Vintage Clothing
Vintage apparel has been experiencing a renaissance in recent years, gaining popularity among consumers who care about sustainability, the environment, and fashion. We all love a good shop especially when it comes to clothes but what’s even better is when you can find an outfit that’s cute but also within your budget. Charity shops in Coventry have recently been given a larger range of vintage chic clothing with a small price. As everyone knows that vintage clothing can be quite unique, buying vintage or used clothing is cheaper than buying new.
In 2022, Depop reported that shoppers could save up to 25% per item when shopping second-hand. Almost half of UK shoppers frequently purchase vintage goods. According to a survey, 58% of consumers between the ages of 25 and 34, 48% of those between the ages of 35 and 44, and 25% of those over 55 purchase vintage clothing. Choosing vintage clothing helps lower the demand for new clothing in a time of fast fashion, when items are mass-produced and thrown out quickly.
Photo taken by Sumaiya Ali at British Heart Foundation Charity Shop in Coventry City Center
Buying used clothing helps prevent fabrics from ending up in landfills and promotes a circular fashion economy. There is no greater sense of individuality than wearing vintage clothing, in contrast with nowadays mass-produced of clothing, vintage items frequently have unique patterns or rare designs that are discontinued in style, which makes the outfit stand out more and eye catching.
Charity shop worker from Coventry Adam Perth he says, “By the people investing and buying from charity shops isn’t just helping the environment but also a percentage of the sales that are made go towards different charity’s”. Therefore, supporting these business its assisting a whole cycle as its helping the environment and funding the public so it’s a win win. Instead of clothes being put in the trash there should be more encouragement on the public to either give to charity shops or if the clothes are unwearable, they should be properly recycled so the material can be used for something good. Back to vintage clothing it isn’t just a fashion trend, but people look forward to the prices as many are on budgets. Nowadays some people may say vintage clothing is much better looking too as it gives a retro affect.
However, buying vintage clothes from resellers such as on Vinted and Depop are just as good as some use these sites as a side hustle. I spoke to Vinted reseller Alisha Knight she says, “Buying vintage clothes isn’t easy as a lot of people search above and beyond for the perfect pieces like jeans, tops, skirts and many more items, but being a seller is the best as instantly you will receive offers”. By the public using these apps its more convenient for them and sellers as the app is designed to purchase items like its online shopping which is instantly a bonus as its reliable and you can immediately search for whatever item you would like, and you’ll have many choices to choose from.