Vintage is Cool Again

  Gen Z are turning their backs on low-quality, cookie-cutter fast fashion. Two-thirds now shop secondhand, with charity retailers reporting Gen Z are “rocket-fuelling” the thrift revolution. Fast fashion is bad for our souls, the planet and our future and young Muslims are part of this shift.

  “I prefer the style and modesty of clothes from previous eras, especially 90s baggy trousers!” says Leyla, 22, who mostly buys secondhand. “I find vintage clothes to be made with more natural fabrics, better stitching, tailoring and silhouettes.”

  “I grew tired of mass-produced clothing that looks the same in every high-street shop,” says Areeba, 26. “Buying vintage allows me to find unique, better-made pieces. And it’s the best choice for the environment.”

  Leena, 22, buys and sells secondhand. “I get good quality clothes for reasonable prices, compared to inflated retail. And the feeling of passing them on is much greater. It brings the same warmth that comes from passing clothes down to younger siblings!”

  Where to start? Vinted, Depop, local charity shops and vintage markets.