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Vintage die-hards might tell you that so that get the good stuff, youll have to go offline.
Photo: Courtesy of Vestiaire Collective
Generally, vintage dealers dont e-tail.
Plus, you better touch, feel, and (most importantly!)
try on your vintage before you give ita new life.
But that said, there are corners of the internet that offer a trove of vintage.
That is, if you know what youre looking for.
Just like the word fashion, vintage encompasses a lot.
Its loosely interpreted as clothing and accessories created 20 or more years ago.
And to earn the label of antique, an item must have aged 100 or more years.
While I loveThe RealReal, Im not likely to find my 60s ingenuesummer day dressesthere.
Instead, Ill find several seasons old Marc Jacobs for a steal.
When Im looking for museum-worthy pieces, I head on over to Shrimpton Couture.
A breakdown of our favorite and best places to shop vintage (or secondhand) online, below.
What sets Vestiaire apart from a traditional resale platform is that Vestiaire acts as an authenticated middleman.
Upload your Gucci bag to the site with your own photos.
After its sold, you send it to Vestiaire to authenticate before it reaches its ultimate destination.
Shoppers can expect all the designer labels theyre hoping for.
Launched in 2001 by Julie Wainwright in San Francisco, The RealReal offers authenticated secondhand luxury.
Think pre-loved It bags from Balenciaga and recent Oscar de la Renta sun dresses.
That 80s Todd Oldham?
That 90s Comme des Garcons?
Look no further than James Veloria.
Per Liana Satenstein, James Veloria has long been a vintage haven.
They have the best designer piecessometimes sung and unsung.
Its especially good for those shoppers looking for early 40s, 50s, and 60s pieces.
Looking for that Betty Draper dress to wear to a garden party?
Just search that exactly and the results are plentiful.
Or how about an edgier Edie Sedgwick shift?
Youll find that too.
Just filter your results to search vintage only and youll be presented with pages upon pages of retro pieces.
Plus, shopping Etsy means supporting local, smaller businesses.
Bonus points go to 1stdibs for the provenance and historical background information provided by sellers.
To shop 1stdibs is to get a little fashion history lesson.
After all, Michael Bruno founded the marketplace after visiting Pariss storied Marche aux Puces.
Beloved by GenZ, Depop is one of the younger destinations on this list.
Olivia Rodrigo caused a tizzy when she launched her closet on Depop.
Raising funds for charity, Rodrigo sold items worn on her music video setsall of which sold out instantly.
But beauty is in the eye of the beholder and newness is not too dissimilar.
Launched in 2014 by Charles Gorra, Rebag sets itself apart with an instant offer technology.
Those looking to sell or trade in their luxury handbags will receive payment at the get-go.
Scoop up a Mansur Gavriel Cloud clutch, or swap out your everyday tote for a Dior one.
And before you check out, add that Prada bucket hat to your cart.
Gaining its popularity on social media, the NYC storefront and online site were created to combat fast fashion.
While the selection isn’t as vast as other sellers, the prices are unparalleled.
A Prada for under $300?
Celine for under $500?
Since 1993, the platform has carefully curated items that span the intricate generational changes in fashion times.
Plus, they really believe in all their merchandisethis is not a consignment shopWGACA buys all their pieces outright.
Consigners get 60% commission while shoppers can enjoy a delectable assortment of Alaia, Hermes, and Celine.
