Buying secondhand is a great alternative to buying new. What better way to be an eco-conscious consumer than to delve into the resale market? Especially since the world of fashion isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. Instead of heading to a store or heading straight to the web to fulfill your shopping needs, consider buying from thrift shops. You can find a good deal, your next love or both, and feel better at the end of the day.
Mercy Vintage
Mercy Vintage can’t be put in a box. It’s more than just vintage clothing, it’s a reflection of what people wear every day. May that be minimal, over the top or luxury, Mercy Vintage celebrates clothing for what it’s supposed to be; fun!
Price Point: $-$$
O La Roche
O La Roche is a vintage collection curated by Olivia La Roche. Focused on quality materials, unique silhouettes and imaginative styling, each piece is sourced selectively and recontextualized for the modern eye.
Price Point: $-$$
I AM THAT
I AM THAT is a vintage store in Portland, Oregon that sells vintage designer goods from Celine to Prada.
Price Point: $-$$
Singulier MTL
Singulier MTL is a Montreal based vintage shop curated by influencer Elif Filyos (The Fashion Medley) and photographer Ada Cakar.
Price Point: $-$$$
James Veloria
James Veloria in New York, NY sells and rents special vintage and contemporary pre-owned clothing and accessories. The James Veloria brand started as a side project for Collin James Weber and Brandon Veloria Giordano stemming from their love of avant-garde and experimental fashion design.
Price Point: $-$$$
Pechuga Vintage
Pechuga Vintage is a strictly web-based LA store that sells vintage high-end treasures and embraces quality and items for everyone.
Price Point: $$-$$$
Retyche
Retyche is a Canadian e-commerce luxury resale company with a team of expert authenticators offering a curated selection of handbags and accessories. Based in Toronto, Ontario
Price Point: $$-$$$
Treasures of NYC
This brand was founded in 2013 by two unorthodox upper east siders with a passion for “treasure hunting”’ as they describe on their site. It’s a vintage lover dream with products ranging from rings to Chanel pantsuits. And if you want it, better act quickly these items sell fast.
Price Point: $$-$$$
El Cycer
Created by Jennifer Grace, El Cycer is an online luxury vintage stored based in California.
Price Point: $$$-$$$$
What Goes Around Comes Around
What Goes Around Comes Around opened in 1993 in New York City’s Soho neighborhood. They take pride in hand-selecting the best pre-owned vintage pieces to find them another home.
Price Point: $$$-$$$$
One of a kind
This may not be the first place to go find a deal, but it is the prime place for vintage finds. We’re talking over 5,000 one-of-a-kind, vintage garments. One of a Kind is an archive based in Portobello Road, Notting Hill and they play a major role in souring designs for museum fashion exhibitions and designers.
Price Point: $$$$$
