219: What Americans Can Learn from Australia’s Thrift Culture (It might change how you thrift!), feat. Hannah
“I want to change people’s minds about secondhand.”
All her life, Hannah has loved the thrill of the chase (@nevereverpayretail). There’s something about hunting for op shop gold that gets her heart rate up. You just never know what lovely little surprises are just around the corner. 99% of her wardrobe is pre-loved and when people quiz her on her get up, she often catches herself saying, “never ever pay retail.”
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS
- The ugly side of fashion and shifting the narrative around secondhand shopping.
- Spreading the value of thrifting for financial and environmental reasons.
- Hosting a secondhand fashion festival in Brisbane, Australia.
- How “the noise about thrifting” is getting louder and her part in helping to increase awareness about sustainable fashion.
- Her favorite social platforms to hunt for thrifted fashion finds.
- Insights into Australia’s op shops and her favorite places to thrift.
- Five reasons to shop secondhand.
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Reminder to think twice and do your research before buying new.