1Buying secondhand clothes used to carry a stigma, but attitudes among young people have shifted dramatically.
2Charity shops and online resale platforms have turned old garments into fashionable and affordable choices.
3My niece, for example, proudly wears a vintage jacket that once belonged to her grandmother.
4For her generation, secondhand shopping is both an environmental statement and a form of personal style.
5The fashion industry produces enormous waste, so extending the life of clothing really does matter.
6Some high street brands now accept old items back and resell them in special sections.
7Critics point out that resale profits sometimes flow to large companies rather than local charities.
8Even so, the growing market proves that consumers are questioning the idea of fast fashion.
9Schools have joined the trend by organising swap events where students exchange clothes for free.
10Whether this movement survives depends on keeping prices fair and quality high for ordinary shoppers.