Gone Vintage: How To Build A Better Thrifting System

There is no shortage of secondhand clothing. There is so much used clothing in the market that, on average, only about 10-20 percent of what is donated to national charity shops resells in those stores.

The secondhand industry is complex and opaque, and many consumers, even secondhand consumers, lack understanding of how most charity thrift stores function in our current society. Charity thrift stores have been around for centuries. The secondhand clothing industry has long been marketed to consumers as a form of charity but it has always been a b... See more

As shoppers divest from retail and shift to secondhand, they must commit to building something better. Rather than disengaging from secondhand shopping, they should instead engage with the industry more: use their position in this space—their access and ability—to help create opportunities that benefit all people in the secondhand supply chain. Bec... See more