Second-hand fashion is not the sustainable fashion we need
Second-hand fashion is not the sustainable fashion we need Examining the popularisation of thrift culture. Art by Ellie Stephenson May 31, 2021 In recent years, the conversation around waste-free fashion consumption has pivoted around the second hand market. Platforms like Tiktok, Instagram and Youtube have remarketed charity shops like Vinnies, Red Cross and Goodwill as trendy for a younger market, fueled by ‘thrift-hauls’ and ‘come thrift with me’ videos. In 2019, around 40% of Gen Z-ers were buying second-hand, compared to less than 30% in 2016 (according ...