Sabrina Carpenter’s Birthday Dress from Depop Ignites Debate on Resale Ethics and Pricing
Sabrina Carpenter recently celebrated her 25th birthday in a stunning dress her stylists found on Depop, a popular secondhand clothing app. This choice, however, has sparked a broader conversation about fashion affordability and the ethics of resale.
Over the weekend, the singer from Quakertown posted photos from her New York party, where she enjoyed espresso martinis and posed in a yellow satin slip dress reminiscent of Kate Hudson’s iconic look in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.”
The dress, a vintage piece from the brand Caché, was sourced from Jules Berg’s Depop shop, which had fewer than 2,000 followers at the time. Caché, known for its event dresses full of ruching and sparkles, had hundreds of mall stores in the mid-2000s. Berg shared on TikTok that the dress was a cherished vintage find.
However, Berg’s newfound popularity has drawn criticism. Some TikTok users expressed frustration over her business model, which involves sourcing clothing from fast fashion brands like Forever 21 and Abercrombie, and then reselling them at significantly higher prices. This practice of flipping items for a large profit margin has raised questions about the ethics and sustainability of such resale tactics.
As independent sellers like Berg capitalize on the growing demand for unique, vintage fashion, the debate over pricing and ethics in the resale market continues to heat up. Sabrina Carpenter’s birthday dress has become more than just a fashion statement—it’s a focal point for discussions on the future of secondhand fashion.