Do you shop for second-hand clothes? You’re likely to be more stylish

Frugality and ecological consciousness are often assumed to inspire thrift shopping, but in fact style is the top reason

19 April 2022 - 19:37 By Louise Grimmer and Martin Grimmer

Not only is second-hand shopping good for the planet and your wallet, our new research finds the more style-conscious you are, the more likely you are to shop for second-hand clothes and accessories...

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