Thrifting: The Rise Of Recycled Fashion

Experience the thrill of the hunt, while finding compelling clothing brands

Thrifting offers a unique shopping experience by combining deal hunting with exciting clothing. The principles of thrifting are quite simple and involve searching through thrift stores or second-hand outlets for articles of clothing. Hidden between stacks of old and drab clothes are hidden gems with vibrant colours and collector brands. This rush of searching for the perfect deal and unique items have popularized thrifting over the past few years. Included in this article are basic thrifting principles and our team's opinion on the new trend.

Basic Principles

Timing is perhaps the most important yet ambiguous aspect of thrifting. With new items arriving in stores daily, predictability is nearly impossible. Minor aspects such as understanding timing and location are necessary in order to optimize your success rate. While it can be tempting to go thrifting in expensive areas, the best items are rarely found in these locations. Searching through clothes at your local thrift store can offer unique items indicative of your location and culture. In terms of timing, the optimal situation to explore the racks of your local store is early in the morning. This gives you a head start and leg up on the competition

to find the best possible items.

Another essential principle of thrifting is to know your style and have fun. While searching through items it is important to change your fashion mindset and seek creativity in purchases. Before walking into a store, evaluate a few clothing articles you are interested in and intentionally seek these pieces out. Doing so will keep you on track and ensure you don't get overwhelmed with the hundreds of clothing items in store. It's also essential to take a step back and have fun while shopping. The low cost of goods allows shoppers the freedom to make risky purchases without consequences.

Editorial Opinion

The editorial team at signature streetwear is firmly in favour of thrifting. We believe in curating your own personal fashion sense and finding budget clothing alternatives. These two pillars which built our blog are evident in this new trend. Our team's suggestion is to approach thrifting with an open mindset and purchase tons of variety in stores. Although we don't recommend spending weeks searching through thrift stores, spending a couple of hours once on twice a year can add extreme flare to your closet. Another important reason we are in favour of this tactic is the cost of goods. Spending such a little amount of money on a piece of clothing is a relatively freeing feeling. You aren't attached to wearing that item consistently in order to get your money's worth. Instead, you can make judgement decisions regarding your fashion sense each day.

Overall, thrifting is an excellent tactic for men on a budget looking to add flair to their style. As long as you have moderate patience regarding shopping in-store and possess an open mind with new trends, the thrifting phenomena could be perfect for you.