Depop Live (re)introduced Depop to the US by showing up in New York and putting our unique community and their fashion creativity in the spotlight.

Depop Live

Depop Presents

How does Depop work?

Depop is the fashion marketplace app where the next generation comes to discover unique items. Our global community buys, sells and connects to make fashion more inclusive, diverse and less wasteful. But how does this marketplace of buying and selling work? Within this blog post, we break down exactly how Depop works: covering who we are, and how buying, selling and shipping on Depop work. Consider this as your official one-stop guide for everything you need to know about what Depop is all about and how the Depop business&nbsp;works.

Now/Next with Black Sellers

Our Now/Next program is a project designed to take talented and creative Depop sellers to the next level. From where they are now to where they want to get to next. It teaches, nurtures and empowers sellers, giving them the opportunity to get to wherever they want to be next on their seller journey. The innovative program has been designed as part of our mission to become the world&#39;s most diverse and progressive home of fashion. And we&rsquo;re proud of it.

What to sell on Depop

SELLING&nbsp;ON DEPOP: OUR COMPLETE WALKTHROUGH GUIDE

Want to set up your own Depop shop, but not sure what to sell? Read on for our complete guide to all the things to sell on Depop and what sells well. Plus, we&rsquo;ve got plenty of creative inspiration for what you might want to list on your own shop as you get it up and running.&nbsp;

Depop Search: How Search works on Depop

<h2>HOW DOES DEPOP SEARCH WORK?</h2>

Searching on Depop is a great way for buyers and sellers to explore the Depop&rsquo;s inventory. It can act as your gateway to the latest trending fashion products, the hottest streetwear styles and top designer labels. But if you are a Depop seller, how can you optimize your listing so that it&#39;s more visible within search results? In this article, we delve a little deeper into this subject to explain everything you need to know about Depop&rsquo;s algorithm,&nbsp;how buyers use search and how to improve your search visibility. Let&rsquo;s jump right in.

How to be successful on Depop: Our top tips for selling successfully

<h2>HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON DEPOP</h2>

Looking to turn your Depop shop into a success story? Or just make the most of your resell income? Whatever your personal goals, there are a few important things all great sellers must do to succeed on Depop. Whether it&rsquo;s learning to make your photos stand out, building your brand or communicating clearly with your customers, here we tell you the ins and outs of everything you need to succeed as a seller. From how to make a successful Depop shop and promote it, to unique personal success stories &ndash;we chat to&nbsp;some of our top sellers who explain how they got there with their own hard-earned tips.

Depop Packaging Guide

<h2>DEPOP PACKAGING: THE ULTIMATE WALKTHROUGH GUIDE</h2>

Just made a Depop sale? Nice &ndash; now the next step is to package up your sold item before you ship it to your buyer. First impressions count, so Depop packaging is super important. Read on for everything you need to know about preparing your item for its journey to your buyer.

How to sell fast on Depop

<h2>HOW TO SELL FAST ON DEPOP: OUR QUICK SET-UP GUIDE</h2>

When it comes to selling on Depop, some items sell more quickly than others. But that doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;s difficult to keep your stock moving. It&rsquo;s easy to get up and running on Depop - anyone can set up a Depop shop and start selling items. And once your shop is stocked, there are a few great ways to make sure your inventory is moving fast. Read on for our complete guide with everything you need to know about how to sell on Depop fast - whatever you&rsquo;ve got in stock.&nbsp;

How to sell clothes on Depop: Everything you need to know to start selling

<h2>HOW TO SELL CLOTHES ON DEPOP</h2>

Want to make a little extra cash while clearing out your unwanted clothes? Or maybe you&rsquo;ve got your sights set on building your own business in secondhand clothing? Whatever your personal goals, it&rsquo;s really easy to get started selling clothes on Depop. Here&rsquo;s our complete guide on how to get up and running with selling clothes on the home of unique fashion. Here, we&rsquo;ll walk through everything you need to know, from how selling clothes works in the first place, to why Depop is the best place for you to do it.

