Charity shops, Depop and the gentrification of second-hand clothes

Ellie Pendry explains how charity shops, once a sustainable and affordable option for working class people, have become the stage for modern fashion gentrification. Charity-shopping has become increasingly popular in the past decade, especially amongst young people. This might initially seem like a good thing for the community at large: the charities involved are receiving … Continue reading Charity shops, Depop and the gentrification of second-hand clothes