Vintage Shopping
How to Master the Art of Buying Clothes on Depop, and Yes, It’s an Art
People always seem surprised when I tell them that almost 50 percent of my wardrobe comes from Depop, but it’s honestly the truth. I joined the app seven years ago, around the time that I was getting ready for my year 11 prom. I bought a red dress from Depop for £14, had it tailored, and the rest is history. Since then, my Depop finds have gotten more and more impressive, and I find myself using the app to shop more than I use any other ecommerce site. Over the years, I’ve bought a Gucci notebook, Vetements shirt, Saint Laurent slides, and a brand new Fiorucci T-shirt from the app that, altogether, retail at well over £2,000. I, however, spent a fraction of that price and now continue to use Depop as my go-to for finding affordable designer items. As a seasoned shopper, I must ...
The 15 Coolest Online Vintage Stores That Make Shopping Sustainably a Total Breeze
“Thanks, it’s vintage.” Haven’t you always wanted to say that? Vintage shopping has always had a certain je ne sais quoi about it; the promise of unique, beautifully crafted pieces from bygone eras and access to some seriously glamorous wardrobes. And it’s no coincidence that with so many people striving to shop more sustainably in 2021, the vintage market is on the rise. Not only is shopping for vintage clothing better for our environment, but it’s also an opportunity to create the ultimate capsule wardrobe with one-of-a-kind statement pieces. We get it, though. Learning how to step out of the high-street comfort zone can be intimidating, and shopping resale or vintage can be overwhelming, unfamiliar, and dare we say a bit daunting. To help you get star...
