It’s no secret that thrifting has seen a surge in popularity, especially among Generation Zers who are keen to prioritize sustainability over fast fashion . Indeed, there’s over 2.8 million TikTok posts with the tag, #thrifting, as social media users want to see the hauls of second-hand pieces shoppers managed to find.

But for Kelsey Reese, 28, buying from the thrift store is only just the beginning.

While other people might search for garments that match their style, Reese has a very different approach. Instead of scouring the clothes rails, she prefers to browse the blankets, knowing they could make the perfect canvas to upcycle into an ensemble.

Reese, of Lexington, Kentucky, told Newsweek that her “childhood dream” was to be a fashion designer. In 2020, she finally got her ver

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