Episode 211: The Clotheshorse Guide to Secondhand Shopping, part 1: IRL FTW TYSM!

It’s Secondhand September! (insert airhorn here)  It's a big deal around here because a #SecondhandFirst approach to shopping is a key part of the slow fashion way of life.
This is PART ONE of a two part series about how to shop secondhand. This installment is all about shopping secondhand/thrifting in-person.

Amanda, a lifelong thrifter and major secondhand enthusiast, will discuss the following topics:

• How secondhand is about way more than just clothing (and suggestions for other great stuff you can find secondhand),
• The different places you can find secondhand stuff (it's more than just thrift stores),
• How to be prepared for a successful secondhand experience (and what you should always carry in your bag),
• Why the final "cart sort" is an important part of avoiding overconsumption,
• The importance of being cool with going home empty handed,
• And so much more!

Also in this episode: Amanda shares how they pulled off an almost entirely secondhand Clotheshorse Jamboree and how you can apply that to your own events.

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