Every '60s kitchen had a Presto Hot Dogger, and now this single-use appliance is the retro find thrift hunters can't resistThrift stores are seeing a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. A peculiar find is the Presto Hot Dogger, a 1970s app...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Everyone owned it in the '80s, and now it's the thrift store find we all want in our homesRattan and wicker furniture, once overlooked, is now a highly desirable trend, offering warmth and texture to homes. Distinguishing between...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Why Getting Rid of Clothes Can Make Your Mornings Surprisingly FasterDecluttering your wardrobe can significantly streamline your morning routine by reducing decision paralysis caused by too much choice. This...
02 May, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Phoebe Gates launches Phia without her dad’s fortune — Here’s why Bill Gates stayed out of itBill Gates has revealed why he decided against funding his daughter Phoebe Gates’ new AI shopping app, Phia. Speaking candidly, Gates admit...
27 Apr, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
Why buying thrifted clothes is getting more appealingGlobal secondhand fashion sales reached $227 billion in 2024, accounting for 10% of global apparel spending, with the trend accelerating, p...
19 Mar, 2025, 05.13 PM IST
How scribblings enhance the value of second-hand cookbooksKKS Murthy, the late owner of Bengaluru's Select Books, preserved the charm of second-hand bookshops. Once popular across India, such shops...
10 Mar, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
How to buy a pre-owned luxury gift someone might actually wantThrift stores and online resale platforms are seeing increased demand for pre-owned luxury items, clothing, and nostalgic toys. This shift ...
14 Dec, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
India's green fashion lovers switch to secondhandIndia's enormous garment sector churns out billions of dollars' worth of new clothes each year, but some local fashion lovers are switching...
25 Oct, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
Guess what? Decathlon now has a new name, and there's a reason behind itThe French sporting goods retailer has changed the way it is called.
13 Oct, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
Helping the planet with fashion: If you shop for second-hand clothes, then you're more style-conscious than othersThe impact of fast fashion on the environment is significant and well-documented.
13 Apr, 2022, 07.42 PM IST
Etsy to buy fashion reseller Depop for $1.63 billion in Gen-Z pushThe Etsy-Depop deal, which would be funded via available liquidity, is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021.
02 Jun, 2021, 05.07 PM IST
Thrift shopping: How young Indians are taking to second-hand, pre-loved and vintage clothesThere are hundreds of thrift accounts in the country with similar rules and managed by young women. In recent years, Instagram has made sho...
18 Oct, 2020, 01.26 PM IST
The story of India's Rs 60,000 cr second-hand market, minus cars and bikesThe second-hand market is booming. ET on Sunday tracks how clicks are gaining over bricks when it comes to vendors.
31 Oct, 2011, 09.05 AM IST
- eBay India plans marketplace platform for mobile phones
eBay India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based internet marketplace major eBay Inc, is planning to come up with a marketplace platform f...
17 Dec, 2009, 09.28 PM IST