How to make money on Depop

Are you wondering how to make money on Depop? Whether you&rsquo;re selling a couple of unwanted items every now and or again, or are inspired to launch a fashion empire like no other &ndash; you can make some extra cash by selling with us. Listing your secondhand garments for our diverse community to view and buy is a quick and easy way to earn money on the side when you have the time. Plus, selling those pieces you no longer wear will give you the closet space for some new-to-you purchases from other secondhand sellers. But how and where do you start when it comes to gaining an income from our platform? Our guide to making money on Depop will give you all the answers you need to begin your successful seller journey today.

How to get Depop followers

<h2>OUR GUIDE TO GETTING FOLLOWERS ON DEPOP</h2>

You&rsquo;ve launched your online shop and uploaded some preowned clothing, shoes or accessories for sale. Now you need to get Depop followers. But how do you do that exactly? And why are they so important to your seller success? These questions and more are about to be answered. We&rsquo;ve created the following blog post to help you understand more about Depop followers, as well as how to find &ndash; and grow &ndash; your following in a simple and effective way. Because when people are following your shop and interested in your products, the chances of something selling is much higher. And the more you sell, the more money you&rsquo;ll make. So look no further &ndash; you&rsquo;ve found the ultimate guide on how to get more Depop followers. Keep scrolling to find out more.

Depop Bios and Username Guide: Our Top Tips for Best-Ever Bios

<h2>DEPOP BIOS &amp; USERNAMES</h2>

Struggling to come up with Depop shop name ideas? You&rsquo;re not alone &ndash; it&rsquo;s a big decision to get right, so it&rsquo;s not always easy to settle on something straight away. A catchy and descriptive username can help you attract potential buyers. Indeed, choosing good Depop bios and usernames is an essential first step in setting up a successful Depop shop. The right username and a great bio can help you attract customers and make sales. Think of these tools as the basic foundations of your Depop brand &ndash; your bio is your brand tagline, and your username can play a really big role in helping to summarise what you and your shop are all about.&nbsp;

So read on for our detailed guide to putting together the best bio and username for your profile. These two points can really help you to stand out from the crowd.

Talking us through the work that goes into each collection, the 23-year-old designer from Minnesota walks us around his world and shows how he takes his inspiration from the people and places around him. Named after a favourite Raf Simons piece, Guitar Boy comes from Delawess&rsquo;s own personal style and tastes, each item a representation of who he is as an individual.

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&ldquo;There&rsquo;s been this title and this idea of what fashion should be. So we&rsquo;re trying to redesign that idea, that mentality, and let people know that you can do whatever you want.&rdquo;

Depop Presents | Delawess: Welcome to the Band

Cult designer Delawess takes us behind the scenes as he prepares his next Guitar Boy collection. We meet the designer in New York as he explains his vision and how he&rsquo;s disrupting fashion, one reworked item at a time.

Talking us through the work that goes into each collection, the 23-year-old designer from Minnesota walks us around his world and shows

We go behind the scenes with Nicole McLaughlin as she reworks a vintage Columbia jacket she sourced on Depop into a pair of one-of-a-kind booties. For Earth Day we met the designer who&rsquo;s reshaping expectations and the way we think about sustainability and creativity through her work.

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&ldquo;You think that everything&rsquo;s been done, nothing could be new, and once you start you&rsquo;re like &ndash; I can&rsquo;t stop now.&rdquo;

Depop Presents | #NothingNew: Creativity & Sustainability with Nicole McLaughlin

Depop Presents&nbsp;Nothing New: Creativity &amp; Sustainability with Nicole McLaughlin

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Depop Presents | Creating a new art scene by Slumpy Kev

Meet SlumpyKev, a 19-year old artist from Queens, New York creating an art scene for young people to feel part of. Get to know Kev, his home, his inspiration and his ambition ahead of his first ever gallery-style show at Depop Space LA. Bag the collection in-app on Kev&rsquo;s Depop shop &ndash; link below.

Depop Presents | Tabasko Sweet: The Flex Zone

Tabasko Sweet is going to a party. But there&rsquo;s a dress code. The vlogger and DIY genius needs a Y2Kowboy outfit that&rsquo;ll let everyone know that this city boy isn&rsquo;t afraid to do-si-do. Enter Belly Belt. The country star arrives just in time to show Tabasko exactly what he needs to get on board with the yeehaw agenda.

