I’ve always been into the hunt when it comes to my work and, for me, that usually starts on eBay. There is nothing better than that feeling when you find something you weren’t even looking for, and suddenly you can’t imagine living without it. 

Whether I’m pulling for a red carpet, styling for an album, or just down a rabbit hole late at night, I’m usually scrolling on eBay. Pre-loved pieces just make things more interesting. They take away the pressure for everything to feel perfect or overly styled. Sometimes the best things don’t quite go together on paper, but they work. Looks that feel a little off center, a little nostalgic, slightly strange—the kind that are more instinctive than thought-through. More personality, less polish.

That’s why spring and summer always stand out to me. Style feels more spontaneous, more open to mixing, reworking, and reimagining what’s already out there. The trends curated by Brie Welch for this report—from the asymmetric energy of “Slightly Unsettled” to the bold contrasts in “Color Interruption”—capture that spirit and celebrate the uniqueness born when we mix the uncommon. They also reflect what makes pre-loved fashion so powerful: the ability to remix, rediscover, and create something entirely your own from what already exists.

Harry Lambert
Stylist
Harry Lambert, Stylist

Legacy brands
dominate demand

Legacy brands continue to show resilience on the resale market, with Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, and Chanel maintaining the most global purchases in Q1 2026. Meanwhile, Dior has entered the rankings, as fresh creative energy led by Jonathan Anderson translated to growing momentum for the fashion house.

*Rankings based on global eBay purchases from January 2026-March 2026; Q4 2025 rankings based on based on global eBay purchases from October 2025-December 2025

Q4 2025 SOLD ITEMS

Q1 2026 SOLD ITEMS

Closets are in motion

Looking at the top growing listings in 2026, sellers are driving the pace of resale in 2026.

A wave of listings from accessible, widely-loved brands like Steve Madden and Birkenstock underscores resale’s reach across price points, while Polène’s rapid rise speaks to the coveted brand at the height of its popularity.

*Top growing brands by listings in pre-loved condition globally from January 2026-March 2026

Q1 listing growth

Brioni

59x

Rhude

43x

Steve Madden

23x

Birkenstock

11x

Damson Madder

10x

Polène

6x

Blancpain

5x

Tommy Hilfiger

3x

Marine Serre

3x

Borsalino

3x

Resale value
is rising

Resale value is rising fast for select brands and pieces, making now a smart time to list.

Rodarte and Blumarine are both benefiting from the shift toward a more expressive, feminine style. Raf Simons continues to resonate with archival-minded shoppers, while emerging labels like Aupen and Eckhaus Latta are gaining momentum—creating new opportunities for sellers as values rise.

*Percentages based on global average sales price growth on eBay from January 2026-March 2026

Brands growing in the resale market by average sales price.

INCREASED BY

+721%

+384%

+317%

+298%

+200%

+170%

+145%

+144%

+141%

+126%

The resale value of handbags

Roomy, structured, and impossible to miss: the season’s top bags balance function with strong design codes, proving that bigger, more recognizable styles are leading resale value. If it’s taking up a lot of space in your closet, it may just be worth something—global listings in the women’s bags and handbags category are up nearly +20% in Q1 2026.

*Percentages based on global average sales price growth on eBay from January 2026-March 2026, and category listing growth from January 2026-March 2026

Gucci Padlock bag +530%

Gucci Padlock bag +530%

Chanel 25 Small bag +77%

Chanel 25 Small bag +77%

Saint Laurent Y tote: +253%

Saint Laurent Y tote: +253%

Bottega Veneta Arco tote: +177%

Bottega Veneta Arco tote: +177%

Gucci Giglio bag: +428%

Gucci Giglio bag: +428%

Gucci B bag: +73%

Gucci B bag: +73%

The resale value of handbags

Roomy, structured, and impossible to miss: the season’s top bags balance function with strong design codes, proving that bigger, more recognizable styles are leading resale value. If it’s taking up a lot of space in your closet, it may just be worth something—global listings in the women’s bags and handbags category are up nearly +20% in Q1 2026.

*Percentages based on global average sales price growth on eBay from January 2026-March 2026, and category listing growth from January 2026-March 2026

  • Gucci Padlock bag +530%

    Gucci Padlock bag +530%

  • Chanel 25 Small bag +77%

    Chanel 25 Small bag +77%

  • Saint Laurent Y tote: +253%

    Saint Laurent Y tote: +253%

  • Bottega Veneta Arco tote: +177%

    Bottega Veneta Arco tote: +177%

  • Gucci Giglio bag: +428%

    Gucci Giglio bag: +428%

  • Gucci B bag: +73%

    Gucci B bag: +73%

The resale value of watches

Watches continue to gain value as style statements and long-term investments. Cartier’s continued dominance, alongside models like the Patek Philippe Nautilus, reflects growing demand for timeless, recognizable pieces that hold cultural and resale value. Listings in the global jewelry & watches category have climbed nearly +20% in Q1 2026.

