Have you ever heard of second-hand clothes and that today, the second-hand clothing industry is a multi-billion dollar industry? So, what are second-hand clothes?
Second-hand clothes are clothing that has been worn previously by someone else. It's a fact that India is one of the biggest importers of second-hand clothes. The fashion industry contributes exponentially to landfill waste, especially fast fashion brands. As many consumers are trying to live sustainably, buying "single-use" clothes is not an option anymore, which has made second-hand shopping sites boom in the market.
Here, we have compiled for you the top 10 websites from which you can buy second-hand clothes, keeping your fashion quo right up there.
"ReTag" is a fashion re-sale e-commerce website for consumers to buy and sell pre-loved women's, men's, and kids' clothing and accessories online. You can choose from a diverse collection of styles, brands, sizes, and price points. Whether you are shopping for something brand new, sparkling new or pre-loved, you're sure to score a deal!
Launched in 2015, Zapyle was founded by biz whizz fashionista, Rashi Menda, to be the one-stop destination for luxury fashion in India. Zapyle's platform offers customers a curated collection of brand new, trendy fashion solutions. Simply put, the brand provides its customers with products that are fashionable, entertaining, and versatile. Their recently launched in-house label, ISU, caters to the mid-segment, offering customers a range of brand new apparel that gets them through the day, whether it’s for a meeting or a special occasion. Ultimately, our long-term plan is to be the one-stop destination for women's lifestyle needs. So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to brand new apparel and accessories to get trendy. Affordable. All of these items are Instagram-worthy.Total #closetgoals.
Confidential Couture was established in June 2014 by its founder, Anvita Mehra, with one single aim in mind: to make "Luxury accessible to the Masses!" by creating an ultimate destination for buying and selling pre-owned luxury. At Confidential Couture, the team provides their customers with unparalleled access to a large collection of the most treasured brands and timeless pieces at an exceptional value. As the pioneers in online pre-owned luxury in India, the brand stands behind its promise of authenticity.
Etashee endeavours to be more than an online retailer and a destination; it is an experience for all who come and pamper themselves with their every fashion need. At Etashee, one can buy new as well as pre-owned fashion for women. Etashee desires to inspire, update and inform you of all of the current fashion trends.
At My Luxury Bargain, the band curates authentic pre-owned luxury handbags and accessories from fashion connoisseurs and consignment boutiques in Europe and brings them within reach of sophisticated, stylish, and suave shoppers—Like You From French sophistication, Louis Vuitton to Italian glamour, Prada- their repositories are unique and filled with trophy pieces of luxury fashion, collectable luxury art, and coveted luxury designer accessories. Whether it’s Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Goyard, Hermes, or vintage Chanel jewellery, shop luxurious pieces of fashion that never go out of style at up to 80% below retail and all available on easy EMI.
Based out of Dubai and founded in 2011, The Luxury Closet is a leading online boutique for buying and selling new and pre-loved luxury items like handbags, clothes, watches, and jewellery. With more than 16,000 unique items as part of our selection, we feature top luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Rolex, and more. We accept items and deliver them globally.
Loved Lehenga has been designed to create an online community where users can buy and sell preowned Asian fashion. Asian dresses can be expensive, and in a world full of glamour and prestigious events, outfits are rarely repeated. With Loved Lehenga, buying and selling Asian fashions has never been easier. Whether bridal or party wear, the brand's online marketplace features all categories of Asian fashion, including lehengas, gowns, saris, and more!
Luxepolis provides their customers with a wide selection of authentic upscale products, exceeding 47,000 new and certified pre-owned branded products, covering over 500 Indian and global luxury brands like Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Chanel, Omega, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Michael Kors, Coach, Sabyasachi, etc.-the largest platform in India in its category.
KIABZA is a unique marketplace for people to buy and sell branded, authentic, hand-picked pre-owned fashion. Kiabza is an online platform for all. For the sellers, to consign their pre-owned branded clothing and earn easy cash for their products; for the buyers, to buy the best brands at a great price and look their absolute best.
VINTAGE DESI is the answer that modern Indian women have been looking for in pre-loved fashion shopping. They list outfits from top-shelf, well-known designers that have been gently worn by celebrities and individuals, on the ramp and in photoshoots, giving you a larger selection of designers and price points to choose from. They currently have outfits by Manish Malhotra, Rohit Bal, Ritika Bhasin, Shaina NC, Satyapaul, and many more and can be found under the tab "Nearly New".
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