If you’ve even gone into a thrift store on the weekend, you’ve probably seen small groups of teens walking down the aisles. What once was considered “cheap,” with a negative connotation, is now a trendy or cool pastime. It’s like a treasure hunt, searching to find the best clothes at an affordable price. Thrifting is considered sustainable, unique and affordable. Gen Z are often characterized as idealistic. Thrifting shows that we are idealistic, but we’re also practical and resourceful.

Local Grammy Award-winning artist, Macklemore had a hit song called Thrift Shop, which helped to make thrifting more mainstream. Beyond influences of music, many teens head to social media to promote thrifting and it has taken off. A trend on social media platforms is to post “Outfit of The Day” (or OOTDs

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