*Percentages based on global average sales price growth on eBay from January 2026-March 2026 and category listing growth from January 2026-March 2026

Cartier Demoiselle +80%

Cartier Demoiselle +80%

Patek Philippe Nautilus: +154%

Patek Philippe Nautilus: +154%

Cartier Tank Américaine: +43%

Cartier Tank Américaine: +43%

Cartier Tank Française: +39%

Cartier Tank Française: +39%

Cartier Baignoire: +21%

Cartier Baignoire: +21%

Cartier Ballon Bleu: +23%

Cartier Ballon Bleu: +23%

The resale value of watches

Watches continue to gain value as style statements and long-term investments. Cartier’s continued dominance, alongside models like the Patek Philippe Nautilus, reflects growing demand for timeless, recognizable pieces that hold cultural and resale value. Listings in the global jewelry & watches category have climbed nearly +20% in Q1 2026.

*Percentages based on global average sales price growth on eBay from January 2026-March 2026 and category listing growth from January 2026-March 2026

  • Cartier Demoiselle +80%

    Cartier Demoiselle +80%

  • Patek Philippe Nautilus: +154%

    Patek Philippe Nautilus: +154%

  • Cartier Tank Américaine: +43%

    Cartier Tank Américaine: +43%

  • Cartier Tank Française: +39%

    Cartier Tank Française: +39%

  • Cartier Baignoire: +21%

    Cartier Baignoire: +21%

  • Cartier Ballon Bleu: +23%

    Cartier Ballon Bleu: +23%

The CBK effect

Minimalism is back in the spotlight and it has a muse. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s effortless ‘90s uniform has re-entered the fashion conversation, driving demand for her signature staples.

In March alone, global eBay users searched for Calvin Klein more than 3,800x per hour—from screen to search, the impact was immediate.

*Percentages based on global searches on eBay from March 2025-March 2026

Prada Spazzolato: +518%

Prada Spazzolato: +518%

Selima sunglasses: +747%

Selima sunglasses: +747%

Levi's 517: +78%

Levi's 517: +78%

L.L.Bean Boat and Tote: +40%

L.L.Bean Boat and Tote: +40%

The CBK effect

Minimalism is back in the spotlight and it has a muse. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s effortless ‘90s uniform has re-entered the fashion conversation, driving demand for her signature staples.

In March alone, global eBay users searched for Calvin Klein more than 3,800x per hour—from screen to search, the impact was immediate.

*Percentages based on global searches on eBay from March 2025-March 2026

  • Prada Spazzolato: +518%

    Prada Spazzolato: +518%

  • Selima sunglasses: +747%

    Selima sunglasses: +747%

  • Levi's 517: +78%

    Levi's 517: +78%

  • L.L.Bean Boat and Tote: +40%

    L.L.Bean Boat and Tote: +40%

Scoring the halftime look

After Bad Bunny debuted the Adidas BadBo 1.0 during his halftime performance, searches surged more than 50% globally the day of the show compared to the day before. Meanwhile, Lady Gaga’s surprise appearance in a custom Luar dress drove an over 160% spike in searches—highlighting how the halftime stage has evolved into one of fashion’s most powerful runways.

*Percentages based on global searches on eBay from February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026

Halftime show fashion moment

Looking
forward

A gentle unraveling is happening with style for Spring/Summer 2026. It's not about feeling overly fixed, but rather embracing silhouettes that slip slightly off-center, fabrics that flutter, and the idea of clothing in mid-motion. There's a poetry to things coming undone just enough to create an instinctive ease.

Trends like feathery trims and funky color-blocking—which by all logic shouldn't quite work but somehow land perfectly—feel playful yet deliberate. There's a gravitation toward textures that catch light, colors that interrupt each other, and silhouettes that shift proportions—items with personality that spark conversation rather than fill a closet.

The return of irreverent layering and early it-bags is a reminder that great style rarely comes from buying head-to-toe new. Pre-loved pieces, with their character and history, disrupt anything too expected and make style feel more self-assured.

Resale is no longer orbiting the fashion cycle but embedded within it, moving at the same speed, and at times, even setting the pace! As trends continue to remix the past, eBay's pre-loved selection remains a primary source for fashion lovers around the world. The future of getting dressed feels inherently circular: discovering, reworking, and recontextualizing style is an ongoing conversation I hope we continue having.

Brie Welch

Brie Welch

Trend 01

Color
interruption

Clashing tones and retro palettes create a sense of visual energy that feels deliberately spontaneous.

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Athletic references and side-striping introduce graphic contrast and kinetic color blocking.

Track jacket

Track jacket

+6%

Striped track pants

Striped track pants

+75%

Hockey jersey

Hockey jersey

+13%

Track jacket

Track jacket

+6%

Striped track pants

Striped track pants

+75%

Hockey jersey

Hockey jersey

+13%

Expressive, personality-driven pieces, from cult streetwear to boldly patterned accessories, are bringing color and individuality into everyday wardrobes.

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

SEARCHES INCREASED BY
  • +56%
  • +35%
  • +15%
  • +14%
IN Q1 2026, GLOBAL EBAY USERS SEARCHED
  • +65x per min
  • +30x per min

Forget cerulean, aqua is being searched more than 65 times per minute! We can thank the joyful dissonance and anti-minimal color theory currently in the zeitgeist for this summer's funky color-blocking.

