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Business Insider
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I own a reselling business with my wife, and sales are booming. I can't attribute our growth to anything other than the tariffs.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Frankel, a 36-year-old business owner in Miami. It has been edited for length and clarity. My primary business is Thrift Vintage Fashion, which I launched in 2020 with my wife, Evelyn. We supply secondhand clothing — mostly men's wear, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and denim — to stores nationwide. When Trump took office in January, our sales took a steep decline. Once he came into office, there was a lot of uncertainty. However, we noticed a significant incline once tariffs were announced in February. From February to March, we saw an unprecedented 41% increase in revenue (gross sales). Then we had our best March and April since we started the business. I can't attribute our growth to anything other than the tariffs. My family has been in this business for three generations My grandfather began selling men's secondhand clothing after World War II. In the 90s, my father primarily sold denim and Levi's. When I started working with my father in 2010, we brought the business online and got our name out there. After I launched Thrift Vintage Fashion, which is primarily a wholesale B2B business, it popped off right away. We did over $1 million in revenue in our first year working out of our garage during peak COVID in 2020. This was mainly due to my experience working with my father over the previous decade and improving the model and ordering efficiency through the TVF website. Once Trump raised the tariffs, many of our clients reached out to us Many clients — primarily secondhand clothing stores (big and small), vintage clothing stores, and online resellers — reached out to ask if the tariffs had affected our business. There was a lot of uncertainty, but we were able to confidently say, "No, we're not affected, and we're not going to raise our prices." Since then, we've just seen a slew of new orders come in, in addition to existing clients ordering a lot more. Consumers preparing for prices to go up is another factor that has increased our secondhand sales. Everyone's talking about how fashion prices are going up, but since secondhand circulates within the US, no tariffs are affecting it at all. It seems more people are interested in entering the reselling business People are potentially looking into reselling more, which is positively affecting my wholesale business. We've seen steady growth across the US. The US has been our primary market for the last three years, and we see increasing interest from new and existing resale clients. Our numbers are growing, our existing customers are doubling down on their business, and there's increasing demand in the secondhand market. I'm biased, as this is my career, but it's an excellent opportunity for shoppers and business owners to consider selling and buying secondhand goods. There's so much of it out there: eBay, estate sales, garage sales, or storage units. A lot of secondhand merchandise is way better quality than most things produced today, and there's a growing demand for all of it. We're buying more goods and building our supply chain, prepping for growth in both wholesale and retail sectors. The main challenges are the high costs of collecting, processing, and reselling these garments Believe it or not, many used clothing articles cost more than many new clothing items made today. So, our company is always up against the perception of selling something used for the same price or more than new clothing. However, this perception is shifting daily, with people recognizing the value of secondhand versus cheap new fashion. Every day, we're shedding the old stigma of secondhand shops being viewed as "less than." The fact is that the items we sell are in excellent condition. While many brands produce cheap, throwaway fast fashion, older clothes were often made more durably. Whether the clothes were made five or 15 years ago, many desirable styles have become rare by nature and hard to find, thus increasing their value. The desire for secondhand items will probably continue If you're already selling secondhand items, that's great; stick with it. You're probably seeing increases already, and I think it will continue. If you're not selling secondhand, especially if you're worried about tariffs, I would consider trying to implement it into your existing business. There are so many significant factors in buying secondhand that the average American consumer slowly recognizes more each day. There are also opportunities to grow a brand reselling the billions of secondhand garments in circulation. I believe we're past the days of "thrifting" carrying a negative connotation. We're scratching the surface of what's possible with secondhand.
Business Insider
17-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I own a reselling business with my wife, and our sales are booming thanks to tariffs. I can't attribute this growth to anything else.
