Good Reasons Why I Shop for Secondhand Clothes

I live in a town where you are likely to see a secondhand (ukayukay) shop at almost every street and corner, and for someone who has decided to avoid supporting fast fashion, buying used clothes is a good option. Do you have this thing for vintage or do you buy secondhand clothes?  I personally like to shop for secondhand clothes and here are a few good reasons why I do:


1. Brand new is expensive and breaks my budget.

2. There are tons of choices of secondhand clothes and if you know what you're looking for, you'll find that many are still in very good condition.

3. Shopping secondhand is one way to keep unwanted clothing from ending up in landfill.

4. Clothes from the past years are generally finely crafted from quality fabrics, and are made to last for years.

5. You are bound to find vintage pieces that are unique or in limited edition and beats those poorly-crafted, generically-designed mass-produced garments any time.

6. It's a nice feeling when you find a piece you love at a bargain of a price!

7. I can save money and buy the things I NEED from local, independent, small-time creatives who are not doing business purely for the money, but mostly for the passion to create consciously, to do something of value for others, and with as less impact as possible to our planet & the livings things in it.



If you're someone who loves clothes and styling, please consider buying preloved or vintage clothing instead of new. Or if you do decide that you want to purchase something new for your wardrobe, please please consider the brands you buy from. You can use the @goodonyou_app  (this is not a sponsored post) to easily check a brand for its impact on the planet, the people and animals. It's a free app and shows ratings on fashion brands worldwide so if you have a favourite brand, pls do take a moment to see its values or find ethical brands that you can support. And if you live in the Philippines, do you happen to know a local label that produces clothes ethically or is committed to sustainability? Kindly please share in your comment, thanks.