Giving unwanted items a second chance, Johnny sources his colourful vintage stock from local rag houses &ndash; the last stop on the line before clothing goes to landfill.&nbsp;

&ldquo;A lot of thrift stores are like &lsquo;oh we&rsquo;re just gonna throw this away&rsquo;. Then I take it, get the stains out, list it on my Depop &ndash; and people love it. A shirt that was about to be thrown away is now an 18-year old&rsquo;s new favourite shirt.&rdquo;

There&rsquo;s a lot already out there. It&rsquo;s just about finding it.

Depop Presents | @guccig11: Rag house to riches

Meet Depop top seller @guccig11 &ndash;&nbsp;AKA Johnny Grummons &ndash; as he shows us his favourite thrifting spot and meets other local Depop sellers.

Be Your Own Boss: August at Depop Space Selfridges

Depop reporter Iris Luz checks out the first month of Depop Space Selfridges: Be Your Own Boss. Talks, workshops, live DJ sets and a curated marketplace celebrated people doing it their way.

The space included Depop seller gone international @internetgirl, the street stylings of @basementsix and an exclusive collection by @christianahjones. Founder @simon, along with sellers @internetgirl, @ladskazeemand and @nellieeden, discussed how to build an empire on Depop. Later in the month, @betsyjohnson_ hosted a hands-on branding and photography workshop.

Keep it Unique: October at Depop Space Selfridges

Our three-month pop up in Selfridges has just wrapped up. Depop reporter Iris Luz checks out our final month of Depop Space Selfridges: Keep It Unique. Talks, workshops and a curated marketplace focused on individuality with new sellers moving in each week. Here&rsquo;s what went down.

Recreate the New: September at Depop Space Selfridges

Depop reporter Iris Luz checks out the second month of Depop Space Selfridges: Recreate the New. Talks, workshops and a curated marketplace celebrating sustainable fashion.

Depop Space Selfridges

Explore top tips for selling and buying on Depop, along with educational articles, influencer stories and fashion & style features from our creative community.

Depop Blog |  Buying, Selling, Education & Style Stories

Build an Empire from Your Bedroom

A panel discussion at Depop Live hosted by Maria Raga, Depop CEO. Learn from creatives Gully Guy Leo, Internet Girl and Tyler Mitchell as they explain how they&rsquo;ve turned their passions into profit.

No Sesso | Aja The Kween | Maliibu Miitch | Heron Preston

Depop Live launch party. Featuring live performances from Aja the Kween and Maliibu Miitch and DJ sets from Heron Preston and No Sesso.

How to Find Your Own Path with Sandy Taboo

Sandy Taboo is the artist behind TABOO, an all-inclusive brand aiding marginalized groups. Across music, fashion and mixed-media art, Sandy lives and creates on her own terms. Get to know Sandy as she shows us around her NYC neighborhood and tells us about her creative journey.

How to Find Your Fit with Gogo Graham | Depop Live New York

Gogo Graham is a fashion designer on a mission. She established her self-titled line in 2015 with the intention of creating clothing by and for femmes of the trans community. Based in Brooklyn, Gogo shows us the sights and explains why she does what she does.

Can Fashion Change the World? A panel discussion at Depop Live.

Hosted by Iris Alonzo, co-founder of Everybody.World. Designers Heron Preston and Nicole McLaughlin are joined by Bridget Anderson, DSNY deputy commissioner for recycling and sustainability, to discuss the future of fashion and how we can go beyond the buzzwords of sustainability, transparency and activism.

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Recorded at Depop Live NY. Saturday June 8 2019.

Depop Live NYC

Watch him transform a teddy bear into your new favourite accessory &ndash; available now on Depop @charitykase. See below for a step-by-step on how to create your own bear bag.

&ldquo;This one-of-a-kind bear bag means you&#39;ll always have a friend by your side... or on your shoulder. She loves to be stuffed full of your favourite things and comes with her very own bad attitude.

My store is full of reworked and upcycled vintage garments and objects. I love to bring new life to old and unloved items, tying fashion from days gone by in a big messy knot with modern styles and aesthetics.&rdquo; - @charitykase

How to create your own Bear Bag Materials: a teddy bear, a zip, some lining fabric, paint, accessories of your choice Tools: a tape measure, a sewing machine, a seam ripper, scissors, a needle and thread , a glue gun, paint brushes, a paint pallet, paint pots.&nbsp;

Sew a rectangular pouch with a zip. Cut the bear down the back and pull out some stuffing.

