion Resale Websites

Latest coverage

The RealReal on RetailBoss

The Top Designer Resale Websites, Editor Picks

10 Best Designer Resale Sites in 2024

The rise of designer resale websites has revolutionized the luxury goods market, offering a sustainable and accessible alternative to traditional retail. These digital platforms have tapped into the growing demand for pre-owned luxury items, catering to consumers’ changing attitudes towards…

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The Rise of Designer Resale Sites

The rise of designer resale websites has revolutionized the luxury goods market, offering a sustainable and accessible alternative to traditional retail. The global luxury resale market was valued at US$32.61 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$51.77 billion by…

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The RealReal Exits Beauty Business

A luxury resale marketplace, The RealReal has decided to wind down its beauty business as it shifts focus towards its core luxury consignment operations. Amid economic uncertainty and increasing competition in the secondhand market, the company is reallocating resources from…

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