Why Thrifting Sucks Now

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Today, thrifting and second-hand shopping are so normalized, popular even, but they weren’t always. So, what made us swap our Hollister cargo shorts for vintage Levi’s and what does it mean for our consumer habits as a whole?

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The TRUTH about Chain Thrift Stores: https://youtu.be/-VtoWzDN0LA
Why Trends are Getting Shorter: https://youtu.be/c5Bwez4Unek

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Script: Emma Powell
Editor: Melody David
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