Their clothing churn rate would be massive ! Even though it’s been on trend to repeat clothes - I feel a lot of girls out there still attempt to not repeat outfits. Specially with mentality that “if I’ve put pictures with this outfit on social media, I’m not going to re-wear it again”
I go around the charity shops every 3 weeks and always end up taking home a few pieces. I'm definitely not bothered about repeating outfits, I just make sure that charity shops are my first port of call if I do need anything. If I'm getting rid of something I always give it back to charity xx
Bottom line: until unless people work on their overconsumption habits and USE the stuff they’ve already got; it’s not gonna fix it. Brands need to be demotivated to produce in such large quantities. I also notice that a lot of people are moving away from synthetic materials- which too is a great thing; if most follow the rule of not buying any item with composition of less than 80% natural fibres, brands would be demotivated to produce the synthetic crap.
Absolutely love your channel! I love thrifting but it has to be for an item that I’ve wanted for a while and meet all of my criteria - I’m done with buying an item just because it’s cheap because the majority of the time, I don’t wear it because it doesn’t fit into my style! When I go thrifting or even look on Vinted, I’ve got the items in mind and how I want them to feel
I love that buying secondhand is more normalized--even in the past fifteen years of my personal sustainable fashion journey, it's become a lot easier and more acceptable to say "thanks it's thrifted!" But the problem of secondhand retailers being flooded with plastic garbage is so real. I refuse to buy polyester, and I guess the positive spin is that it keeps me from making purchases I may not need! 🙃
My problem with second hand is that there are too many temptations. I thrift a lot and buy a lot online from eBay and Depop and half of my online purchases don’t fit or look worse than on photos. Also FOMO and quick dopamine hit and you end with a wardrobe with interesting and unique things which you still don’t wear. And trying to resale them is a pain in the ass and I end up donating the stuff. I can’t do no buys/low buys because it doesn’t work for my personality but I’m trying to be more mindful.
Omg the fact that slow/low buying isn't compatible with some personalities is so right! This is so me, charity shops allow me to do this while being sustainable❤
since last year I've worked to only buy clothes second hand, but I realize the more important thing is to limit the amount of pieces you buy. I aim to buy 30 pieces this year. I hope to the thrift gods I get good ones.
Thrift store blindness is real, however, for a more or less considerate consumer of second hand fashion who may occasionally overbuy an item here or there, keeping what you like and trying to sell the random straggler online is not a bad solution to buying five polyester shirts on ASOS every month
We need to talk about how shopping is irresistible. There’s an expectation for individuals to make the right choices but we’re constantly being sold to. Someone can be resisting 99% of temptations but when you’re faced with tens of thousands of temptations that 1% can become huge. Like drugs, gambling, overeating asking people to will themselves into making the right choices won’t work. I do like that you tend to speak about legislation rather than individual responsibility.
My mum had the most genius idea a while ago that belongs in this comment section. Imagine if second hand shops also had a tailor who could make simple alterations, or could give you advice on whether something could be altered to fit at all or the best way to do it! Could also run sewing workshops teaching people how to sew and how to use end of life items (ragging, turning into bags etc), so that there was a way for people to learn to sew without purchasing fabric, and also making use of textiles that would otherwise go straight to landfill.
I love second hand for a couple reasons. Finding unique pieces is exciting, especially at affordable prices. I also enjoy the hunt. One major aspect I like is that often the pieces have stood the test of time and a couple washes, so it’s less “precious” and I know it is durable.
Hi :D I love your videos, and I've never been this early before :). I think buying secondhand is great, and that it does reduce some of the issues faced with fast fashion, however, I only really see it happening with Gen Z. I'm a young Gen Z (2010) and I've always bought things secondhand as it's what I think is best, but there's still a stigma with people my age about buying things from thrift/charity shops. I feel like it's a change that's affecting a large portion of Gen Z, but I don't really see it affecting the younger side of it and Gen Alpha, so I don't think I'd say it's going to save us, as it may even just come and go, like most trends on Tiktok
Love thrifting clothes but it has been harder in the last year as there is so much rubbish fast fashion in the mix. Therefore, I'm not sure how much longevity there is to this going forward 😢
I don’t think buying thrifted items can make a big enough impact on the planet’s environmental issues. The fashion companies must change. But they always will be prioritising their profit over everything else.
