Fashion pundits will know that there are other things to do at a thrift market than the actual thrifting. While it’s the main goal, here are some ideas for your next thrifting adventure
Thrift events are three things: the go-to for vintage finds and high-ticket, in-demand items, a true social marketplace, and a prompter of circular fashion. At the Good Gang Thrift: All Stars last weekend, shoppers, avid fashion enthusiasts, and in-the-making style mavens gathered for the good sartorial finds—but there’s also other things to do while you’re on the hunt for a wardrobe refresh or upgrade:
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Cop Celebrity Clothes
The appeal of a thrift market is, yes, in the clothes, but also in their essence. Some people want stories behind their clothing—and those stories can become good treasures if they belong to somebody famous like Nadine Lustre, Mimiyuuuh, Laureen Uy, and LA Aguinaldo. At Good Gang’s, you get to shop the closets of these big names and more, and take home a little piece of magic from their world or style book.
The history of these clothes adds an extra impetus for people to purchase, rework, and make their own. You don’t find that anywhere else: shopping at thrift events is feeling the energy, joy, and even personality of the past owners.
Jumpstart Your Content Creation
While people are rifling through racks and cherry-picking their stuff, the Good Gang event provided a cornucopia of content creation opportunities—especially for those who want to center on fashion. Thrift markets are where the beloved characters who adorn the fashion firmament gather—it’s a chance to go behind the seams and meet trendsetters, influencers, stylists, and craftsmen. As an eager wayfarer in the digital realm, these events are a real catch for the fashion enthusiasts who clamor for both archival goods and styling tips.
Good Gang was also an opportunity to meet Lyn Alumno, Nadine Lustre’s stylist, who talked to MEGAStyle and weighed in with tips of her own: “Justify the cost per wear; when I buy an item, I make sure I can wear it more than twice. I also like to practice sustainability by upcycling them too.”
Let Others Into Your Closet
Thrift shopping is an antidote to fashion’s overproduction and overconsumption; its circularity model extends the lifespan of garments. Last weekend, the Good Gang thrift accepted clothing donations in exchange for a free single pass as an effort towards the victims of Typhoon Carina. But in an age of viral micro-trends and heavy nostalgia, thrifting events are for opening the doors of your own closet. Thanks to throwback trends and conscious consumers looking for alternatives to fast fashion, the thrift is a sustainable business opportunity.
Photos and Featured Image: JEAN BLANK, GOOD GANG (Via Instagram)
