Poshmark

Poshmark: a social marketplace for fashion and secondhand items

Poshmark is an e-commerce platform specializing in the buying and selling of fashion, home decor, beauty, and other items, both new and secondhand. Founded in 2011 by Manish Chandra, Chetan Pungaliya, Gautam Golwala, and Tracy Sun, the company conceived the project based on the potential of the iPhone 4 to connect and empower users through technology. The original idea was to create a mobile app that would allow anyone to buy and sell with ease, fostering a more sustainable future for fashion and generating additional income for users.

A marketplace with community and social experience

The platform defines itself as a fashion resale marketplace powered by an active community of buyers and sellers, with real-time social experiences. According to data published by the company itself, it has more than 130 million members in the United States and Canada, and sellers have generated $8 billion in earnings to date. More than 350 million items have been sold, and the catalog spans more than 10,000 brands across more than 90 categories.

Categories and products available

The site organizes its offerings into major sections: women, men, kids, home, pets, electronics, luxury, and beauty. Within each, specific subcategories are displayed. Women's fashion includes accessories, bags, dresses, intimates & sleepwear, jackets & coats, jeans, jewelry, makeup, pants & jumpsuits, shoes, shorts, skirts, sweaters, swim, and tops, as well as sections dedicated to plus, petite, wedding, activewear, and seasonal trends. The men's section covers accessories, bags, jackets & coats, jeans, pants, shirts, shoes, shorts, suits & blazers, sweaters, swim, underwear & socks, grooming, formalwear, and activewear. For kids, there are accessories, bottoms, dresses, jackets & coats, matching sets, one pieces, pajamas, shirts & tops, shoes, swim, costumes, and bath, skin & hair items, as well as toys.

The home category includes decorative accents, art, bath, bedding, design, dining, games, holiday, kitchen, office, party supplies, storage & organization, and wall decor. In pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, and small pets are covered, with subcategories such as dog accessories, cat toys, and dog collars & leashes. The electronics section encompasses cameras, photo & video, computers, laptops & parts, cell phones & accessories, car audio, video & GPS, wearables, tablets & accessories, video games & consoles, VR, AR & accessories, media, networking, headphones, portable audio & video, among others.

Featured brands and luxury items

Among the popular brands the platform promotes are Nike, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, lululemon athletica, PINK Victoria's Secret, Coach, and Chanel. In the luxury section, bags, wallets, jewelry, accessories, apparel, shoes, and sunglasses for women and men are listed, with brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and CHANEL. In beauty, makeup, skincare, hair, and bath & body are included, with brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Tatcha. The platform also mentions brands such as Nike, Crocs, and Disney in the kids category, and Stanley, Crate&Barrel, and Jonathan Adler in home.

Verification and protection services

Poshmark offers a service called Posh Authenticate, through which all luxury items priced over $500 are verified by its authentication team before being shipped to the buyer. The company also has Posh Protect and a guide to using the platform, as well as community guidelines and FAQs. Additionally, the company operates with a buying and selling model that allows users to turn their closet into cash and share their style.

Presence and operations

The company is headquartered at 203 Redwood Shores Pkwy, 8th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94065, United States. Its user community extends across the United States and Canada. The website is available in English and offers support sections, how it works, FAQs, sell on Poshmark, live shopping, gift cards, and accessibility. The company also publishes a blog, information about careers, press, and contact.

Location and contact

203 Redwood Shores Pkwy, 8th Floor, Redwood City, CA 94065