Today we’re shining the staff spotlight on all things PLT Marketplace.
We caught up with some of the team to ask them all about their fave PLT Marketplace features, top fashion finds and tips for when it comes to shopping pre-loved.
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Anna Westerman | Campaign Manager | Boutique – SHOPSHOP
How often do you shop pre-loved fashion?
Probably too often I’m honest… I’m going to say at least weekly but *disclaimer* I am pretty strict with my shopping habits and tend to operate a “one in, one out” policy.
I’m constantly clearing out my wardrobe to make room for any new I’m looking to buy into.
What is your favourite thing about shopping pre-loved fashion?
I love the hunt or the search when it comes to shopping vintage or pre-loved fashion.
Finding those hidden gems in the corners of the internet brings me endless joy.
What is your favourite feature on PLT Marketplace app?
Definitely the fact that you can shop all brands and vintage, not just PrettyLittleThing.
How easy did you find listing a non-PLT item?
I spend a lot of my time on buying/selling apps (my bad) and PLT Marketplace holds it own and is easy to use so no complaints here.
What would you like to see in the future on PLT Marketplace?
I think it would be cool to make your boutique/shop front more customisable so you can make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
What is your favourite thing to look for when shopping pre-loved fashion?
A lot of my money goes on interesting old t-shirts so any tee with a cool/funny/novelty slogan does it for me. The older and more worn in the better.
What has been your favourite pre-loved item that you have purchased before?
I’m going to say any of my battered oversized leather jacket collection.
They’re timeless and generally *chef’s kiss*.
What tips would you give to others when it comes to shopping pre-loved items?
Maybe an obvious one but I always ask for measurements when it comes to any pre-loved pieces I’m thinking of buying. I’m familiar with my own measurements and how these compare with the fit of my own personal pieces in my wardrobe already. This way you always know things are going to fit how you like them to so you can avoid any disappointment there.
Bradley Tyler | Marketing Manager | Boutique – BradleyTyler30
How often do you shop pre-loved fashion?
Probably purchase monthly but I’m constantly looking through vintage apps and shops.
What is your favourite thing about shopping pre-loved fashion?
Finding unique pieces that you’ll find no one else wearing.
What is your favourite feature on PLT Marketplace app?
The fact it’s not just a platform for pre-loved PLT clothes and it caters to all genders.
How easy did you find listing a non-PLT item?
Literally so easy, most of my items are non PLT.
What would you like to see in the future on PLT Marketplace?
Videos to see the fit of the clothing.
What is your favourite thing to look for when shopping pre-loved fashion?
Good quality materials.
What has been your favourite pre-loved item that you have purchased before?
A Nike jumper.
What tips would you give to others when it comes to shopping pre-loved items?
Take as many pictures as possible so the buyer can determine if the product is the right one for them.
Brittany Gooddy | Marketing Executive | Boutique – Brittany
What is your favourite thing about shopping pre-loved fashion?
Being able to buy things no longer in stock for a fraction of the price.
What is your favourite feature on PLT Marketplace app?
Definitely being able to link to previous PLT orders, it saves so much time not having to take pictures and write a description!
How easy did you find listing a non-PLT item?
Super easy, it’s so straight forward and simple to follow.
What is your favourite thing to look for when shopping pre-loved fashion?
Items that are no longer available to buy directly from the main store. It’s such a treat being able to get pieces you thought were out of stock forever!
What has been your favourite pre-loved item that you have purchased before?
A pair of Doc Martin boots, they were at least half price and already broken in by the previous owner so no blisters!
What tips would you give to others when it comes to shopping pre-loved items?
Always make sure you have tracking whether you’re buying or selling, there’s nothing worse than a parcel going missing.
Hollie Dingsdale | Content Marketing Executive | Boutique – DingsdaleH
How often do you shop pre-loved fashion?
I shop pre-loved fashion quite regularly, especially when trying to find a product that has maybe sold out or is a particular designer – I’ve found quite a few pieces for a much lower price & absolutely love them.
What is your favourite thing about shopping pre-loved fashion?
I like how you can find absolute gems that nobody else will have, truly unique pieces which you can then style with your everyday staples.
A mix of high street and pre-loved fashion is what I tend to go for.
What is your favourite feature on PLT Marketplace app?
The automatic cropping of images when listing is an absolute life saver – so quick and saves any hassle.
I also like how you can give an accurate description of the product condition – sometimes you’ve only wore something once or twice so I love that it can be listed as Like New.
How easy did you find listing a non-PLT item?
Very easy, I was able to simply add the brand name if it wasn’t already included.
What would you like to see in the future on PLT Marketplace?
Maybe the possibility to bid on items, saving a few £’s here & there is always a winner!
What is your favourite thing to look for when shopping pre-loved fashion?
Oversized blazers – I’ve found so many good boxy blazers when shopping pre-loved.
What has been your favourite pre-loved item that you have purchased before?
A couple of years ago I managed to find a vintage Prada bag for literally a fifth of what I would have paid brand new – I use the bag most days and am still shocked by just how much of an absolute bargain it was!
What tips would you give to others when it comes to shopping pre-loved items?
Check out the menswear section too! If off-duty style is your go-to then men’s clothes are the one.
Oversized knitwear, blazers and graphic t-shirts are a must.
Izzy Williams | Social Graphic Designer | Boutique: Izbels
How often do you shop pre-loved fashion?
More often than not I shop pre-loved! I think it’s nice to have some pieces that not everyone has to help create your own personal style.
What is your favourite thing about shopping pre-loved fashion?
Pieces are more likely to be one of a kind so feel more personal to you.
What is your favourite feature on PLT Marketplace app?
Being able to list past PLT purchases in less than 30 secs!
How easy did you find listing a non-PLT item?
Really simple to list a ‘non PLT’ item as the app functions work in line with other re-selling platforms so it’s really straightforward to use.
What is your favourite thing to look for when shopping pre-loved fashion?
Specific items eg. ‘Black knee-high boot’, rather than a brand name.
What has been your favourite pre-loved item that you have purchased before?
A Miu Miu denim jacket!
What tips would you give to others when it comes to shopping pre-loved items?
Think about what words someone might use when describing an item.
Sometimes if I switch out the words I use (if I can’t see something I’m looking for), products I might be after then might come up in the results.
Leonie Brown | Head of Marketing Operations | Boutique Name – Leonie
How often do you shop pre-loved fashion?
Very frequently, I will always try and shop second-hand before shopping online or on high-street.
What is your favourite thing about shopping pre-loved fashion?
You can find amazing quality and unique pieces. As well as giving a new life to something that otherwise could have ended up in the bin.
What is your favourite feature on PLT Marketplace app?
I love as a seller that you can select if you accept returns or not. As that’s a frequent question that most buyers ask.
How easy did you find listing a non-PLT item?
Most items that I’ve listed are not PLT and I found the process really easy and straight forward.
What would you like to see in the future on PLT Marketplace?
I can’t wait to see a new vintage collection from Indiyah!
What is your favourite thing to look for when shopping pre-loved fashion?
I love shopping in the men’s department, its perfect for oversized blazers, t-shirts, and trench coats.
What has been your favourite pre-loved item that you have purchased before?
Got to be a vintage Burberry trench coat for £50.
What tips would you give to others when it comes to shopping pre-loved items?
Know all of your measurements as sometimes it can be difficult to see the exact size on photos.
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