How delightful to see Emily on your channel! Are you doing a full podcast with preloved? Edit: just finished your video and I am excited to hear the episode!
The answer will shock you, because the answer is no, because its still consumption. Consumption at its core is the problem. I propose to you that the source of the garment is not the problem. Sure . You can buy ONE fast fashion item and destroy a whole coral reef or whatever. But if you take care of that item according to fabric composition and make it last, make it work for you as long as it physically can, while simultaneously NOT over consuming, you are saving the planet far more than you are doing damage. Unfortunately the same way once upon a time quantity over quality and fast fashion was a status symbol, now thrifting and over consumption is a status symbol. And the clothes sometimes really are at the end of their life cycle and we are just blinded by the greed and micro trends, stuffing the landfills fuller because “at least its thrifting”.
When i was younger because of my alternative lifestyle all we would do is buy second hand and that was before fast fashion in the 80's .I think the quality control and production amounts have to be monitored for every company that produces clothing but whether this would happen or not in a society driven by capitalism , i don't know . I guess the consumer has to change things by not buying their products and hit them in the pocket 😀😀
Love your videos! Have shared your channel with my friends and it’s so interesting to think about how I can change my habits. When thrifting I’m trying to stay away from plastic clothes and fast fashion that gets into the racks. Watching from Australia. ♥️✨
I love shopping second hand because the quality of the clothes. Newer clothing quality is so poor compared to older clothing items. My second hand jumpers are thicker and more durable than my new jumpers
I don't want to be negative about a positive development but I fear that fast fashion is slowly destroying the second hand market, at least the part where regular people make regular purchases. It's already quite common to see Shein plastic in shops that is more expensive than the new product was. And the logical conclusion? If you are not totally opposed to buying these things you might as well buy new. And you can't really blame the shops. Yes, they are the ones selling the 3€ shirt for 5€ but they wouldn't be able to survive for long by asking the realistic price of maybe 1€ or less. In my area, one charity that used to collect clothes has already given up because the quality has dropped so much that the recycling company they used to sell to has dropped their prices and it's just not worth the time anymore.
I think ecommerce in general is a bit problematic. Yes you order secondhand items, but they are individually packed and shipped to you, causing unnecessary logistics and pollution. If you live near secondhand shops, there should be no reason for you to order online. Physical stores have logistics too of course, but at least it’s optimized. If you live far from stores, then online is an option. I think a good balance would be to buy partly secondhand, and partly from smaller, sustainable and local clothing brands. It’s not the biggest luxury brands that provide amazing quality these days. It’s the mid-priced smaller brands that have trouble of getting their voice heard. I have found some amazing pieces that are top quality, produced in Europe (where I’m located), locally sourced materials, ethical, fraction of the price of so called ”luxury” brands. Of course more pricier than fast fashion. To me luxury is not anymore defined by brand, but craftmanship.
My problem with second hand is that there are too many temptations. I thrift a lot and buy a lot online from eBay and Depop and half of my online purchases don’t fit or look worse than on photos. Also FOMO and quick dopamine hit and you end with a wardrobe with interesting and unique things which you still don’t wear. And trying to resale them is a pain in the ass and I end up donating the stuff. I can’t do no buys/low buys because it doesn’t work for my personality but I’m trying to be more mindful.
I see girls doing thrift hauls every quarter, and I can’t figure out if they sell the items, or how they manage to hoard all those clothes!
