Vintage hunters, this is the blog post you were all waiting for. Has the holiday season tickled your passion for great deals? Actually, a vintage piece is always a good idea for Christmas 2018, both as a present for a friend… and for yourself! Here you are five must-have and the best second-hand marketplaces where you can find them.
Luxury shoes and bags: the best marketplace is… Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective is the best marketplace for bagaholic and luxury brand addicted. Did you know that all items are curated and quality checked by a team of experts? They work to authenticate all the pieces that are available on the marketplace and to recognize counterfeited pieces. The most wanted vintage accessories? For sure Chanel handbags, Hermès purses and Céline shoes, the ones designed by Phoebe Philo that are so rare now. Vestiaire Collective philosophy is all about the circular economy: every old fashion pieces needs a second chance!
Eighties and Nineties sportswear: the best marketplace is… Asos Marketplace
Sportswear was born in the Eighties and Nineties. In these decades, in fact, mage brands like Adidas, Nike and Puma became very popular. Now that sporty clothing is trending among fashion victims, it’s time to fill your closet with vintage sportswear pieces. Did you know that Asos, besides selling fast fashion collections, hosts many vintage boutiques on Asos Marketplace?
Many of them are selling sweatshirts, tracksuits, and jackets straight from those decades.
Designer clothes: the best marketplace is… The RealReal
Wear value for money designer brands: is it a dream? No, thanks to The RealReal. On this website, you can find coats, fur jackets, evening gowns and leather jackets from brands like Gucci, Max Mara e Balenciaga at very interesting prices. Founded in 2011 as a niche website for vintage hunters, it opened recently its very first flagship store in New York.
Home design: the best marketplace is… Depop
You definitely must know Depop as a great marketplace to buy and sell vintage clothes and accessories. Well, it’s also a wonderful place to shop for vintage furniture. If you’re planning for Christmas to refresh your house, take a look at the home collections available on this website: there are so many pieces from the 19th century, but also iconic accessories from the Seventies that are only waiting for you.
Fast fashion: the best marketplace is… Poshmark
Poshmark is the biggest social second-hand fashion marketplace. It’s been called the fave spot for stylists from all over the world: among millions of fashion pieces available, you can find designer clothes and accessories, sportswear brands but also fast fashion collections from the past. And the prices are so good! Are you looking for a Zara sweater from spring-summer 2015 collection? On Poshmark, you have very good chances to find it.