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Taudine Andrew and Lillian Sanders in their thrift store.

Business

In Utah, a thrift store devoted to plus-size fashion is drawing customers from across the US

L.L. Bean Outlet storefront with green and white signage and kayaks displayed on the side.

Business

Two blown-out pairs of LL Bean pants spark debate over quality, fit

A woman poses in a red shirt; another image shows hands sewing fabric pieces together, and a third displays a shirt with cut designs.

Home

After 'too many' thrift flips, TikTok creator makes a Spider-Man outfit viewers love

A sustainable-living content creator discussing shopping regrets.

Tech

Sow-fashion creator regrets buying recycled polyester, saying it sheds more microplastics

Two women stand against a red door, one wearing a colorful embellished jacket and the other in a pink top.

Business

Teen artist saw Bali's plastic crisis, then turned trash into fashion

A person holds a thrifted shirt and shows off a handmade version with sewing supplies nearby.

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A simple thrift flip shows how one old garment can replace a trendy new buy

A woman posing in three different outfits.

Tech

Wisconsin creator turns thrifted clothes into fresh outfits without buying anything new

A person sewing a bikini from a patterned shirt.

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TikToker turns thrifted fabric into a bikini in full thrift-flip sewing tutorial

A person making a bag from towels.

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Thrift flipper transforms old towel into stunning handbag made to be loved again

Three clothing items on display: a striped top, a plaid swimsuit, and a ruffled dress in red and black stripes.

Business

Las Vegas thrift haul shows why Y2K treasure hunters swear the city is superior

A woman models a colorful dress with fish patterns in a stylish room with a mirror and a bed.

Business

Thrift shopper shows off 'gorgeous' slow fashion look with deadstock fabric and upcycled bag

A series of images showing the process of upcycling a thrifted mint green shirt into a batwing top.

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Simple thrift flip turns an old garment into a standout batwing top for a fraction of retail price