@@anareginacoronado1147 seriously where do they keep them all 😭
Their clothing churn rate would be massive ! Even though it’s been on trend to repeat clothes - I feel a lot of girls out there still attempt to not repeat outfits. Specially with mentality that “if I’ve put pictures with this outfit on social media, I’m not going to re-wear it again”
I go around the charity shops every 3 weeks and always end up taking home a few pieces. I'm definitely not bothered about repeating outfits, I just make sure that charity shops are my first port of call if I do need anything. If I'm getting rid of something I always give it back to charity xx
Bottom line: until unless people work on their overconsumption habits and USE the stuff they’ve already got; it’s not gonna fix it. Brands need to be demotivated to produce in such large quantities. I also notice that a lot of people are moving away from synthetic materials- which too is a great thing; if most follow the rule of not buying any item with composition of less than 80% natural fibres, brands would be demotivated to produce the synthetic crap.
Absolutely love your channel! I love thrifting but it has to be for an item that I’ve wanted for a while and meet all of my criteria - I’m done with buying an item just because it’s cheap because the majority of the time, I don’t wear it because it doesn’t fit into my style! When I go thrifting or even look on Vinted, I’ve got the items in mind and how I want them to feel
love this mentality!! intention is so so important when shopping 🫶
I love that buying secondhand is more normalized--even in the past fifteen years of my personal sustainable fashion journey, it's become a lot easier and more acceptable to say "thanks it's thrifted!" But the problem of secondhand retailers being flooded with plastic garbage is so real. I refuse to buy polyester, and I guess the positive spin is that it keeps me from making purchases I may not need! 🙃
So true. I live in the Netherlands and while I will look at clothes in charity shops I barely buy anything as almost everything is synthetic fabric.
My problem with second hand is that there are too many temptations. I thrift a lot and buy a lot online from eBay and Depop and half of my online purchases don’t fit or look worse than on photos. Also FOMO and quick dopamine hit and you end with a wardrobe with interesting and unique things which you still don’t wear. And trying to resale them is a pain in the ass and I end up donating the stuff. I can’t do no buys/low buys because it doesn’t work for my personality but I’m trying to be more mindful.
Omg the fact that slow/low buying isn't compatible with some personalities is so right! This is so me, charity shops allow me to do this while being sustainable❤
I think shifting more to thrifting in person helps, there’s so many things I wouldn’t have bought if I tried it in person so that might be helpful
The indie sleeze/hipster thrifting era was so fun ‘08-2014 (?)!!! Jenn Im’s first RUclips videos were my gateway!!
i just really hope second hand won’t be a trend but a collective step in the direction of overall sustainable clothing 😭😭😭
since last year I've worked to only buy clothes second hand, but I realize the more important thing is to limit the amount of pieces you buy. I aim to buy 30 pieces this year. I hope to the thrift gods I get good ones.
Thrift store blindness is real, however, for a more or less considerate consumer of second hand fashion who may occasionally overbuy an item here or there, keeping what you like and trying to sell the random straggler online is not a bad solution to buying five polyester shirts on ASOS every month
We need to talk about how shopping is irresistible. There’s an expectation for individuals to make the right choices but we’re constantly being sold to. Someone can be resisting 99% of temptations but when you’re faced with tens of thousands of temptations that 1% can become huge. Like drugs, gambling, overeating asking people to will themselves into making the right choices won’t work. I do like that you tend to speak about legislation rather than individual responsibility.
it’s great that we’re doing our part, but this is 100% the responsibility of the big companies refusing to stop.
My mum had the most genius idea a while ago that belongs in this comment section.
Imagine if second hand shops also had a tailor who could make simple alterations, or could give you advice on whether something could be altered to fit at all or the best way to do it!
Could also run sewing workshops teaching people how to sew and how to use end of life items (ragging, turning into bags etc), so that there was a way for people to learn to sew without purchasing fabric, and also making use of textiles that would otherwise go straight to landfill.
I love second hand for a couple reasons. Finding unique pieces is exciting, especially at affordable prices. I also enjoy the hunt. One major aspect I like is that often the pieces have stood the test of time and a couple washes, so it’s less “precious” and I know it is durable.
