Depop Launches "Depoponomics", a National Campaign Reframing Resale as a Personal Economy

Feb. 19, 2026

Today, global peer-to-peer marketplace Depop has launched “Depoponomics”, a new national U.S. campaign designed to position resale as a practical personal economy, where selling clothes directly supports everyday life.

The campaign launches against a backdrop of shifting consumer behavior and financial pressure. Today, 77%1 of Americans own fashion items they no longer wear, while more than one in three consumers (34%)2 now mix secondhand with new purchases. Resale has moved firmly into the mainstream, with 57%3 of Americans surveyed considering it part of their household financial planning.

Directed by Grammy Award-winning music video director Dave Meyers and featuring a cameo from cultural icon Kelis - whose 2003 single “Millionaire” is featured in the spot - the campaign reflects how consumers are helping to fund everyday expenses such as vacations, nights out and weekly groceries. Depoponomics highlights how personal style and taste can translate into real income.

Steve Dool, Director of Brand + Creative said:

“Depoponomics is about meeting people where they are financially and culturally. Resale has reinforced the idea that sustainable  secondhand shopping is not only imperative for a circular fashion eco-system, but for many consumers, is equally about value, ease, and turning personal taste into income. With no selling fees4 in the U.S. and a simplified selling experience, Depop removes friction and makes resale work in everyday life.”

 

The campaign supports Depop’s continued momentum in the resale market, where the brands model emphasizes community-driven discovery, cultural relevance, and seller-first economics, positioning personal style as an asset rather than a sunk cost.

As part of the campaign rollout, Kelis will also launch a curated Depop shop featuring items from her personal wardrobe, including pieces worn in the campaign. The shop drop will be supported by short-form video content.

Running through May 31, conceptualized and produced entirely in-house, Depoponomics will roll out across connected TV, digital video, social, and creator-led storytelling, reinforcing Depop’s value proposition around ease, income, and cultural relevance in resale.

For more information, visit depop.com or download the Depop app.