Thrift Store Chaos: How the Resale Hustle Ate 'Sustainable Fashion' Alive
What started as a vibe — cute vintage finds, low prices, good for the planet — has mutated into a full-blown gig economy where teenagers are clearing out Goodwill shelves at 8 AM and flipping the haul for 400% markups on Depop by noon. The thrift-to-resale pipeline is booming, the drama is unhinged, and the 'sustainable fashion' label is getting seriously stretched. Let's get into it.