As recently told by ThredUp, buying clothes that previously belonged to someone else is a trend that is becoming more and more pop among the zeta generation and millennials. Buy second hand fashion or whatever you call it – in English second-hand (second hand), pre-owned (pre-owned), pre-loved (pre-loved) – actually constitutes a number of advantages. For the few who still don’t know it, the purchase of used clothes and accessories discourages the exploitation of workers in fast fashion, it is a planet-friendly choice, cheaper for your wallet and a guarantee of greater authenticity for your style. To be clear, you know that awkward time when you and that stranger showed up at an eighteenth with the SAME dress that came out the week before in your favorite fast fashion chain? A non-existent problem when you wear second hand clothes, which in addition to being almost always unique pieces, often cost less than in the end you can also afford a manicure.
What is certain is that dedication and patience are required to buy second hand clothes. Not only that, you also need to know which are the best places and sites where to buy used clothing and accessories. And since in recent times there have been so many successful online platforms that sell pre-owned items and allow you to shop comfortably (and safely) from your sofa, we at Cosmo we have compiled for you the list of best second-hand fashion ecommerce now available. So take notes and get ready to shop in the coolest and most sustainable way there is.
The best sites to buy second-hand fashion
Vestiaire Collective
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Founded in 2009 in France, it is one of the pioneering second-hand fashion sites. With a platform that has more than 8 million members, it boasts a catalog of over 900,000 items and every day it makes available to its users over 3,500 categories of must-have pieces.
Depop
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It works like a real social network: you can follow your friends and users who inspire you and observe what they like, what they buy and what they sell. Among the most followed sellers you will find Chiara Ferragni, who sells her clothes and accessories at discounted prices (and you can’t miss them).
Empty Dressing Room
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Vide Dressing uploads over 27,000 new items online every month ensuring the safety of sales, payments, delivery and return terms. From Zara to Gucci, any brand is welcome.
Asos Market Place
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ASOS Marketplace is the segment of ASOS dedicated to vintage fashion. It houses more than 800 small businesses including indie fashion brands and vintage online clothing with a special focus on pre-2000s pieces from more than 50 countries.
Vinokilo
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Vinokilo is a social enterprise that runs Germany’s largest pop-up event for second-hand clothes and makes its iconic pieces available at super affordable prices on its online platform.
COS Re-sell
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Recently launched by COS, the Re-sell site offers the possibility to sell and buy old garments of the brand. The brand also sells a selection of archival items, but in general the platform is designed for private users, who can sell or buy old items from the brand by deciding the price.
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