Do you enjoy shopping second hand in London's charity shops? If you asked me this question a year ago, I would have shaken my head and said: ‘Why would I ever do that? I have everything I need on the high street.’
But fast forward to today, things could not be more different. There's a strong appetite for sustainable clothing that has contributed to the charity shop sector, with an army of online-savvy bargain hunters encouraging everyone to follow the pre-loved route.
I am one of those thrifty shoppers — a "thrifter". Gone are the days when I would splurge £40 on a luxury but unsustainable branded jacket. I do have expensive tastes, but now I will always use charity shops as a lifeline.
