Say yes to thrifting

Do you Choose to spend wisely and more sustainably? One of the many methods for living more sustainably begins with your personal wardrobe. Your oldest item of clothes is likely the most long-lasting one you will ever own. Many households and individuals may acquire apparel at reasonable prices because of thrifting. Thrifting is a creative concept that encourages people to value vintage items they formerly had and give them a new use. Thrift shopping is a fantastic method to evoke fresh memories and emotions since, for most of us, clothing has a strong emotional connection, both to how it makes us feel as well as the memories we have of wearing it.

Experiment with Vintage clothing 

While thrifting has existed since the 1900s, it truly took off in the early 2000s when young people began to explore with their own unique style and antique clothing became popular. Also at this time, there was a noticeable shift in how society began to care about the environment and take protective measures. With the advent of social media, the internet is now significantly influencing the resale culture.

Thrifting is seeing a comeback due to Gen Z consumers

A survey from the retail analytics firm GlobalData and the online thrift store ThredUp predicts that the secondhand market will increase by an astounding 11 times faster than the whole retail clothes industry by 2025, from 36 billion to 77 billion, up from 36 billion in 2021. Younger consumers who are driven to thrift for its sustainability and varied and fashionable styles are the growth’s main drivers.             

Environmental injustice has resulted from fast fashion

Around 81 kilos of clothing are thrown away every day as a result of the need for fast fashion, which has caused environmental injustice worldwide. Additionally, the majority of clothing that is rejected by charities or charity shops is dumped in our landfills, further harming the environment. 30% of the clothing that is burned and 70% of the clothing that is dumped in the trash ends up in landfill waste streams. By purchasing used, pre-loved apparel, we may change our thinking to live more equally and sustainably as ecologically conscious consumers and environmentalists.

Set yourself on a treasure hunt 

if you find it boring to shop for clothing in department shops or boutiques where everything is nicely displayed and well labelled,  you shop secondhand, you can sift through the shelves in search of your own unique finds, and the excitement is increased by some healthy competition with other ardent thrifters. Thrift stores are frequently your best bet for discovering products that are currently longer in production, whether you’re hunting for something like  a famous T-shirt that was only produced in the 1980s.

 Reusing what you already own is the most common sustainable behaviour today, according to many people. While thrifting is a fantastic habit, it’s simple to get into the cycle of excessive consumption. People are now leveraging their platforms to promote conscious consumption as a result of this realisation.

Something special for you!

We want to celebrate the joy of thrifting with you. We have a ten-day campaign where you can share your thrifting stories with us. Use the prompts or tell your own story. The best ones will be featured!

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