Sustainable fashion is an important topic of conversation right now. Considering how we choose to consume + care for the planet is something so vitally important, it’s thankfully beginning to get the attention + care it deserves as a movement in itself. Yet while some of us have begun to pledge never to shop at Zara again, it’s no joke that sustainable fashion can be a difficult one to navigate in terms of varying budgets + in some circumstances a lack of real opportunity to shop more sustainably on a permanent basis. It’s important though, to begin, at the very least, to consider the way in which we shop, to consciously consider what we actually need (I mean, let’s face it, how many pairs of jeans does one person actually need to survive, not to mention how many bags + pairs of shoes is acceptable before it’s a case of having to move into the spare room?) + why is it we think that in order to be seen to be cool we need the latest, greatest, newest, freshest. Style is a way of living, it’s about the how, not the what. It comes in your thinking of the world + your approach to it + those around you. It’s about how you dress + conduct yourself, not what you’re wearing + killing yourself + your wallet to get the latest IT item.
So in regarding more the idea of sustainable shopping + how we dress, we come to the idea of spring cleaning, something that many have been undertaking in lockdown + the way in which we disregard things we no longer need or want in our wardrobes. In light of the current worldwide situation right now too, it’s important to be a lot more considered about consumption. Thinking of the world as it is today, it’s like Mother Nature is saying SLOW the F down guys, consume less, be kinder, appreciate what you do have + reconsider.. well just about everything. In the words of Marie Kondo, you should really only hold on to things in your life that “spark joy” - things that either make you feel fabulous whenever you wear them or perhaps hold dear + fond memories for you. Our wardrobes + the way we shop are no different, that’s why consignment stores are the way forward, the ‘real deal’ so to speak + just like us, our wardrobes deserve a second chance to be loved by someone else in a new light + a refreshed perspective. So today I’m sharing some of the best places to shop + sell preowned luxury items..
T H E H O S T A
I recently came across The Hosta on IG + loved it first for it’s beautiful aesthetic + the flow of colours + then upon rabbit-holing my way through the page, for it’s minimal style + chic selection of preowned luxury + vintage bags, carefully selected within The Hosta style. It’s focus is a fully serviced consignment service where you can sell your beautiful preowned luxury (fully authenticated) bags + also shop it’s amazing selection. It’s a really good service if you’re Spring cleaning + want to let your bags be loved by someone new, as they only charge a flat fee of 30% of the sale price which is consignment terms is pretty good. New to the market, it’s collection is growing by the day.
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H E W I L O N D O N
Hewi London (aka Hardly Ever Worn It) is London’s most famed pre-owned luxury destination for fashion lovers to shop + sell their designer pieces. Founded in 2012 by Sharon Wolter-Ferguson + her two daughters, Natalya + Tatiana when she + her family were living in Monte Carlo, upon the idea of being able to keep up with the never ending jet-set lifestyle of Monaco’s elite - where parties are legendary + outfits are never repeated. Ever. Wolter-Ferguson began the Hewi journey so that women could shop + sell their poses with ease + have fun keeping their wardrobes fresh on a regular basis. Hewi ‘s HQ is in a beautiful townhouse in Mayfair, London + has gone from local shoppers to a global customer base with celebrities + fashion insiders as regular shoppers.
Housing everything from luxury watches + high end designer shoes to kids clothing + major wardrobe statements, Hewi is an absolute must to check out if you’re in the market for buying or selling..
R E B A G
For the bag lovers of all bag lovers, Rebag is the ultimate bag lovers dream. At Rebag, it’s alllllll about the idea of stepping into a haven of bags + never wanting to leave. Having been to their LA + NYC locations in person I an attest the vibe is of so real. At Rebag you can sell, shop + exchange your favorite handbags. When selling through Rebag, they gives you cash up front based on condition, designer, + price + when buying, well, just be warned, the selection is OFF.THE.CHARTS. Something great about Rebag too is instead of waiting for your bag to sell, you can get a free binding offer + simply mail it to Rebag (which they cover the shipping of) + get paid within one to two days - this is an unbelievable service in the consignment world.
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V E S T I A I R E C O L L E C T I V E
Vestiaire Collective is a well known platform, famed for it’s ample selection of amazing preowned luxury goods, with a very strong selection of Hermès, Louis Vuitton + Céline specifically. For anyone looking to sell on the platform, unlike many other consignment stores’ T+C’s, Vestiaire Collective allows sellers choose the price of the items they are selling + takes you through an eBay style step-by-step guide of how to submit the piece. It’s very simple once you get started. In terms of buying, well it’s a chic jungle of (way to easy to navigate) beauty + desires to loose yourself to in a moment of true love.
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W H A T G O E S A R O U N D C O M E S A R O U N D
Again, a more famous way to consign your luxury items, What Goes Around Comes Around is one of the first + almost celebrity/cult status vintage finds store that takes a strong ‘NO BS’ policy when it comes to the quality + vintage of their pieces. Having opened their first store in NYC’s SoHo in 1993, it’s been an upward journey for What Goes Around Comes Around for it’s reputable way of elevating vintage shopping into a serious high fashion experince. Now with stories in Miami, LA + The Hamptons + from Céline to Chanel, YSL, + far far beyond, you will always find what you’re looking for (+ all that you didn’t realise you were looking for) at What Goes Around.
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L X R + C O
Trading exclusively as a bags, watches + jewellery destination, international sensation LXR+CO is something of an accessories-only enthusiasts sanctuary. At LXR+CO you can buy + sell on the spot, both in store + online by simply sending the company’s dedicated appraisal team images for cash on the spot. Also available in some countries is the option to rent pieces on a use + return basis. From all the major designers, it’s a collection that’s constantly being updates + refreshed.
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F A R F E T C H
Knowing you can never beat a classic piece to invest in for your wardrobe, Farfetch, the luxury e-commerce site, has it’s own preowned section which is FULL of amazing pieces. From accessories + bags to coats + dresses, watches, jewellery + lifestyle pieces, it’s a danger zone of WOW.
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