A bride-to-be has shared the moment she was left "freaking out" after making an amazing thrift store find for her upcoming wedding.
In a video on TikTok with more than 490,000 views, Davis Bourgeois, or @davvvisss on TikTok, shared how she was looking around the California thrift store when she stumbled on a pair of genuine Gabriela Hearst designer leather mules—perfect for her bridal look.
In the footage, Bourgeois can barely contain her excitement, as she repeatedly exclaimed: "I'm freaking out. Freaking out, freaking out." The bride-to-be shared how she had screenshots of the shoes saved on her phone, planning to buy them secondhand for over $500—until her thrift store miracle.
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"I went in looking for a mirror for my bathroom. I was actually trying to get to the front to check out, so I cut through one of the clothing aisles and I accidentally knocked a sweater off the hanger, and when I went to hang it back up they were sitting on top of the rack just staring at me," Bourgeois told Newsweek. "I saw the logo and the $10 price tag, said a prayer, and put them on."
In the amazing twist of fate, she found them priced at just $10. "I think I just found my wedding shoes," she said in the video, still in disbelief. As she tried on the designer mules, the text overlay read: "I'm not ok."
Gabriela Hearst launched her eponymous label in 2015 with timeless styles famed for blending luxury and sustainability. Between 2020 and 2023, Hearst was the creative director of Chloé. Hearst advocates a "less-but-better" approach to fashion, emphasizing that true luxury lies in well-made items that are made to last.
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Of course, the bride-to-be snapped up the $10 shoes, and she has even shared update videos as she wears them in in time for the big day. "I tried them on with my dress already. They're perfect," Bourgeois said. "I need to clean them a smidge, but I also will be wearing them to my rehearsal and the night before party."
Online, people were seriously impressed by the find and shared their reactions in the comments.
"You manifested your wedding shoes babe!! So amazing," said user Rack..Elle. While Ashley wrote: "Excellent find! Take them to a shoe repair for a thorough cleaning and refresher."
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"Omg meant to be!!! I love these," said blondemuse.sam.
While Soniavee143 said: "Excited for you!!! Thrift win!!! Us thrift girlies get it!!!"
Secondhand Is Seriously Popular
The success of Bourgeois' thrift store find is testament to a larger trend: secondhand shopping is having a major moment. According to a 2023 report by ThredUp, the global secondhand clothing market is projected to be worth $350 billion by 2027.
The report also predicts that by the end of 2024, secondhand apparel will make up 10 percent of the global clothing market, highlighting the growing appeal of pre-loved fashion.
In the U.S. alone, the secondhand market is expected to hit $70 billion by 2027, with 52 percent of consumers having shopped secondhand in 2022. Interestingly, one in three items bought in the last year was secondhand, showcasing how consumers are increasingly turning to resale platforms and thrift stores.
The shift toward secondhand is especially prominent among Gen Z shoppers, who say that two in five items in their closets are secondhand as the younger generation shows an increasing shift toward sustainability.
UPDATE 10/22/24, 03:35 a.m. ET: This story was updated with additional comment and video.
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