Trending Fashion: The New Vintage

As a valued volunteer helping bring life to our thrift store, you play a huge role in shaping what our shoppers find and love on the floor. Lately, there’s been a major shift in what people are searching for, and we want to make sure you’re in the know: Y2K (early 2000s) and 1990s fashion is in high demand and it belongs on our racks.

Millennials and Gen Z shoppers now spend 50% of their clothing budget in thrift and resale shops. They’re not just here for vintage from the '60s or '70s, they’re actively hunting for styles from the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Think low-rise jeans, cargo pants, baby tees, velour tracksuits, rhinestone logos and denim.

These items may not look vintage in the traditional sense, but to our younger shoppers, they absolutely are. 

Today’s thrift customers don’t expect every item to be perfect. Unless the damage is significant, we encourage you to give items a chance especially if they fit the popular Y2K/‘90s vibe. You may want to consider noting vintage on the tag. Additionally, these items can be up priced from our base price.

By being aware of what’s trending, you help us stay relevant, increase sales, and bring joy to shoppers searching for something special. 

Thanks for helping us keep our racks fresh, fun, and fashion-forward!

Social Media Minute

Here’s a tip for growing the number of followers on your social media accounts: Focus on engagement over volume.

Instead of pushing out lots of content, make time to respond to comments, ask questions in your captions, and interact with your followers’ posts. Social media platforms reward genuine conversations, and people are far more likely to follow and stay when they feel noticed and connected. 

Here’s an idea of how that could look. End each post with a simple, easy-to-answer question such as “What’s your favorite...?” or “Yes or No?” or “Would you try this?” It invites interaction, boosts your reach, and makes your account more personable.  

Bonus Tip from the Orange City Legacy Thrift store: add your post to local swap groups for a larger following of people who are looking for thrifted items. 

If you have a great social media idea to share, email it to Ann at aminnick@legacythrift.org 

Ann Minnick

Social Media Coordinator, Corporate Office

Testimonies from our Ministry Partners

Bringing Hope to Families in Bulgaria

We love seeing how God is at work around the world through our partners. We’re excited to share a glimpse of what He is doing through Bible League Bulgaria.

Margarita Asenova, BLB regional coordinator, shared a beautiful testimony from a camp held in the village of Shipkovo. It is a story of God’s faithfulness that we are excited to share with you.

A 12-year-old girl named Valya came from Dolni Lukovit. She had a broken home, with separated parents and a mentally ill mother who often drove her out of the house to bring men home. During the camp, Valya found peace and hope in God. Afterward, she shared everything she had learned with her father, Borislav, and through her testimony he also came to faith in Christ. 

One year later, on July 20th, her father was baptized along with six others from Margarita’s church. He has also completed one of BLB’s Bible study courses and is now a part of the local church. Valya now lives with her father and sister who has also come to faith.

Picture of Borislav’s baptism (right)

Legacy Thrift exists to raise funds for strategically selected ministries that share the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world.

Legacy Thrift Ministry Partners: