u/Old_Wing7784

Is it bad to thrift alt-INSPIRED clothes that were originally fast fashion?

I won't beat around the bush: I am in love with all forms of alternative fashion, art, music, and pretty much anything that isn't mainstream. However, I like to consider myself alt-INSPIRED as I do not listen to solely alt music and I do not soley wear alt clothes. The reason I say this is to give a bit of background on the actual topic of discussion: I found some listings on Depop that had off-brand Afflictions t-shirts. Now, I'd be more than happy to buy actual Afflictions shirts if I had the money; but alas I don't. I bought the shirts without a second thought and when they came, I realized they came from Shein. I understand that fast fashion is extremely frowned upon within the alt community, and I feel like a poser. Is it wrong to thrift, wear and/or own something that was originally fast fashion?

Also, I realize I am also at fault for not fully reading the listing or actually looking for tags in the pictures. But in my defense, I saw shirts i loved and were at low prices and immediately (kinds impulsively) bought them. I'd ask Google, but Google is vague and I'd rather get solid answers from people within the community im looking for answers from.

Thank you for your time and words!

(EDIT:) Thank you guys for the reassurance! So grateful to have found this subreddit!

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u/Old_Wing7784 — 3 days ago
▲ 427 r/ariheads

Hot take:

Respectfully, it's really not that big of a deal if Ariana got back with Ricky. It is none of our business and we should all just be happy for her as long as the two are happy and healthy together. Just a short little rant and in no way am I trying to be disrespectful or rude. If there's something I missed, please let me know!

u/Old_Wing7784 — 1 month ago