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Why we Organize Clothes mostly by Colour and Category (and only minimally by Size)
So a new client walked in yesterday, telling me straight that I should organize the clothes in our shop by colour, category and size....
Annien Botha
Dec 8, 202411 min read


Reasons why thrifting is addictive
It feels like a treasure hunt When you go to a thrift store, you never know what you’re going to find. Unlike traditional retail stores,...
Annien Botha
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Why rich people Thrift
In recent years, thrift shopping has become popular as more people are choosing to ditch fast fashion and pay attention to how their...
Annien Botha
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Vintage and Contemporary Fashion: Which is More Fashionable?
At Thrift Town in Durbanville, we stock Contemporary as well as Vintage clothing. Each has its own unique style, and both are popular in...
Annien Botha
May 14, 20232 min read


How to Clean Your Jewelry
From your everyday jewelry to unique pieces you only wear on special occasions, chances are, all of your jewelry could use a good polish....
Annien Botha
May 11, 20234 min read


Second-hand clothing Care tips for Leather & Suede
How to Care for Leather A naturally durable material, leather is strong, water-repellent and repairable, which means it can last for...
Annien Botha
May 10, 20236 min read


Second-hand clothing Care tips for Cotton
Cotton fabric is made from natural plant fibers and is widely used in clothes, table linens, bedding, and everything from delicate baby...
Annien Botha
May 7, 20237 min read


Second-hand Clothing care Tips for Silk
Silk is an investment. It’s a fabric that should be bought with a long-term relationship in mind. By buying a high-quality fabric like...
Annien Botha
May 5, 20236 min read


Second-hand Clothing care Tips for Wool/Cashmere
How to Clean & Care for Wool and Cashmere Wool is lovely to wear, but is an expensive fabric, and not always so easy to take care of! But...
Annien Botha
May 5, 20235 min read


How to Choose the Best Clothes and get Rid of the Rest
I curate, or hand-select, each piece of clothing for my shop - and I am soo grateful when clients in the shop mention, "they love our...
Annien Botha
Apr 24, 20236 min read


WHY YOUNG PEOPLE LOVE THRIFTING SO MUCH
When Eve Perez was in middle school, she remembers feeling embarrassed to shop at thrift stores. Surrounded by peers in name brands,...
Annien Botha
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Let's go Thrift.
WHAT IS THRIFTING? Thrifting is secondhand clothing shopping. To go thrifting is to shop in used clothing stores. Thrifting can be done...
Annien Botha
Apr 3, 20237 min read


Benefits of Shopping at Thrift Stores
Years ago buying secondhand clothing was nothing to be proud of. If someone bought used clothing, most would assume they simply could not...
Annien Botha
Mar 5, 20235 min read


What are Thrift Stores & Why People Love Them
I’ve been to countless thrift stores over the years. Thrift stores are unlike any other business. You’ll find items you couldn’t find...
Annien Botha
Mar 1, 20232 min read

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