Buy and Sell Secondhand Fashion in Australia

Project Emerald is an Australian secondhand fashion marketplace where women can shop quality preloved clothing, sell what they no longer wear and keep more fashion in circulation.

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Australians discard around 220,000 tonnes of clothing each year. Project Emerald offers a practical alternative: a dedicated marketplace where quality clothing can be bought, sold and worn again. By choosing secondhand first, we can draw more value from the fashion already in circulation and reduce our reliance on always buying new.

Why Shop Secondhand Fashion?

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How the Project Emerald Marketplace Works

Whether you’re clearing space in your wardrobe or looking for your next favourite piece, Project Emerald makes it simple to buy and sell quality secondhand fashion across Australia.

Selling on Project Emerald

Save Money Without Compromising on Style

Discover quality preloved clothing and trusted brands for less than buying new.

Download the app and create your Project Emerald profile.

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1. Create Your Profile

Find Pieces With More Life to Give

Shop preloved, unworn and rescued fashion that deserves to be worn—not wasted.

Add clear photographs, a description, size, condition and price. Project Emerald’s integrated tools help make listing simple.

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2. List Your Items

Communicate through in-app messaging and arrange postage or local pickup when your item sells.

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3. Complete Your Sale

Shopping on Project Emerald

Add your size and style preferences to personalise your feed.

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1. Create Your Profile

Browse quality preloved clothing, shoes and accessories, filtering by size, brand and condition.

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2. Find Your Style

Pay through the app and choose from the available postage or local-pickup options.

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3. Secure Your Purchase

Make a More Conscious Choice

Extend the life of clothing, reduce unnecessary waste and make secondhand your first choice.

Benefits of Using Project Emerald

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Earn money from quality pieces you no longer wear and discover preloved fashion for less than buying new.

Make and Save Money

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Keep wearable fashion in circulation for longer and help reduce unnecessary textile waste.

Extend the Life of Clothing

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Join a community choosing quality, longevity and more intentional consumption.

Be Part of a More Circular Future

Project Emerald Features

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Refine your search by brand, size, condition and other preferences to find pieces that work for you.

Advanced Search and Filters

Postage or Local Pickup

Choose the delivery or collection option that works best for each transaction.

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Buy and sell through the app using Project Emerald’s integrated payment process.

Integrated Payments

Impact Tracking

See the difference you’re making by helping keep fashion in circulation.

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Communicate with buyers and sellers without needing to share your personal contact details.

In-App Messaging

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Project Emerald Marketplace is the conscious-action arm of Project Emerald Collective. It is an Australian app where women can buy and sell quality secondhand clothing, shoes and accessories, helping keep fashion in circulation for longer.

  • Download the Project Emerald app, create your profile and add your size and style preferences. You can then start shopping or list pieces from your own wardrobe.

    You can download the Project Emerald app on both iOS and Android:

    Make sure you're using the latest version to access all features!

  • Listing is free. A small fee is charged only when your item sells, so you can list without paying anything upfront.

  • Yes. Project Emerald is an Australian marketplace connecting buyers and sellers across the country, with postage and local-pickup options determined by each seller.

  • We welcome quality clothing, shoes, and accessories. Items must be clean, in good condition, and have a resale value of $20 or more. Think: pieces you’d be happy to receive yourself.

  • Yes. Sellers can offer local pickup when creating a listing. Buyers and sellers can use in-app messaging to arrange the details.

  • Sellers can offer postage, local pickup or both. Buyers cover the agreed shipping cost, and the available options are displayed during the purchase process.

  • Use Project Emerald’s integrated messaging and payment process and keep communication within the app. You don’t need to share personal contact information with other users.

  • Not at all. You can use Project Emerald to shop, sell or both.

Ready to Give Your Wardrobe Another Life?

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Shop quality secondhand fashion, sell the pieces you no longer wear and help build a more circular future for Australian fashion.

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