the danger of thrifting

[navetsea]

this mega textile and clothing manufacturer in my country closed operation 2 days ago, because our government not seriously protect our local industry from second hand clothing imports from japan, and korea.

I never buy levis, I never buy nike, adidas, converse, I dress head to toe in local indonesian brands, the smaller the brand the better, if I buy directly from the workshop even better. I never buy nescafe, I buy indocafe, I never buy korean ramen, I buy Indomie noodle and I'm still not considered indonesian enough because I have chinese blood in me, but apparently the majority of local people especially the youngsters shop secondhand japanese and korean clothes to look like their korean idols on TV.

and brought down a mega corporation with 30.000 workers laid off 2 days ago.

I'm not against thrifting for people living in 1st world countries who don't even manufacture clothes anymore, but personally in my own country I never buy second hand even branded brands, I rather spend my money on local brandnew local made clothes, even when second hand branded clothes are even cheaper than locally made good quality clothes, I rather spend my money to artisans and local manufacturer, than secondhand clothes traders, what a shame...

 

[Jon Crow]

this mega textile and clothing manufacturer in my country closed operation 2 days ago, because our government not seriously protect our local industry from second hand clothing imports from japan, and korea.

I never buy levis, I never buy nike, adidas, converse, I dress head to toe in local indonesian brands, the smaller the brand the better, if I buy directly from the workshop even better. I never buy nescafe, I buy indocafe, I never buy korean ramen, I buy Indomie noodle and I'm still not considered indonesian enough because I have chinese blood in me, but apparently the majority of local people especially the youngsters shop secondhand japanese and korean clothes to look like their korean idols on TV.

and brought down a mega corporation with 30.000 workers laid off 2 days ago.

I'm not against thrifting for people living in 1st world countries who don't even manufacture clothes anymore, but personally in my own country I never buy second hand even branded brands, I rather spend my money on local brandnew local made clothes, even when second hand branded clothes are even cheaper than locally made good quality clothes, I rather spend my money to artisans and local manufacturer, than secondhand clothes traders, what a shame...

K pop has a lot to answer for mm

 

[GHT]

I'm not against thrifting for people living in 1st world countries who don't even manufacture clothes anymore, but personally in my own country I never buy second hand even branded brands, I rather spend my money on local brandnew local made clothes, even when second hand branded clothes are even cheaper than locally made good quality clothes, I rather spend my money to artisans and local manufacturer, than secondhand clothes traders, what a shame...

Most of my clothes are either made by my wife or, they are bespoke, that's hand made by a Tailor, as in suits, coats and blazers. My hats are made by a milliner and a cordwainer makes my shoes. Your post is of interest in that all my underwear, tee-shirts and most of my socks are bought at Marks & Spencer.
Going into Marks & Spencer policy will be highly political and against The Lounge's political policy. Check out
https://www.ihrc.org.uk/briefing-a-brief-chronology-of-the-marks-spencer-israel-relationship/

 

[TartuWolf]

Support local business yeah, the smaller the better.

 

[Jon Crow]

Support local business yeah, the smaller the better.

There's a lot of smaller artisan shops in the old historic quarter where I live

 

[Edward]

I like the principle of supporting smaller, local brands - as much as anything due to environmental impact; I like the idea of reducing airmiles. In theory, anyhow. In reality, I often have to settle for what I can afford. Money no object, I'd love to walk into Henry Poole and have half a dozen suits made.