I found this article at About.com, specifically at http://fashion.about.com/cs/vintage/a/secondhand.htm:
,
Used Clothing: Better the Second Time Around By Cynthia Nellis
Secondhand clothing is still hot.
The reasons for the surge in popularity in recent years are varied — from the bargain aspect to the thrill of the hunt — but according to Secondhand Chic author Christa Weil, one [...]