The New Appeal of Old Clothes

Not long ago, wearing second-hand clothes carried a certain stigma, suggesting that one could not afford anything new. Today, vintage shopping has become fashionable, particularly among the young.

Online resale platforms have made buying used clothing as convenient as buying new. Environmental concerns have played their part too, given that the fashion industry is a major polluter.

Critics note, however, that the boom has driven up prices. Paradoxically, those who once depended on cheap second-hand shops may now be priced out of them.