Goa, May 21 -- In the colourful chaos of Goa's flea markets and the scroll-worthy pages of Instagram thrift stores, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Goa's Gen Z isn't just shopping they're storytelling. Through every second-hand jacket and reworked skirt, they're crafting a narrative that's equally expressive and ethical. Across Goa, college students are not just wearing second-hand clothes, they are selling them too. The rise of local thrift pages, curated racks at pop-ups, and Instagram drops are becoming the new norm.

Thrift as a voice of identity and rebellion

"Fashion is a tool for change and expression and even rebellion whether to show class or revolt," says Naomi Remedios, a student studying BBA who also owns a thrift page on In...