I'm Gonna Pop Some Tags: Top 10 Pop Culture Moments That Made Thrift Chic

I'm Gonna Pop Some Tags: Top 10 Pop Culture Moments That Made Thrift Chic
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There was a time, not all that long ago, when thrift stores and consignment shops were seen exclusively as the domain of penny-pinching grandmas. But over the past three decades a combination of vintage mania, rising environmental consciousness, and a new respect for the thrill of bargain hunting have made thrifting a verb--and a cool one at that.

Now everyone from rap stars to royalty is spotted rocking the secondhand look, and Macklemore's fanciful frolic through a Seattle Goodwill store became one of the most-watched music videos of the past year. Below is a list of the top 10 all-time pop culture moments that made reused clothing the new couture.

1. 1986

I'm Gonna Pop Some Tags: Top 10 Pop Culture Moments That Made Thrift Chic

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