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Millennials are driving a re-sale clothing boom

Merchandise from Luxury Garage Sale is displayed in their pop-up boutique, in Boston, Mass., July 3, 2018. Luxury Garage Sale is an online luxury consignment shop selling designer brand clothing, accessories, handbags, and shoes.

At first glance, the small boutique looks like many others that line Newbury Street in Boston: Sleek glass shelves and chrome racks are filled with luxury purses, coats, and other accessories arranged by color, designer, or occasion. Despite appearances, all these items in Luxury Garage Sale’s pop-up store share a unique trait  – each one has been previously owned. 

But this isn’t your typical thrift store or charity shop. It’s an example of

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