Second-hand shops are becoming more and more popular in society, especially during the pandemic.
Sustainability has become a trend.
Dorfen
- No bazaars, no flea markets and no more clothes swap parties this year.
Buyers are increasingly looking around in Dorfen's second-hand shops - especially now, when the cold season begins, new winter clothes are needed for the perfect wardrobe.
Sustainability is trendy, if only because of the environment and the wallet.
The exchange center on Mühlangerstraße was closed in spring.
After the lockdown, the people of Dorfen could finally rummage through the "Tausche" again.
"Since then, significantly more mothers and fathers have come to the store," says Margot Jüde.
The advantage of used children's clothes: "The clothes are in good condition and fashionable - but above all cheap." In addition, pants, jackets or rompers have already been washed: "You can put the things on the children immediately without a guilty conscience."
A year ago, "Tausche" celebrated its 40th birthday.
Midwife Jüde raised four children herself.
Because she knows the dilemma of expensive baby equipment and how quickly it no longer fits, she had the idea of ensuring sustainability.
“Especially after the birth of a child, parents have to buy a lot of things - from strollers to car seats, changing tables and toys.
It's all very expensive. ”So why not give it away or sell it?
In addition, the volunteers at the exchange center have always wanted to work against the throwaway society.
“This trend already existed 40 years ago,” says Jüde.
Madelina Bezea has taken over the second-hand shop Papillon in the historic bread house in Dorfen.
Despite Corona, a lot of customers come to browse, the new owner is happy.
At Papillon - that's French and means butterfly - there are almost exclusively designer and branded goods.
A large selection of skirts, dresses, trousers, blouses and jackets hang in the boutique - freshly washed and in top quality.
Customers will also find matching accessories, shoes or handbags and costume jewelery.
The trained nanny is behind the second-hand concept and refers to the poor working conditions in Asia and the poor quality of cheap clothes: "If you wash them two or three times, the pants and sweaters are completely out of shape." After all, you should Don't waste resources, says the 28-year-old: “There are far too many clothes, some items are only worn once or twice and then lie in the closet for years.” The young entrepreneur takes the goods on commission.
Anything that is not sold or picked up will be donated for charitable purposes.
"Fashion for the future", explains Bezea succinctly - because sustainability is not just a question of taste.
Michaele Heske
Opening hours:
Exchange center:
Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Every first Wednesday of the month from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Papillon:
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Acceptance by telephone agreement on Tel. (01 79) 4 22 91 88.