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Millennials and those in Generation Z are embracing thrift shopping 2½ times faster than any other age group.
That is according to research published by ThredUp, the world s largest fashion resale platform inspiring a new generation to think second-hand first, in its 2020 resale report.
Purchasing used clothing is a niche trend that is also gaining traction in Singapore.
Mr Gilbert Salonga, owner of Lucky Plaza Bazaar, told The New Paper that 60 per cent of its customers are youth in Singapore as the younger generation likes upcycling our clothing .
YOUNGER FANS
Meanwhile, SSVP Shop s venture into social media marketing during the circuit breaker also attracted a younger fan base. They make up 40 per cent of its customers, displaying an awareness of being sustainable and buying responsibly , said shop supervisor Maurice Wong.
December 30, 2020
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Like most women, I have a wardrobe that contains probably more clothes than I need. However, more than half of my items cost less than $5 because they are preloved.
I’ve been thrifting since 2014, after chancing upon a flea market at Scape and being stunned by the cheap prices people sold their preloved items for. As a broke student, getting clothes for less than $5 a piece certainly helped me stretch my dollar.
Although I am now a working adult who has more purchasing power, I still try my luck at flea markets or thrift stores. While there is still the thrill whenever I find a hidden gem, I ve also continued to thrift as there are other upsides to it other than cost.