Why buy vintage clothing?

April 02, 2023 | Diego Pinilla

SECOND HAND LOVERS

We share with you 5 reasons that will motivate you to buy (and love) second-hand clothes. If you are not yet a fan of wearing vintage pieces, keep reading to discover all the advantages of this way of consuming fashion, and if you already are, to conquer you even more!

In the middle of 2023 we can confirm that vintage clothing is booming and is positioned as the experts' favorite choice for consuming fashion. Today, second-hand garments are valued more than ever and have earned the position they truly deserve: that of exclusive, sustainable and quality pieces.

Why do we love vintage? Let's see, how we explain it to you... Surely you have also felt like on the catwalk when wearing that garment that no one else has. And I'm sure you value it more every day you use it because of how much it cost you to find it (this sounds familiar to you, right?). But, beyond that, vintage fashion is the perfect mix between exclusivity and accessibility , since it allows you to get unique garments at affordable prices. In addition, it prevents new waste from being generated and reuses existing waste.

Every good lover of this industry knows the value of wearing an original and different garment . An unmatched pleasure that is the result of a more conscious and responsible way of buying clothes, and of appreciating the art of creating (and wearing) a garment. Next, we tell you the 5 main advantages of consuming vintage fashion .

Advantages of consuming vintage fashion

They are quality pieces and much more durable. Before, garments were made by hand, with better materials and also investing more time in the production process. This directly influences the finishes, fabric and design of them. Pieces made with care and dedication can be passed down from generation to generation... They are true treasures!
It is much more respectful of the planet . Vintage fashion offers a second life to clothes, since it reuses them and ends up becoming something new for someone else. The fashion industry is one of the most polluting and second-hand clothing allows us to consume in a sustainable way.
Fashion is cyclical and trends always return . Therefore, vintage clothing is the best way to be trendy and get looks with essence and personality. Instead of buying the clothes that are most popular each season, you can look for trendy alternatives in second-hand stores. They will be much more special!
They are unique and exclusive pieces . It is almost impossible for you to match wearing the same garment as another person and we know that you like that a lot.
It is more economical . And, in addition, we save much more than when buying first-hand clothes. We also like this reason a lot, we are not going to deny it. It is much cheaper to buy second-hand clothes than new collections, and why not say it, much more fun!

After sharing with you the sales of consuming vintage fashion, we encourage you to experiment with second-hand clothing, find your own style and discover the millions of possibilities that this way of buying clothes offers. It goes beyond shopping, it's about immersing yourself in a universe of unique pieces that you will always want to have in your wardrobe.

Laura Esteban Lopez