About
I have always loved the thrill of finding a great deal, so shopping secondhand was both practical and a fun way for me to fill my closet. When I was a junior in college, I decided to resell a few pieces from my closet, and I was shocked when they sold immediately and for more than I had purchased them for at my local thrift. I was hooked. I've been reselling clothes ever since and have expanded my business to offer consignment services both locally and around the United States within the last few years. What started as a service offered to a select number of clients has grown significantly since the COVID-19 shutdowns in 2020. Many local donations sites were closed during this time, leaving people with unwanted items stored in their homes. Providing an outlet for people to offload their unwanted clothing, shoes, and accessories while making a profit showed great value to many people then and now!
Owned and operated by Hannah Morton, HandPickedByHan exists to offer unbeatable deals and keep clothing moving through the fashion ecosystem. What started in Hannah's college dorm room in 2016 has since grown into a successful resale & consignment business which has sold over 4,000 items on various resale platforms, internationally and in all 50 states. Hannah is married to her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and they recently had their first baby, Brooks. Hannah loves the thrill of a great deal, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, being in the outdoors whether biking, on the lake or running, and spending time with friends and family. She has worked in corporate marketing for over 5 years and recently quit her full-time corporate job to stay home with her baby and pursue HandPickedByHan full-time.
Follow our journey along on Insta: @handpickedbyhan.
Why shop second-hand?
Beyond second-hand clothing being easier on the wallet, “it is perhaps one of the easiest ways for consumers to understand that they are, without doubt, choosing a more sustainable option than buying new.”* Here’s why...
1. Textile waste - When clothes are discarded by people, it generates an enormous amount of waste. But when those garments are used to their full capabilities, “clothing can be used on average for up to 10 years before touching a landfill”—this helps reduce the approximate 14.3 million tons of textile discarded into landfills every year.
2. Eco-friendly - “Approximately 1,800 gallons of water are required to make one pair of blue jeans. The water that is used to make these clothes, instead of getting lost as industrial waste, can now be used for other purposes, like drinking water.”**
3. Recycling - “Second hand clothing encourages and develops a recycling community.”** When you buy secondhand, you get to enjoy quality clothing items that will last significantly longer than any fast fashion item would, for relatively the same cost...that's where I come in. 🙃
I do the treasure hunting for you, finding quality items that you can purchase online at @handpickedbyhan from the convenience of your bed, couch, workplace and/or gym, for a fraction of what it would cost you buying retail. 💛
*Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes
**Sheril Dsouza, Medium