will secondhand save us from fast fashion overconsumption??
is secondhand the sustainable alternative to fast fashion we've been promised? 😵💫 Experts are predicting that secondhand shopping could OVERTAKE the fast fashion industry in the next few years - why is this? and is it a good thing for a society obsessed with clothing consumption?? let's break it down! 🫶 thanks sm for watching - pls like, comment and subscribe xx 🤍 follow me on tiktok / insta / threads: katieerobinson_ 🎧 podcast: refashioned (Spotify & Apple) 💌 substack: katierobinson.substack.com 🖇 or go to my linktree: linktr.ee/Katieerobinson_ 📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com] (pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!) 📢 massive thanks to Emily for chatting to me!! You can find Emily on social media as @emilymstochl, or on: Spotify: Pre-Loved Podcast Substack: Pre-Loved by Emily Stochl ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 hiii 00:41 INTRO // the rise of secondhand 01:18 #thrift culture on tiktok 02:46 missing context 03:59 PT1: WHY IS SECONDHAND GROWING? 04:07 affordability 04:59 accessibility 06:09 altered perception 06:40 alternative approaches 07:58 acceptance 08:42 PT2: IS SECONDHAND FASHION MORE SUSTAINABLE? 09:11 does it cancel out fast fashion? 10:07 does it stop overconsumption? 10:49 is it replacing cheap dupes? 11:22 can the industry keep up? 13:21 is it profitable? 13:49 can it replace new clothing production? 14:10 FINAL THOUGHTS // bye