Insert the pouch into the split and hand stitch around the opening.

Cut straps to the desired length and sew on to the bear.

Paint your bear and customise with accessories using the glue gun.

@Charitykase creates: turn a teddy bear into a bag

Step inside the world of the drag artist and Depop seller as he showcases his signature reworking techniques and out of this world characters in part one of a Depop series on his creativity.

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@Charitykase creates: serpent shoes

Meet the serpentine seductress. In the final episode of our four-part DIY series with @charitykase, the Depop seller and drag artist creates a pair of serpent shoes using his signature hand-painting and customising techniques. Shop them now on Depop @charitykase.

@Charitykase creates: a reworked leather jacket

It&rsquo;s time for afternoon tea with @charitykase. In the third of our four-part series, drag artist and Depop seller @charitykase shows us how to create one of his signature reworked leather jackets.

@Charitykase creates: DIY eyeball jewellery

@charitykase is back. Enter the drag artist and Depop seller&rsquo;s menagerie of mysteries in the second episode of this four-part series. Watch as he uses his signature reworking techniques to create DIY eyeball jewellery &ndash; available now on Depop @charitykase.

It’s unique. It’s out there. It’s @charitykase.

Charity Kase Creates

How to be a top buyer on Depop

From reviewing your sellers to balancing life and Depop, we linked up with Simran for Part 2 of our tips for how to get started with buying on Depop (and some tips for sellers too!).

How to be the ultimate buyer on Depop

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From effective search techniques to the best time to shop on the app, we linked up with Maianh for Part 3 of our tips for how to get started with buying on Depop.

How to buy on Depop

From bagging a bargain to how to communicate with sellers, we linked up with Connor for Part 1 of our tips for how to get started with buying on Depop.

How to be a top seller on Depop

From being featured on the explore page and communicating to your buyers, we linked up with Handpicked By Hannah for Part 1 to get her best tips for selling on Depop.

How to grow your shop on Depop

From the importance of branding to how to grow your shop, we linked up with Mojo Kojo for Part 2 to get his best tips for selling on Depop.

Education

Here I Am: Christianah Jones

Meet Tianah, she incorporates her culture, style and travels into a shop that has led her to becoming her own boss at just 23 years old.

Here I Am: HookedBHM

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Meet Dan, he turned his hobbies of collecting trainers into a profitable business and now hires friends and family to help him out.

Here I Am: SoFire94

Meet Sophia, she&rsquo;s just your average 22 year old girl from South London running one of your favourite Depop shops. We followed her around Brixton to find out more about her style and how she get&rsquo;s inspired.

Here I Am: AwesomeCameras

Meet Joey, he took a photography class at high school and from then was obsessed with cameras. He now funds his travels by collecting camera&#39;s and selling them on his Depop, Awesome Cameras.

Here I Am: SuperKreep

Meet Kelley from SuperKreep, he let us follow him around his workshop in Brooklyn where he designs and customises pieces for his brand.

Here I Am: Spiderland

Meet Sienna, who&#39;s set up her studio in Peckham. Her Depop shop has afforded her the freedom and financial support to pursue the music career she&#39;s always wanted.

Here I Am: RareByPrince

Meet Prince from Rare by Prince. He&#39;s Inspired by communities and the creatives around him in Dalston, see how this influences his lifestyle and business by watching our latest episode.

Here I Am: Sliced

Meet Matt and Ben from Birmingham, two students funding their travels by selling on Depop. Watch the latest episode to see how they collect pieces from each place they visit and repurpose vintage clothing.

Here I Am: MaggieMatich

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Power couple Maggie and Rene dominate Liverpool&#39;s and London&#39;s art worlds and beyond, as curator and artist respectively. For them, Depop has become more than just a money maker, and is a channel of creativity in its own right.

Here I Am: VintageAfroPicks

Meet one of our first ever Depop sellers, Tiziana from @vintageafropicks. She&#39;s been collecting vintage in Milan since the 90&#39;s. Only unique items are found in her shop which is hugely inspired by music and film.

