Curated By Cat

Last night in Oakland. Grateful for the people who held me through this chapter — especially you, Amanda.

For the laughter, the cocktails, the Indian food, the conversations that made space for both grief and growth. Saying goodbye is never easy, but it feels softer when it’s wrapped in love. Thank you for helping me close this door gently.🖤

Let’s be real: fast fashion is exhausting. The markups, the mystery materials, the microtrends that die faster than your houseplants. Enter secondhand — the unsung hero of smart shopping. It’s low-impact, high-style, and surprisingly strategic. Don’t let the grandma cardigans fool you — this is quiet rebellion in outfit form.

Here’s why it slaps:

• ✈️ No import taxes – Used goods enter the U.S. tariff-free, while new clothes can get hit with up to 15% in duties (U.S. International Trade Commission). Thrifted = tax-free travel buddy.

• 💧 Saves 89 gallons of water per item – That’s what you conserve every time you buy used instead of new (thredUP 2023 Resale Report).

• 🌍 Avoids 8 lbs of CO2 emissions – Small choice, big footprint shrink (thredUP + Green Story data).

• ♻️ Keeps textiles out of landfills – Americans toss 11.3 million tons of textile waste annually (EPA). Your Depop scroll is low-key waste management.

Secondhand fashion isn’t just cheaper — it’s smarter. And honestly? It’s the only place you can find a 90s mesh baby tee, a linen jumpsuit, and a tax loophole in the same cart.