> But doesn’t that imply that more cheaper clothes would eventually end up filling thrifstores? Not really because the fast fashion types of clothes don't hold

> But doesn’t that imply that more cheaper clothes would eventually end up filling thrifstores? Not really because the fast fashion types of clothes don't hold up well over time. > The reality is that not everyone can afford to buy new and that segment of the popularion is unfortunately growing. The trends leading to this are because people can afford to buy new. The clothes are cheaper and don't last as long. They're so cheap that it ends up being cheaper to buy new ones and throw them away than to bother trying to recycle them (because thrifting and recycling have their own supply chain costs).