Here I Am: Elli Ingram

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Meet Elli, an inspiring singer and songwriter. We followed her to her headline show in London and around her hometown of Brighton.

Here I Am: Alex Synamatix

Meet cultural arbiter and editor-in-chief of sneaker bible Crepe City, Alex Synamatix. For him Depop has become much more than just a place to buy and sell, it&#39;s a source of inspiration for all his creative endeavours.

Here I Am: The Hoxton Trend

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The Hoxton Trend source some of the rarest pieces of premium menswear, reselling to their legions of fans. Their YouTube channel provides videos with tips and tricks on exactly what to look out for to make sure you&#39;ve got the real deal.

Here I Am: JunkHouse

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Based in Liverpool, Holly and Jack from Junkhouse source vintage sportswear from the USA. They built their business from nothing while still at University and are now branching out to running events, bringing together different elements of the creative scene in Liverpool.

Here I Am: Loop

This is where we follow some of our favourite sellers so you can get to know the kind of inspiring creatives Depop is involved with.

Here I Am: Set

Jack decided to sidestep university in favour of founding SET. His label blends wearable streetwear with outdoors-elements, taking inspiration from the industrial landscape of his Teeside hometown. With his brand already worn by the likes of Rejjie Snow and Skepta, we discovered a bit more about how it all began.

We take a look at some of the people that make up our community

Here I Am

The future of fashion with VFILES and Depop.

Watch VFILES founder Julie Anne Quay, Depop founder Simon Beckerman and Depop CEO Maria Raga as they discuss the future of fashion and VFILES Runway in partnership with Depop.

Front row at VFILES Runway in partnership with Depop

Get to know the front row of NYFW&rsquo;s biggest show. Ziggy Mack Johnson speaks to Bella McFadden, Rickey Thompson, Siobhan Bell and more about who and what they&rsquo;re wearing and their style inspiration.

Meet the designer: Wesley Harriott

Get to know VFILES Runway in partnership with Depop winner Wesley Harriott. Get to know the future of fashion.

Meet the designer: Di Du

Get to know VFILES Runway in partnership with Depop winner Di Du. Get to know the future of fashion.

Meet the designer: Nico Verhaegan

Get to know VFILES Runway in partnership with Depop winner Nico Verhaegen. Get to know the future of fashion.

Meet the designer: Pierre-Louis Auvray

Get to know VFILES Runway in partnership with Depop winner Pierre-Louis Auvray. Get to know the future of fashion.

VFILES

Being kind is part of being a community. It uplifts you and those around you.

So we&rsquo;ve asked six of the Depop community share their thoughts on kindness &ndash; and&nbsp; how it affects their mood &ndash; to inspire and encourage you.

But mental wellbeing isn&rsquo;t just confined to a week &ndash; or a month. So we hosted a live mediation session with Eve from Headspace to kickstart a good habit. Missed it? See the recording&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.depop.com/articles/headspace-meditation">here</a>.&nbsp;

Kind to others. Kind to yourself. It all comes full circle.

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The Depop community on kindness

Mental health is a big topic for May &ndash;&nbsp;and we know it&rsquo;s on your mind right now too. We&rsquo;re not just here to support your business needs, but your wellbeing too.&nbsp;

Artist, musician and poet Kojey Radical uses his work as a platform to speak out about his own mental health.

Kojey Radical

Kojey Radical

@kojeyradical

Adwoa is all about keeping positive and being authentically you, using her Depop success to help others achieve their goals.

Adwoa Owusu-Darko

Adwoa Owusu-Darko

@minisworld

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Daniel explores his own mental health through illustration, printing and reworking garments to feature his characters.

Daniel Walters

Daniel Walters

@sadsac

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Spiritual healer and artist Eniola is focused on inner peace and connecting with those around you.

Eniola Kolawole

Eniola Kolawole

@enithingiwant

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Created by Gael and his high school friends, Teenager Therapy is a podcast by teenagers, for teenagers.

Gael Fernandez

Gael Fernandez

@teenagertherapy

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Tori West&rsquo;s BRICKS magazine is a queer-led publication that offers a platform to underrepresented creatives.

Tori West

Tori West

@toriwest

 
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