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It is no news that the fashion industry is one of the largest water consumers in the world. And the numbers of that are very concerning, especially when taking into consideration the current state of our environmental crisis and the natural progression of consumerism, which can’t seem to start slowing down. The water is consumed very highly and not only for washing garments but also during manufacturing like in dyeing and finishing processes. Producing clothes requires a huge amount of water – especially to grow cotton. According to estimates, it takes about 2,720 liters of water to make just one cotton T-shirt — as much as a single person would drink over three years. Also, a typical pair of jeans can take up to 10.850 liters to manufacture, that’s about the amount that the average person would drink over five years.
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In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in second-hand online shopping. The pandemic shook the whole thrifting market into a new way of selling. And also opened up a new, unexplored online market – making thrifting even more accessible and easy to navigate. Gone are the days when you could only shop sustainably by rummaging through piles of clothes, hoping to find a gem in the rough.
With the global move to mindful consumption, more eco-conscious fashion lovers are turning to pre-owned clothes to build their sustainable wardrobes. However, there are numerous other advantages to buying second-hand. We believe that second-hand shopping is set to be the next era of fashion consumption. And with the current trajectory of daily consumerism, it can’t come fast enough.
Here are 6 reasons why you should buy second-hand:
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Because of the fast turnaround with trends, a lot of clothing items tend to fall off the radar and the trendy silhouettes seem dated, in some cases, only a few months after the wave of popularity calms down. However, if you shop second-hand and vintage, you can avoid making this wasteful mistake. Because of the cyclical way that fashion comes and goes, a lot of vintage clothing tends to always be fashionable. They are timeless and surpass the fleeting trends of today’s world. Vintage pieces can be worn and re-worn, over and over. If you are wondering what to look for when shopping, here are the top five pieces that you should always buy second-hand or vintage and why.
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