Hi :D I love your videos, and I've never been this early before :). I think buying secondhand is great, and that it does reduce some of the issues faced with fast fashion, however, I only really see it happening with Gen Z. I'm a young Gen Z (2010) and I've always bought things secondhand as it's what I think is best, but there's still a stigma with people my age about buying things from thrift/charity shops. I feel like it's a change that's affecting a large portion of Gen Z, but I don't really see it affecting the younger side of it and Gen Alpha, so I don't think I'd say it's going to save us, as it may even just come and go, like most trends on Tiktok
oh interesting, from stats and data I thought the younger part of gen z and alpha were almost leading the charge in adopting secondhand!!
Love thrifting clothes but it has been harder in the last year as there is so much rubbish fast fashion in the mix. Therefore, I'm not sure how much longevity there is to this going forward 😢
I don’t think buying thrifted items can make a big enough impact on the planet’s environmental issues. The fashion companies must change. But they always will be prioritising their profit over everything else.
How delightful to see Emily on your channel! Are you doing a full podcast with preloved? Edit: just finished your video and I am excited to hear the episode!
The answer will shock you, because the answer is no, because its still consumption. Consumption at its core is the problem. I propose to you that the source of the garment is not the problem. Sure . You can buy ONE fast fashion item and destroy a whole coral reef or whatever. But if you take care of that item according to fabric composition and make it last, make it work for you as long as it physically can, while simultaneously NOT over consuming, you are saving the planet far more than you are doing damage. Unfortunately the same way once upon a time quantity over quality and fast fashion was a status symbol, now thrifting and over consumption is a status symbol. And the clothes sometimes really are at the end of their life cycle and we are just blinded by the greed and micro trends, stuffing the landfills fuller because “at least its thrifting”.
I have never been this early! Love the topic so I’m excited to watch! ❤
@yasminerodriguez4929 haha lmk ur thoughts
When i was younger because of my alternative lifestyle all we would do is buy second hand and that was before fast fashion in the 80's .I think the quality control and production amounts have to be monitored for every company that produces clothing but whether this would happen or not in a society driven by capitalism , i don't know . I guess the consumer has to change things by not buying their products and hit them in the pocket 😀😀
Love your videos! Have shared your channel with my friends and it’s so interesting to think about how I can change my habits. When thrifting I’m trying to stay away from plastic clothes and fast fashion that gets into the racks. Watching from Australia. ♥️✨
I love shopping second hand because the quality of the clothes. Newer clothing quality is so poor compared to older clothing items. My second hand jumpers are thicker and more durable than my new jumpers
I don't want to be negative about a positive development but I fear that fast fashion is slowly destroying the second hand market, at least the part where regular people make regular purchases. It's already quite common to see Shein plastic in shops that is more expensive than the new product was. And the logical conclusion? If you are not totally opposed to buying these things you might as well buy new.
And you can't really blame the shops. Yes, they are the ones selling the 3€ shirt for 5€ but they wouldn't be able to survive for long by asking the realistic price of maybe 1€ or less. In my area, one charity that used to collect clothes has already given up because the quality has dropped so much that the recycling company they used to sell to has dropped their prices and it's just not worth the time anymore.
I think ecommerce in general is a bit problematic. Yes you order secondhand items, but they are individually packed and shipped to you, causing unnecessary logistics and pollution. If you live near secondhand shops, there should be no reason for you to order online. Physical stores have logistics too of course, but at least it’s optimized. If you live far from stores, then online is an option.
I think a good balance would be to buy partly secondhand, and partly from smaller, sustainable and local clothing brands. It’s not the biggest luxury brands that provide amazing quality these days. It’s the mid-priced smaller brands that have trouble of getting their voice heard. I have found some amazing pieces that are top quality, produced in Europe (where I’m located), locally sourced materials, ethical, fraction of the price of so called ”luxury” brands. Of course more pricier than fast fashion. To me luxury is not anymore defined by brand, but craftmanship.
My problem with second hand is that there are too many temptations. I thrift a lot and buy a lot online from eBay and Depop and half of my online purchases don’t fit or look worse than on photos. Also FOMO and quick dopamine hit and you end with a wardrobe with interesting and unique things which you still don’t wear. And trying to resale them is a pain in the ass and I end up donating the stuff. I can’t do no buys/low buys because it doesn’t work for my personality but I’m trying to be more mindful.