What is Vinted

The platform is an online marketplace that enables the purchase, sale and exchange of fashion items among private consumers. The company focuses on second-hand fashion in the female, male, or kids categories.

Vinted makes money via fixed and variable fees as well as advertising for sellers (called Wardrobe Spotlight and Item Bump, respectively).

Founded in 2008, Vinted has become a household name in the fashion industry. The company has raised over $562 million in venture capital funding.

How Does Vinted Work?

Vinted is an peer-to-peer online marketplace that facilitates the purchase, sale and exchange of clothing items. As the name indicates, Vinted primary focus lies in vintage and/or second-hand fashion.

Users can sell clothes in either the Women, Men or Kids category. Sellable items include things such as:

• Jeans, skirts, lingerie, dresses or sweaters
• Shoes, i.e. sandals, heels, boots, or flip-flops
• Bags, including shoulder bags, fanny packs, handbags, backpacks and more
• Accessories, for instance watches, sunglasses, belts, jewelry, or hats
• Beauty products such as perfume, hair and nail care, or makeup