What's behind the boom in secondhand fashion? with Emily from Pre-Loved Podcast

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 / / / 🤍 follow me on tiktok / insta / threads: katieerobinson_ 🎧 podcast: refashioned (Spotify & Apple) 💌 substack: katierobinson.substack.com 🖇 or go to my linktree: linktr.ee/Katieerobinson_ 📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com] (pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!) --- ⏱️ 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!!