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Podcast: Is fast fashion ruining thrifting?

The desire for secondhand shopping is widespread, yet finding high-quality thrift items is increasingly challenging due to fast fashion dominating selections. This raises questions: Is this deterring people from choosing preloved goods? Can we address the scarcity of quality donations and also create a more affordable thrifting alternative? This...

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Video: Frontline Fashion 6 explores secondhand sourcing in Hong Kong

In this video, Frontline Fashion explored secondhand sourcing in Hong Kong and content creator Taylor R and CEO of The R Collective Christina Dean discuss their experience with thrift shopping. Watch the video below. Video: RedressAsia via YouTube Photo credit: RedressAsia Screenshot, YouTube

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Online clothing and accessories re-sale attracts financiers’ attention

New York – Consumers’ habits have changed dramatically since the economic recession hit a decade ago. Online shopping has become the new normal, while more and more consumers turn into savvy thrifters. The result? Second-hand apparel sales are estimated to surpass 40 billion dollars by 2022. Consumers have increasingly turned to second-hand...