Wealthy Teens Are Ruining Thrifting for the Rest of Gen Z
Thrifting is booming thanks to Gen Zers searching for sustainable, Y2K clothes. But wealthy Gen Zers dropping big on thrifting are sending prices up.
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The Gen Z Thrifting Trend
30% of Gen Z Choosing Preloved Items to Afford High-End Luxury: Report
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Gen Z will drive explosive growth in secondhand sales, says Thredup
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Thrifting isn't Just Another Meaningless Gen Z Trend, by Melanie Maugeri, Past/Present/Pop
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People Are Sharing Things That Rich People Have Ruined For
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Gen Z Balances Sustainable #Thrifthaul and Fast Fashion #Sheinhaul on TikTok - Bloomberg
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Why Gen-Z Loves Thrifting, Second-Hand Shopping So Much
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Hillary Hoffower - Business Insider Nederland
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Depop and thrift shopping are popular on TikTok. But is buying too much unethical? - Vox
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Gen Z is driving a renaissance of thrift stores
30% of Gen Z Choosing Preloved Items to Afford High-End Luxury: Report
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How Thrifting has had an Impact on Gen Z – Whitney Update
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Three trends moving fashion and sustainability forward in 2022
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Rich, Trendy Gen Zers Are Making Secondhand Shopping More Expensive For Those Who Need It