Thrifting is trending, but there’s more than meets the eye

ADRIANA Rahman is a convert to second-hand fashion.

The 25-year-old used to buy her clothes from well-known fashion labels, including fast-fashion brands. But that all changed when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. She lost her part-time job during the ensuing economic crisis, and had to find ways to cut her expenses.

That was when she chanced upon the realm of second-hand fashion online. While her initial motivation was to find cheaper sources of clothing, she realised that buying second-hand goods – also known as “thrifting” – was not only more environmentally sustainable, it also allowed her to purchase unique items that could not be found elsewhere.