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The best way to refresh your wardrobe while going easy on the planet is to reach for secondhand instead of new. Shopping responsibly and dressing in showstopping luxury fashion are not at odds — we promise. We took a closer look at five trusted online shops specializing in exclusive designer and vintage fashion.
By Sarah Marx
Vestiaire Collective
True to its motto, Buy. Sell. Share, Vestiaire Collective has given fashion lovers a place to buy and sell genuine treasures since 2009. A team of experts refreshes the online catalogue daily with more than 3,000 authenticated secondhand designer pieces, so there’s always something new to discover. Using the site — recommended by the likes of Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair — requires setting up an account, and the companion app makes it easy to keep tabs on things on the go.
Preluv
Preluv, a partner shop of REBELLE, is devoted entirely to vintage fashion. Its two founders, Stephanie and Swantje, share the story of how they found their way into the fashion world — and their mission to get everyone excited about secondhand — on the shop’s website. The site lists over 1.5 million products across clothing, shoes, bags, accessories and childrenswear. Alongside its own Preluv Journal, which includes a genuinely useful fake-check column, there’s a personal search agent that does the time-consuming hunting and comparing for you and sends over concrete product suggestions. Finding your next favorite piece has never been easier.
OPEN FOR VINTAGE
Finally, we turn our attention to style-conscious Britain. OPEN FOR VINTAGE sources designer and vintage fashion from a network of partner boutiques, with a particular focus on extravagant, timeless jewelry, watches and accessories. Browsing is made easier by a price filter with tiers ranging from under £1,000 to over £10,000. Orders above £500 ship free, and according to the site, DHL delivery reaches new homes in Germany within just a few business days.
Every platform listed here guarantees brand authentication and thorough inspection of each individual item. Payment is handled directly and effortlessly through the relevant shop, by credit card or PayPal. Shopping sustainably really can be this simple: order secondhand designer fashion, and list your own well-kept pieces for resale to make room for new favorites.
