A Guide to the Best Secondhand, Vintage, and Small Designer Shops Florence Has to Offer
I have been living la dolce vita here in Florence, Italy for over a year now and have gotten the chance to check out every vintage, secondhand, and small designer shop in the city. Keep reading to add them to your list and happy shopping!
Are Western Clothes Donations Too Much For Africans?
In the past, African communities were able to use donated clothes to supplement their own clothing needs. Though, the sheer volume of clothing donations has now overwhelmed the continent's textile industry.
The Shift to Thrift: A Paradox of Goodwill
In the case of increased demand for second-hand fashion, prices at thrift stores around the country have increased over the last few years.
Best Thrifters To Watch On Youtube
Youtube is brimming with unique women sharing their thrift finds on the internet from all over the world.
How to Live and Dye Naturally
A natural dye is anything that is derived directly from the natural world that can be used to color a textile. For example, flowers and food scraps.
The Gentrification of Thrifting
Industrialization, ready to wear and department stores put an end to a long era of custom made clothes, but also contributed to the birth of what we now call “thrift stores.”
