#45: What’s in a Tag?
Many people assume that buying clothes from a small boutique is a great way to support local businesses. The thing is, some of these stores don’t have the most unique apparel. There are some upscale boutiques out there that purchase cheap wholesale clothing only to rip off the tags and sew their own label inside.
These new tags make the clothing look more upscale and unique. In reality, they’re probably from Temu or Shein or some other large corporation. It’s a bummer because this tactic supports fast fashion and charges you more for lower quality. Keep an eye out next time you go shopping.