As a secondhand store with a big mission to keep clothing out of landfills, we sometimes get asked why we turn down certain brands. After all, shouldn’t keeping clothing out of the trash be a good thing, regardless of the label on the tag?

It’s a fair question, and one we think deserves a thoughtful answer.

So, why do we say no to fast fashion and lower-quality brands like SHEIN, Amazon Basics, Target, Old Navy, and others? If our goal is to give clothing a second life, why not accept everything?

We’re glad you asked.

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