I prefer to buy new and then "use it up, wear it out, make it last". (slogan from WWII era).<p>My outdoor propane grill is 19 years old and still works OK. I have had one bathrobe for at least two decades according to old photographs. My car is a 1999 model, as is my bicycle. I could go on. I believe this is much better even than buying someone else's used stuff.
Anything that is not fast fashion is welcomed. Fast fashion is morally corrupt and preys on younger generation to fit in with the latest trends. I bought 30 black t-shirts and 15 black tracksuit bottoms and never have to make the decision of what to wear.
It's also been nice to see retailers like Patagonia playing along the trend. Buying a $250 coat, trading it in for a $50 credit, Patagonia reselling it for $80. Unclear about the net gains when factoring in shipping + cleaning, but at least it keeps objects with a 20-year-lifespan out of the landfill by year 4.<p><a href="https://wornwear.patagonia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://wornwear.patagonia.com/</a>