Thrift stores: 3 profiles teach conscious consumption with circular economy

Have you ever thought about buying clothes at a thrift store? Or are you one of those people who turns up their nose when they hear the word “used”? You toparia Buy decorative items at a junk shop? Be aware that this market is already consolidated in Europe. And besides being a more sustainable attitude, it can give you an exclusive look or a house full of personality😉. We have separated 3 profiles that help to demystify this universe. Open your mind!

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Marcela Guimarães

Thrift stores around the world

The profile created by conscious consumption and circular fashion consultant, Cláudia Castanheira, shares tips, information, curiosities and references about Second-Hand Commerce around the planet.

Cláudia travels through the most beautiful locations, such as Paris and Rome, and brings tips on incredible thrift stores, where you can buy pieces even from famous brands for a much fairer price.

According to the influencer, the profile is for those who love fashion and also aims to “promote debates and reflections on Conscious Consumption and Sustainability”.

“We understand that Second-Hand Trade is a direction to achieve Socio-environmental and Climate Justice”, he explains. 

Sustainable pedagogy

The profile created by Ursula Abiahy from Rio de Janeiro educates about sustainable consumption. But every time, it encourages circular fashion, raising awareness about the consumption of items sold in thrift stores or bazaars.

The influencer also gives tips on how to dress with second-hand items and also those forgotten clothes in your wardrobe.

It also partners with Shareitt Brazil , a platform that works as a clothing and accessories exchange club without spending anything! Everything based on exchange. It's worth checking out.

Maddu Magalhães

YouTuber/Instagrammer designer Maddu Magalhães produces a series of “do it yourself” videos and encourages her followers to use all kinds of materials to create interior designs, fun pieces, gifts… an infinite number of things!

In this spirit of reuse and conscious consumption, Maddu also encourages his followers to go to thrift stores and second-hand products stores to “search” for cool pieces that can gain “new life” with a few strokes of creativity.

One of the most watched videos on her channel Youtube, Maddu takes a tour of a used store and teaches how to take a more loving look at each piece, thinking about how to give it a new meaning.

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This post was last modified on March 17, 2023 16:05 pm

Marcela Guimarães

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