Men of Thrift
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A unique perspective on the interplay between fashion, sustainability, and consumer culture.
Featured thrift articles delve into the evolving landscape of slow fashion, explore the appeal of thrift culture and examine the creative potential of reworked fashion.
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Upcycled fashion transcends mere style; it embodies a profound commitment to removing textile waste from the environment.
As we seek to preserve the charm of yesteryears and reduce our environmental footprint, the appeal of these markets remains steadfast.
Bid farewell to unnecessary expenses and time drains, and say hello to a more efficient and profitable online reselling venture.
I've compiled a list of 16 tools that you can potentially use to erase those markings.
Ari Serrano fuses a skateboard with a Louis Vuitton monogram bag.
Melrose Stories host, Mahagany Adair, sits down with mid century furniture and home decor specialist Jimmy Hibbler.
This couple makes an estimated $3,000 - $4,000 per month by selling reusable trash from dumpsters; and it’s just their side hustle.
Do you know where that shirt comes from, and the process that it underwent to get to your front door? - ThriftCon
“I was born in Las Vegas and my babysitter was a female Elvis Presley impersonator. My first memory is being in her arms and she was fully dressed up as Elvis. She was an avid thrift-shopper so I started going to thrift shops when I was very young. You could put something together for no money at all.” — Jenny Lewis
Ranked among LA’s top 5 flea markets, Topanga Vintage Market welcomes thrifters of all ages to shop a vast selection of high quality vintage and antique goods, from jewelry and fashion to furniture, automobilia, ephemera and horror movie props.
The rise of cheap so-called 'fast fashion' and millions of used clothes are polluting nearby beaches and communities.
The Manhattan Vintage Show is New York City’s iconic vintage show happening again for all vintage enthusiast.
DonateNYC is an essential part of New York City’s zero waste initiative, helping New Yorkers reach the goal of sending zero waste to landfills.
Thrift stores on Long Island have a plethora of items to choose from thanks to active donations from the residents of both Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Goodwill New York and New Jersey released their annual report along with three thrift shopping tips.
“For me thrifting has always been a form of therapy.“ - Will Wagner, Deep Cover Founder
“Cool and unique goods for cool and unique people like you.” - Emma G & Mary M
Samantha is a secondhand shopping expert and stylist with 10+ years experience thrifting in the Big Apple and around the world.
Have you seen the Good Pick tags?
Josiah Tombley takes us through a few ways to help figure out the time period and importance of vintage Ralph Lauren menswear pieces.
Sustainable designer, Ari Serrano, showcases his one-of-a-kind reworked high-end vintage clothing and memorabilia at Mona and Will.
“You know how when you go to thrift stores and you go to the front there will be three shirts above the register that are way too expensive but way too cool? Way cooler than anything in the whole damn store? So that’s exactly what happened: I started buying those. Then I’d just be skimming the racks and find some hot shit, and be like, ‘Whoa!” - SZA
Long Island City is home of the Goodwill bins, a popular Goodwill Outlet location among its chain of New York and New Jersey thrift stores.
“I like Goodwill and the thrift stores. I don't like going into a store and picking from a bunch of cute stuff that's already been found. One of the best parts is finding it myself.” - Kreayshawn
Blur Designs in collaboration with Yum is Confused created an illustration that explains why fast fashion is bad for both people and the environment.
In my opinion, Chicago produces some of the most stylish people in America due to its thriving thrift culture.
Brooklyn thrift stores vary in shopping size, but all offer competitive low pricing and provide an array of second-hand fashion pieces for any aesthetic you seek.
Josiah Tombley takes us through a few ways to help figure out the time period and importance of vintage Ralph Lauren menswear pieces.