the recent reports about a boom in secondhand shopping are great news, but do they tell the whole story? I spoke to thrifting expert Emily Stochl about dupe culture, the deeper context behind secondhand fashion's rise and why social media's recent obsession with minimalism might be a bad idea...
📢 massive thanks to Emily for chatting to me!!
You can find Emily on social media as @emilymstochl, or on: Spotify: Pre-Loved Podcast Substack: Pre-Loved by Emily Stochl
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:33 quick questions for Emily!
02:52 US vs UK thrifting culture
05:45 emily's vintage collection, thrift hauls & overconsumption
09:46 digging into the secondhand boom
13:07 AI & accessability tools in resale
16:10 link in bio & influencer culture
18:37 emma chamberlain & the pitfalls of minimalism
20:49 slowing down & embracing imperfect style
24:00 dupes & the advantage of thrifting luxury instead
30:12 Emily's best vintage tip for newbies
31:28 where to find Emily!!