In an era dominated by “fast fashion”, where clothing items are produced rapidly by mass-market retailers to meet the latest trends, the “slow fashion” movement presents a conscientious alternative. Slow fashion is about prioritising quality over quantity, focusing on sustainability, and making ethical choices that benefit the environment and society.

Thrift shopping — the latest buzzword in fashion — is not just about saving money or scoring a bargain; it’s about the eagerness to find a very lucrative fashion item.