Ireland has had a tenuous relationship with the resale market. The idea of taking someone else’s hand-me-downs has proven a difficult pill for most Irish consumers to swallow. Sociologists, at a push, might link it back to a hangover from our famine days and the poor houses, but whatever reason, attitudes are definitely changing. The importance of environmental concerns has made second-hand socially acceptable and designer resale has shown itself to be a strong contender in the marketplace. Sites such as Vestiaire and Poshmark have made sustainability chic, while closer to home Siopaella has emerged as a market leader. Founded…

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