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Gen Z Fuels Global Vintage Revival, Reveals Pinterest Fall Trend Report

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Pinterest’s Fall Trend Report shows Gen Z driving a global thrift revival, with vintage style, decor, and fashion soaring as secondhand becomes first choice.

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Vintage style extends to home decor and fashion.

Vintage style extends to home decor and fashion.

This fall, vintage secures its place as a wardrobe staple. Pinterest’s new Fall Trend Report reveals a major style shift sweeping the globe: searches for thrift-related ideas are soaring, driven largely by Gen Z users reimagining how they shop, style, and decorate. Whether it’s a dream thrift find or a retro kitchen upgrade, Pinners are proving that secondhand is not second-best.

As the leading destination for fall trends and inspiration, Pinterest empowers people to personalise their style, home, and life with what’s next — and right now, that means embracing thrifting like never before. Gen Z momentum on Pinterest continues to grow, with this generation now representing more than 50% of global monthly active users — making Pinterest a go-to platform for the next generation to get inspired, curate, and shop.

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Across the globe, Gen Z is fueling this movement. On Pinterest, searches for “dream thrift finds” have skyrocketed by 550% among this demographic, while “vintage fall aesthetic” is up 1,074%. And their thrifting habits extend beyond the wardrobe – searches for “thrifted kitchen” have also climbed 1,012% and “thrifted decor” is up 283%, showing that the vintage style is making its way into every corner of the home.

Gen Z men are also stepping up their vintage game. Searches for “men thrift outfits” have grown by 31% globally, and interest in “vintage watch for men” has jumped 65%, proving the appeal of unique finds resonates across styles and genders.

The thrift revival presents a strategic, creative and commercial opportunity for fashion retailers in the months to come. And it’s not just fashion — with searches for home-related thrift inspiration on the rise, the secondhand movement now spans furniture, interiors, and home appliances. Brands can ride this wave by offering vintage-inspired collections, sparking upcycling ideas, or launching resale and donation programs that help consumers give pre-loved items a second life.

This global momentum is mirrored across APAC, where thrift-related searches continue to climb in key markets. In India, searches are up 127% year-over-year, while Japan has seen a 55% increase. Korea recorded 31% growth, and Singapore is up 33%, underscoring the region’s growing appetite for unique, secondhand finds. These four markets combined saw a significant year-over-year rise in thrift searches such as “thrift flips” (486%) and “thrift finds” (93%). Vintage-related terms also saw a consolidated increase through searches such as “dreamy aesthetic vintage” (580%), “vintage style outfits” (109%) and “retro vintage outfits” (100%).

“What we’re seeing in APAC is more than just a fashion trend; it’s a mindset shift,” says Ayumi Nakajima, Senior Director, Content Partnerships, APAC for Pinterest. “Gen Z are embracing thrifting not only for its style potential but for its creativity, sustainability, and individuality. On Pinterest, they can visually explore endless ideas, curate boards with their favourite finds and turn inspiration into action through product Pins. By analysing billions of data points and through our visual search technology, Pinterest can spot emerging trends before they go mainstream – helping brands stay ahead of Gen Z’s evolving tastes. For our users, it’s the place to discover one-of-a-kind finds and unique inspiration from around the world.”

Pinterest delivers personalised inspiration that’s perfect for thrifting. Across APAC, Gen Z are turning to the platform to find, plan, and shop for the best in vintage and secondhand, uncovering fresh ways to express their individuality in a sea of sameness.

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