Brie Welch

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

Color interruption trend

Trend 02

Slightly
unsettled

Embrace the grey area between unfinished and complete with clothing that appears shifted, interrupted, or imperfect.

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Timeless staples are worn with a subtle sense of disruption, styled looser and broken-in to feel more personal than polished.

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

SEARCHES INCREASED BY
  • +44%
  • +41%
  • +33%
  • +18%
Hybrid and unexpected styles of sneakers lean slightly unconventional, grounding an otherwise classic look with athletic irreverence.
Wales Bonner Samba: 189%

Wales Bonner Samba: 189%

Maison Margiela Tabi: +27%

Maison Margiela Tabi: +27%

Puma Speedcat Ballet: +382%

Puma Speedcat Ballet: +382%

Isabel Marant wedge: +78%

Isabel Marant wedge: +78%

Hybrid and unexpected styles of sneakers lean slightly unconventional, grounding an otherwise classic look with athletic irreverence.
  • Wales Bonner Samba: 189%

    Wales Bonner Samba: 189%

  • Maison Margiela Tabi: +27%

    Maison Margiela Tabi: +27%

  • Puma Speedcat Ballet: +382%

    Puma Speedcat Ballet: +382%

  • Isabel Marant wedge: +78%

    Isabel Marant wedge: +78%

With searches for asymmetry up 34%, expressive design is the theme here. Intentionally skewed tailoring moments mixed with classic shirting make for a trend all about pure exploration through line and shape.

Brie Welch

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026); Search queries have been shortened in image copy for readability; Full search queries include ‘Wales Bonner studded samba,’ ‘Isabel Marant wedge sneaker,’ and ‘Maison Margiela Tabi sneaker’

Slightly unsettled trend

Trend 03

Weightless
drama

Sheer layers and kinetic textures bring movement to the forefront. This season, drama comes from lightness. Silhouettes evoke motion and blur the line between clothing and atmosphere.

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Delicate trims and tactile details add movement and subtle drama with every step.

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

SEARCHES INCREASED BY
  • +99%
  • +24%
  • +18%
  • +7%
IN Q1 2026, GLOBAL EBAY USERS SEARCHED
  • 250x per min

Soft frills ground the look while keeping it fluid.

Ralph Lauren slip dress

Ralph Lauren slip dress

+75%

Knit cloche

Knit cloche

+44%

Mesh gloves

Mesh gloves

+16%

Ralph Lauren slip dress

Ralph Lauren slip dress

+75%

Knit cloche

Knit cloche

+44%

Mesh gloves

Mesh gloves

+16%

Temperatures are rising just as quickly as searches for scarf halter tops, up 97%. Sheer organza, lace, feathers—it's screaming romance, but with lightness and ease.

Brie Welch

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

Weightless drama trend

Trend 04

Drenched in
disruption

From novelty prints to metallic finishes, fashion is embracing decoration as a primary language—layered, expressive, unapologetically bold, and a little camp.

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Playful details and repeat patterns transform garments into expressive statements.

Shearling trim

Shearling trim

+132%

Polka dots

Polka dots

+23%

Shearling trim

Shearling trim

+132%

Polka dots

Polka dots

+23%

Metallic finishes, glittery watches, and bold accessories amplify the look with decorative intensity and heirloom appeal.

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

SEARCHES INCREASED BY
  • +85%
  • +44%
  • +24%
IN Q1 2026, GLOBAL EBAY USERS SEARCHED
  • 615x per min

Playful maximalism, from polka dots to napoleonic details, is pure decorative joy for the eye. But factoring in deliberate details like the Gem Dior watch, where searches are up 85%, grounds it all back in reality.

Brie Welch

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

Drenched in disruption trend

Trend 05

Quiet
confidence

From exaggerated blazers to rounded outerwear, this is structure in flux, where garments feel lived-in rather than engineered.

Shop the trend

Handbags
that balance
structure
with ease,
giving a
subtle
slouch.

Chanel Executive tote

Chanel Executive tote

+762%

Hermès Lindy

Hermès Lindy bag

+31%

Bottega Veneta bag

Bottega Veneta bag

+196%

Chanel Executive tote

Chanel Executive tote

+762%

Hermès Lindy

Hermès Lindy bag

+31%

Bottega Veneta bag

Bottega Veneta bag

+196%

Accessories echo the shift toward softened architecture through curved edges and heritage headwear.

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026)

SEARCHES INCREASED BY
  • +25%
  • +19%
  • +12%
  • +9%

There's confidence in wearing a baker boy cap with forever classics like Levi's 501 jeans, up 29% and The Row loafers, up 89%. Getting your hands on a Chanel Executive tote cements the nostalgic yet modern look.

Brie Welch

*Global searches on eBay, year over year (March 2025 vs. March 2026); Full search query includes ‘Bottega Veneta Campana bag’

Quiet confidence trend
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