Since September fashion is usually all about newness, vintage September is the antithesis of overconsumption and serves as a celebration of existing style and circularity. If you are not familiar with second hand In September, this is an incentive created by Oxfam to encourage shoppers to buy second-hand goods during the month. As a fashion writer, this is a great opportunity to champion a business I admire, one that makes the second-hand shopping experience more attainable.
I’ve enjoyed thrifting since I was a teenager, but the second-hand shopping experience is much more sophisticated now than it was back then. In addition to the usual e-commerce suspects, a new wave of consignment stores is gracing the market, making vintage shopping more comfortable and efficient.
Keep reading to check out and shop inspirational items for the coming months, including September’s pre-owned items. If you’re new to thrift shopping, you’ll be impressed by the unique items. From reducing our environmental impact to the thrill of finding one-of-a-kind items and the vintage feel, there’s something about shopping in a more considered way that makes sense.