Finding bargains at thrift stores is an ever-growing trend. We interviewed Kierrätyskeskus’ store manager and Relove’s communications manager to find out this summer’s hit products.
In the summer, people are free and enjoy shopping, for example, without any real mission. Store manager of the Capital Region Recycling Centre Peppi Mattila says that impulse purchases have been particularly strong this summer.
Impulse shopping can sometimes be nice, but you shouldn’t do it too much. Impulse shopping is one of the most annoying phenomena of the summer, because then products that you don’t really need slip into your shopping bag. I hope these impulse purchases end up back in circulation instead of trash.
“Casual dresses with a beautiful print or in a sweetly warm shade are long-lasting summer favorites”
Peppi Mattila says that warm dresses, shorts, t-shirts and tops are currently being selected for the shopping bag. As for accessories, caps and sandals are popular. Relove brand communications manager Iines Alavuo tells a similar story.
– Relaxed dresses with a beautiful print or in a sweetly warm shade are permanent summer favorites. They are suitable for parties as well as other memorable moments of the summer, Relove’s communications manager Iines Alavuo says.
In addition to this, however, Oversized collared shirts made of linen or cotton are also interesting. With the heat, various hats and summer caps have gained new popularity.
Invest in quality and natural materials
You can make a lot of wonderful finds among used products, as long as you are careful.
– You should make responsible choices both when buying new and recycled fashion. That’s why it’s good to invest in high-quality materials and brands whose resale value remains year after year, says Iines.
However, Iines reminds that it is worth considering the fact that the products of second hand stores have already lived at least one life. It is therefore a good idea to check the condition of the product before making a purchase decision.
One important factor in terms of quality is the material of the product. Peppi and Iines say that you should especially prefer natural materials. Natural materials suitable for summer include linen, silk and cotton.
At flea markets, you can find products that deviate from the mainstream
In the selection of the recycling center and other second-hand stores, you can often find products that deviate from the mainstream.
– At flea markets, you can find high-quality and personal products that you probably can’t get anywhere else anymore, Peppi says.
The store manager of the recycling center also states that about a third of the donations they receive go to the free room. You can make real discoveries there. After all, Burberry products and other luxury brands have been found there, among other things.
– Products with minor defects go to the free room. For example, the jacket might have a hole in the armpit, Peppi sums up.
You can either repair these products with small defects yourself or take them to a tailor.