Ryan Frankel and his wife, Evelyn, launched Thrift Vintage Fashion in 2020. The business supplies secondhand clothing nationwide. Thrift Vintage Fashion saw a 41% revenue increase after tariffs were announced. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ryan Frankel, a 36-year-old business owner in Miami. It has been edited for length and clarity. My primary business is Thrift Vintage Fashion, which I launched in 2020 with my wife, Evelyn. We supply secondhand clothing — mostly men's wear, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, and denim — to stores nationwide. When Trump took office in January, our sales took a steep decline. Once he came into office, there was a lot of uncertainty. However, we noticed a significant incline once tariffs were announced in February. From February to March, we saw an unprecedented 41% increase in revenue (gross sales). Then we had our best March and April since we started the business. I can't attribute our growth to anything other than the tariffs. My family has been in this business for three generations My grandfather began selling men's secondhand clothing after World War II. In the 90s, my father primarily sold denim and Levi's. When I started working with my father in 2010, we brought the business online and got our name out there. After I launched Thrift Vintage Fashion, which is primarily a wholesale B2B business, it popped off right away. We did over $1 million in revenue in our first year working out of our garage during peak COVID in 2020. This was mainly due to my experience working with my father over the previous decade and improving the model and ordering efficiency through the TVF website. Once Trump raised the tariffs, many of our clients reached out to us Many clients — primarily secondhand clothing stores (big and small), vintage clothing stores, and online resellers — reached out to ask if the tariffs had affected our business. There was a lot of uncertainty, but we were able to confidently say, "No, we're not affected, and we're not going to raise our prices." Since then, we've just seen a slew of new orders come in, in addition to existing clients ordering a lot more. Consumers preparing for prices to go up is another factor that has increased our secondhand sales. Everyone's talking about how fashion prices are going up, but since secondhand circulates within the US, no tariffs are affecting it at all. It seems more people are interested in entering the reselling business People are potentially looking into reselling more, which is positively affecting my wholesale business. We've seen steady growth across the US. The US has been our primary market for the last three years, and we see increasing interest from new and existing resale clients. Our numbers are growing, our existing customers are doubling down on their business, and there's increasing demand in the secondhand market. I'm biased, as this is my career, but it's an excellent opportunity for shoppers and business owners to consider selling and buying secondhand goods. There's so much of it out there: eBay, estate sales, garage sales, or storage units. A lot of secondhand merchandise is way better quality than most things produced today, and there's a growing demand for all of it. We're buying more goods and building our supply chain, prepping for growth in both wholesale and retail sectors. The main challenges are the high costs of collecting, processing, and reselling these garments Believe it or not, many used clothing articles cost more than many new clothing items made today. So, our company is always up against the perception of selling something used for the same price or more than new clothing. However, this perception is shifting daily, with people recognizing the value of secondhand versus cheap new fashion. Every day, we're shedding the old stigma of secondhand shops being viewed as "less than." The fact is that the items we sell are in excellent condition. While many brands produce cheap, throwaway fast fashion, older clothes were often made more durably. Whether the clothes were made five or 15 years ago, many desirable styles have become rare by nature and hard to find, thus increasing their value. The desire for secondhand items will probably continue If you're already selling secondhand items, that's great; stick with it. You're probably seeing increases already, and I think it will continue. If you're not selling secondhand, especially if you're worried about tariffs, I would consider trying to implement it into your existing business. There are so many significant factors in buying secondhand that the average American consumer slowly recognizes more each day. There are also opportunities to grow a brand reselling the billions of secondhand garments in circulation. I believe we're past the days of "thrifting" carrying a negative connotation. We're scratching the surface of what's possible with secondhand.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: John Abraham charms in The Diplomat, The Royal Mess, and Poker Face returns
