Secondhand Style item Is Chic as well as Sustainable. Thrifting. A long standing tradition in the fashion world. A place where all odd, collectibles, fancy and vintage pieces stay, under one roof.

A place where you can get quite the brand at 50-70 percent off on authentic items. Sign us up. For context, Thrifted items have been loved by a previous owner, but are usually new or in good shape with enough life left to be useful to a new owner. Read: preloved items.

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Word thrift originally referred to fortune and has come to mean the act of being economical; a thrifty person, or someone who practices thrift, is likely to have saved more in the fashion sense, which is never ending experience to interested folks.

The act of thrifting has become a trend in itself with influencers visiting stores to find rare, forgotten items or Mackelmore an American Rapper singing about Thrift; Thrift store.

Thrifting has all you can think of. Jewelry, shoes, bags, accessories for clothing, all sort of outfit, home decor, even Art! If you understand the value of Brands, Style and niche, you get to have a focus on items. Apart from sourcing Thrift stores, one can always set up a pop up shop or a platform to exchange items. Or even a game of Auction.

In this way, thrift shopping is the ultimate way to live out the “reduce, reuse, recycle” motto

Advantages of Thrifting

1. Unique pieces of items. You hardly see a replica.

2. Affordable. Budget friendly.

3. Business friendly, one could start up a business with minimal funds.

4. You find original luxury brands with minimal to no damages.

5. One gets to curate a one of a kind wardrobe.

Did you know, thrifting actually reduces waste in its own little ways.

Disadvantages of Thrifting

1. Regular price will never look the same again. 😂

2. One could pick up worn out clothes unbeknownst.

3. Size may be an issue if not tried before purchase.

4. the clothes have no warranty and no return policy.

Not all secondhand stores are cheap, however. Some of these stores, labeled more as “vintage,” sell clothes in the moderate to high price range. Wealthier consumers shopping at stores like these won’t harm the low-income buyers, because the demand for inexpensive thrifted clothes has stayed the same

-The Harbinger

Tips on Thrifting

1. Take your time.

2. Check item over for wear and tear (this could bring in a bit of discount if it’s a collectible).

3. Check zippers, stains and buttons. (try go for the ones with extra buttons).

4. Avoid impulsive buying. So shop with cash

5. In addition, save pictures of coveted gems and fashion inspiration on your phone for quick reference

Victorian pink gown. Circa 1800s

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