Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026)

Does Thrifting Undermine Local Brands? A Descriptive Study on Fashion Consumption Trends and Purchase Intentions

Hardya Alisya (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)
Wenny Pebrianti (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)
Heriyadi (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the thrifting phenomenon by examining how fashion trends, price, brand image, and consumer ethnocentrism shape purchase intention toward Indonesian local fashion products. This study employed a quantitative research design with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to consumers who had experience with thrift fashion products. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling based on predetermined criteria. The collected data were analyzed descriptively by calculating the mean score of each indicator and interpreting the results based on predefined scale intervals. The findings reveal that purchase intention toward local Indonesian fashion products is formed through a multidimensional evaluation process involving economic, symbolic, and emotional considerations. Price was identified as an important factor influencing thrift product attractiveness, while brand image showed a relatively moderate role in consumer decision-making. Meanwhile, consumer ethnocentrism demonstrated positive support for local fashion products without eliminating interest in thrift alternatives. This study implies that local fashion businesses should strengthen product quality, brand value, and consumer attachment to compete within the growing thrift fashion market. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of consumer behavior by highlighting the coexistence between thrift culture and local fashion preference.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemr

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...