Sustainable fashion is a movement that the thrift-shop loving community have staunchly supported for decades.
A new report by resale marketplace thredUP has announced that the secondhand clothing market is growing 21 times faster than retail, as pre-loved fashion moves from niche to norm.
Even more groundbreaking is this sustainable fashion favourite can be expected to overtake the fast fashion industry in just 10 years! – Farewell fast fashion.
If you haven’t incorporated much pre-loved clothing into your fashion rotation as yet, prepare to be delighted. There are endless options for refreshing your wardrobe, starting with op-shop finds all the way through to re-purposed and consignment stores, and we’ve curated all the inspiration you need to get started, with –
The 20 Top Instagram Accounts That Will Inspire You To Shop Pre-loved
(in no particular order, please enjoy).
1. Op Shop to Runway
When she’s not behind the scenes styling a network TV show or travelling around Europe, Australian Red Cross ambassador and eco-stylist Alex van Os shares her passion for pre-loved fashion on the account Op Shop To Runway, and we can’t get enough.
“I first fell in love with op shopping at my local Red Cross shop in Sydney. “I’m thrilled that I can use my passion for vintage clothes to support such a worthy cause.” ~ Alex
2. Eve’s Thrift Styles
Also a sustainable fashion stylist in Sydney, @evesthriftstyles’ Eve Wong ‘s mission is “Inspiring you to love preloved.”
3. The Vintage Twin
Memes, style, inspiration and goods, + giving back 10% to charity. You can thank Samantha and Morgan of @thevintagetwin for putting together this uniquely curated collection with clout since 2009.
4. The Sleeveless Society
Vintage and consignment store founder Jaimi has always had an eye for a great garment at an even better price. She shares her flair and passion with the world as The Sleeveless Society with clothing, accessories and jewellery from around the world and locally in Australia.
5. Faye De Lanty
Professional eco-stylist and sustainable fashion spokeswoman, Faye De Lanty is also a Salvos Stores Ambassador for Australia. We love her expert visual displays and affordable recreations of runway looks. Inspiration guaranteed! Check @fayedelanty and @salvosstores for more.
6. Milly and Wolf Vintage
Having this account in your feed will give you the exact inspiration you need to indulge your vintage or 90’s obsession, and immediately start raiding your dad’s closet.
Amelia (aka Milly) has been the creator/curator of this binge-worthy ‘gram @millyandwolfvintage since 2015.
7. The Second Runway
Eco-fashion stylist, and ambassador for @secondmodeau & @thesmithfamilystore, Ana shows us how to upcycle and runs styling sessions while sharing her favourite looks as The Second Runway, so inspiring!
8. SWOP Clothing Exchange
You know that friend who’s thrifted looks are so on point you can’t even begin to describe it? Well that’s recycled fashion exchange @_Swop’s deal in a sentence. Join them on their impossible to pin down, adventure of a style-feed, and be inspired to join the Swop (or generally clothing swap) community.
9. Ironic Minimalist
Slow fashion stylist, Jenna is on a mission to share ethical, sustainable and thrifted fashion with the world. A fashion swap ambassador, catch her at one of these events throughout the year, or sharing BTS shoots from op-shops and her eco pals as @ironicminimalist
10. Generally Worn
Generally Worn – Sarah shares beautifully curated vintage and found treasures in an easy, cool, clean image collection you’ll want to emulate at home.
11. Reese Blutstein
Natural beauty, model and vintage store darling, Reese’s account is one we’re currently #fangurling, along with her twin @accidentalinfluencer.
We love her sustainable motto of “Making the most out of the clothes I have since 1996” ~ Reese Blutstein aka @double3xposure
12. I Got It From the Charity Shop
Self-confessed “minimum wage gal trying to live her best eco life on a budget” uses the handle @igotitfromthecharityshop. Individual style and thrift-life tips? Yes please! (and our special thanks for sharing the most inspirational insta-story).
13. Modern Day Treasure Hunt
For all of us who live for the weekend, we couldn’t go passed @moderndaytreasurehunt for perfect casual and street style inspo looks to wear regularly.
14. Second Loves Vintage
A true gypsy, Nat has been selling authentic vintage and pre-loved clothing for as long as we can remember, and her Byron Bay fashion contacts and vintage finds are second to none! You’ll want this account on your feed so as not to miss out on her one-of-a-kind boho outfits or stall at a market near you.. Follow @secondlovesvintage_byronbay
“I feel each and every individual has a responsibility to care for the earth, to be aware and make conscious consumer choices. Each purchase we make can support an ethical small business or family run enterprise. Our consumer choices are the greatest stand we can make as protectors of the earth.” ~Nat
15. The Only Way is Op
Pattern-clash enthusiast, Ellen’s glorious feed puts so much fun into fashion. Bright, bold, a full rainbow of inspiration is here @theonlywayisop to help you make those brave thrifting choices.
16. Emma Edmondson
Founder of @charityfashionlive where she recreates Fashion Week looks in charity shops, Emma @emsladedmondson shares professional styling, fun and fashion on her conscious-chic account.
17. Never Ever Pay Retail
Classic, cool and never full price, Hannah offers the best tips to keep your closet filled with staples, labels while keeping it sustainable @nevereverpayretail.
18. Yarn Yarns
Vintage you can Rent? That’s next level sustainable! We love the @yarnyarns initiative and looks from their loyal fanbase – more please.
19. (to 22.) Pay A Sack Forward – Collective
This collective of three Australian thrift shops (@thryft_opshop @studio_thrifty_4 and @thryft_gc) are doing something very inspirational – First, rescuing and providing super affordable $5 or less secondhand clothing, and next, supporting homelessness locally with their @payasackforward “survival sacks” of food, hygiene and warmth supplies going to those who need them. We love their work.
Bonus Inspiration! Clare Press
Sustainability editor for Vogue Australia, author, presenter of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast, fashion repeater, and thrift store enthusiast, Clare shares everything related to sustainability in the fashion industry, and offers regular doses of thrift inspiration on her ‘gram @mrspress
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Sarah Jane Freeman-Vagg · 12 June 2019 at 5:52PM
i have a pre-loved designer label and vintage clothes shop in potts point called the clothes library. People can not only buy clothes if they like them they also have the option of doing a short term rental or going on a monthly subscription where for only $50 a month people can take 3 items at a time which they can swap over at any time.
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