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Wearing a secondhand outfit these days is something to brag about, not whisper

Preloved clothing can be kinder to planet and more affordable – but some worry it will become the next fast fashion craze

Consumers on the whole want to shop more thoughtfully, both for the sake of planet and for the garment workers whose mistreatment has been under increased scrutiny in recent times. On Depop, where many of the younger generation go for preloved styles, you can easily and relatively cheaply source the cowboy boots and baseball caps, bows and Longchamp bags that will help you keep up with the latest trends. The danger is that the ease with which it is possible to shop secondhand, as well as its relative affordability, is making attitudes towards it more akin to that of fast fashion.

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