Watch: John Abraham charms in The Diplomat, The Royal Mess, and Poker Face returns | FOMO Fix This week on FOMO FIX, Sudhish Kamath shares a skill set with Charlie Cale as Poker Face returns. Hype Check: Netflix's The Royals claims to be a guilty pleasure — but is it just guilty of glorifying privilege and tone-deaf fantasy? TV Gold: Rian Johnson's Poker Face is back — and it's smarter, funnier, and pulpier than ever. Heads Up: John Abraham plays it cool in The Diplomat — no punching, just calls for help. TVF's Gram Chikitsalay tries to cure your Panchayat blues. Vadakkan offers high-quality Malayalam horror… until it loses the plot in Kantara land. All that, and your early reminder — Mission: Impossible drops a week early in India. Cut through the clutter. Watch FOMO FIX. Your weekly BS detector. Music: Ivan Avakian
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Amol Parashar? Actor making headlines over rumoured romance with Konkona Sen Sharma
Known for her strong performances, Konkona Sen Sharma has always maintained a rather discreet personal life. Now, though, she's in the news for a potential new romance years after her divorce with Ranvir Shorey. Rumors regarding the actress and actor Amol Parashar's relationship were rekindled when they were spotted together at the Gram Chikitsalay screening. Fans and the media are buzzing over their public appearance together, even though neither has confirmed anything. So, if you're wondering who Amol Parashar is, here's everything you need to know. Who is Amol Parashar? Konkona Sen Sharma's rumoured boyfriend Amol Parashar, a graduate of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, made an unconventional shift from engineering to acting. He rose to fame with his breakout role as Chitvan Sharma in the popular web series TVF Tripling. He later appeared opposite Aahana Kumra in the romantic drama It Happened in HongKong. More recently, he has been applauded for his performance as Dr. Prabhat in TVF's Gram Chikitsalay, where he portrays a dedicated doctor striving to improve healthcare access in a rural village in India. He was also seen in Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs, a Jiohotstar production as Abhimanyu Raisinggh. Parashar and Konkona Sen Sharma worked together on Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare and that's when rumors about their romance started to circulate. Konkona Sen Sharma's personal life Konkona Sen Sharma entered into a relationship with actor Ranvir Shorey in 2007. The pair got married on September 3, 2010, and were blessed with a son, Haroon, on March 15, 2011. They announced their separation in 2015 and legally ended their marriage in August 2020. Despite going their separate ways they continue to co-parent their son together.
News18
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Gram Chikitsalay X Review: Amol Parashar Is 'Brilliant' In 'Excellent' Series By Panchayat Makers
Last Updated: Here are some X reviews you must read before watching Gram Chikitsalay on Amazon Prime Video. Gram Chikitsalay X Review: The Amol Parashar and Vinay Pathak starrer, Gram Chikitsalay, was released on May 9. The series, set in a rural backdrop, promises a refreshing blend of humour and social relevance, drawing immediate attention from audiences and critics alike. The impressive storyline has been winning hearts online, and the reviews on X, formerly known as Twitter, paint a largely positive picture for the series. One X user wrote, 'In this series, Vinay Pathak portrays a quirky rural doctor with a unique style. One memorable scene involves him conducting a thyroid check-up in his signature comedic manner. The series blends comedy with meaningful storytelling, making it an enjoyable watch." Gram Chikitsalay, In this series, Vinay Pathak portrays a quirky rural doctor with a unique memorable scene involves him conducting a thyroid check-up in his signature comedic manner. The series blends comedy with meaningful storytelling, making it an enjoyable watch — Altamash Azmi (@Altmsh_Azmi) May 10, 2025 Another post mentioned, 'TVF never disappoints. Excellent storywriting, talented casts and a few messages for society." Another post mentioned, 'Gram Chikitsalay is the story that inspires purpose, is rooted in service." Another review mentioned, '@amolparashar, you were tailor-made as Dr Prabhat Sinha. Brilliantly done!🤌???? Phenomenal Casting. Humorous writing. A loud message. And stunning looks!!! ???????????????? A MUST-WATCH! Looking forward to season 2 already." . @amolparashar you were tailor made as Dr Prabhat Sinha. Brilliantly done!🤌????Phenomenal writing.A loud stunning looks!!! ???????????????? A MUST WATCH! Looking forward to season 2 already🏥 #GramChikitsalay #GramChikitsalayOnPrime — Dr Preksha Sinha (@prekshasinha3) May 13, 2025 A post on X read, 'What an excellent show. The 1st season of this >>> 1st season of Panchayat. My only complaint with the makers is that it's a purely Hindi show, so why didn't the title card appear in Hindi? I honestly didn't expect this level of performance from @amolparashar." Another mentioned, 'Gram Chikitsalay is a nice web series. It shows the beliefs of a very common man and how someone can earn their trust. However, there are some shortcomings in storytelling and editing. It's of a different taste, but overall, a great job." Created by Deepak Kumar Mishra (of Panchayat fame) and directed by Rahul Pandey, Gram Chikitsalay stars Amol Parashar, Vinay Pathak and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor among others. First Published:
