The practice of thrifting has quickly risen in popularity over the last few years, leaving many lower-income families with less clothing. According to “Rockyt Style,” in San Francisco, there are 87.3 thrift stores for every 100,000 people. This already high number is projected to keep increasing...
Once home to famous singers, cult leaders and revolutionaries, the San Francisco neighborhood of Haight and Ashbury honors its past with its lively vintage culture. Haight and Ashbury rose to fame in the 1960s during the hippie movement, and continued to be a place of inspiration and experimentation....
Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency reported that in 2015, 2.5 million tons of textile waste were recovered through recycling or donation, while 10 million tons were sent to landfill. Another three million tons were incinerated for energy recovery. Regardless of what these...
The Shop
785 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
The Shop is definitely higher-end for a thrift store, occasionally offering brand names such as J. Crew, Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren, with prices anywhere from $10 to $250. While these prices may seem expensive to a high schooler on a budget,...
