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Why do people like thrifting?
1. Financial crisis
2. Sustainable living
3. Uniqueness of goods
4. Content creators and social media
5. Existence needs
Jakarta, hitclubapk3 Indonesia
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Like it
thrifting
?Apart from the cheap price, it turns out there are a number of reasons why people like it
thrifting
.
‘Thrift’ literally means thrifty.Then there was a shift in meaning to the habit of shopping for used clothes or goods.
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When you hear
thrifting
Of course you immediately think about low prices.This also makes
thrifting
not far from the meaning of ‘frugal’.Buying used clothes at cheap prices certainly won’t break the bank.
Why do people like it?
thrifting
?
However, is thrifting just about low prices?Seeing that enthusiasts and practitioners are increasingly mushrooming, it seems that price is not the only reason.
“There is also the influence of social media which promotes this culture. Usually it is started by content creators who have a reputation. And, you know, most of our young people have FOMO (
fear of missing out
),” said University of Indonesia social observer Devie Rahmawati in an interview with hitclubapk3Indonesia.com.
Devie revealed
thrifting
develops because of the following five main elements.
1. Financial crisis
The financial crisis affects people’s purchasing power.Covid-19 has been one of the triggers for the crisis in recent years.
To overcome the crisis and clothing needs,
thrifting
is also a solution.
2.
Sustainable living
Sustainability
or something sustainable is now not just a concept that evaporates in words.Public awareness of fashion waste is increasingly piling up
thrifting
increasingly growing.
“People are aware that if they keep buying [new] clothes, there will be more and more waste. So, that’s fine, just buy used ones. So, there won’t be a problem of creating new waste,” said Devie.
3. Uniqueness of goods
Mass-produced clothing, apart from being quite expensive, means you can wear the same clothes as other people.
Thrifting
offering unique or limited edition items and clothing.
Most clothes are only available in one piece so you may be the only one who has the clothes.
“If there is only one at the flea market, I don’t know where there are twins. That’s why it feels unique,” he said.
4.
Content creator
and social media
Social media influences people’s tastes and the way they shop.Content creators often promote an item or shop but in a fun way so that people are interested.
5. Existence needs
It cannot be denied, social media makes people want to present themselves as well as possible.If possible, want to look different.
With
thrifting
, looking cool and different doesn’t have to dig deep into your pockets.People can still exist with clothes or goods at low prices.
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