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!
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⏱️ 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