There’s nothing more satisfying than finding a superb vintage piece in an online thrift store. Online thrift stores, as the current COVID lockdown has put an end to physical thrifting on local stores. In this article, I’ll help you get your daily thrift dose, from the safety of your own home. In no particular order, I’ve put together 35 online thrift stores you can shop for right now.
I have included these online thrift stores on my list for several reasons:
•Great collections of rare and vintage pieces.
•Affordable prices.
•Easiness to purchase online.
Without further delay, these are the best 35 thrift stores online, in 2021!
1. Depop
Why we love it
An Instagram-like online thrift store dedicated to pre-owned clothes from celebrities.
Best for
I’ve found and purchased on Depop amazing celebrity-owned second-hand clothes and accessories.
Depop is an online thrift store that enables individuals to buy and sell clothing via iOS and android platforms. The marketplace has attracted celebrities to open their own individual stores, with some donating proceeds to charitable causes.
Depop is very popular with the Millennial and Generation Z audience because it provides a way for them to purchase clothes worn by celebrities they love, and to recycle unwanted items for money.
Another plus to Depop online thrift store is its layout similar to Instagram, giving it a social media feel.
2. Hewi.
Why we love it
Excellent VIP service and products betting (offering) system.
Best for
Affordable thrifting clothes that have been barely worn.
Hewi. (Hardly Ever Worn It) is a London-based online thrift store that caters to all tastes and pockets. The platform incorporates preowned women, men, and kids designer clothes that are barely worn.
Here you can buy, make offers for future purchases, or sell your designer goods without paying extra fees. There’s a VIP service available for sellers who want HEWI London to handle everything on their behalf, from goods collection to buyer inquiries.
The VIP service allows sellers to remain anonymous if they wish.
3. ThredUP
Why we love it
Unbeatable straightforward return policy and free shipping on orders over $79.
Best for
Largest stock of thrifted vintage clothing, from over 35,000 brands including Gucci, Lululemon, Gap, Zara, J Crew, and Ann Taylor.
Arguably, ThredUp is the world’s largest online thrift store right now, in 2021. ThredUp holds over 35,000 brands, from Gap to Gucci, Lululemon, Zara, J Crew, and Ann Taylor.
Moreover, the company puts so much effort into inspecting, photographing, listing, and shipping the purchased vintage clothes to you. What I love about this marketplace is the very straightforward return policy and free shipping offer on orders over $79. To date, this online thrift store has upcycled over 100 million items by giving second-hand clothes a second life.
4. Vestiaire Collective
Why we love it
A dedicated team of counterfeit experts that check the product authenticity.
Best for
High-end, designer, and luxury vintage clothes.
From a small Parisian thrifting store, Vestiaire Collective has expanded its business to a global scale. Nowadays, the company operates in over 50 countries covering Europe, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Vestiaire Collective provides over 3500 clothing and accessories per week, from shoppers worldwide. I personally love the company’s innovative shopping services, such as smart email alerting.
This unique feature informs me whether a particular item I am hunting for is listed, and at what price.
I also like the seller interaction service, for further product information and negotiations. Finally, love the team of highly trained counterfeit experts that check for the authenticity of the items.
5. The RealReal
Why we love it
In-house staff of experts – horologists, gemologists, art curators, and luxury fashion authenticators.
Best for
Certified vintage luxury accessories, homeware, and clothes.
Somehow similar to Vestiaire Collective, The RealReal is a brick-and-mortar/online thrift store dedicated to certified luxury consignment.
Based on the circular economy, The RealReal sells consigned clothing, fine jewellery, watches, fine art, and even home decor.
The marketplace employs an in-house staff of experts including horologists, gemologists, art curators, and luxury fashion authenticators who inspect items for authenticity and value.
I have used The RealReal a few times to purchase some authentic vintage accessories for my home and I highly recommend them to you all.
6. Asos Marketplace
Why we love it
Home to 900 small designers, independent brands, and vintage boutiques from 50 countries.
Best for
Great for 90s grunge and vintage sportswear edits.
Asos Marketplace is home to 900 small businesses including independent brands and vintage boutiques from 50 countries. Whether you’re on the hunt for a vintage sweatshirt, the perfect pair of vintage jeans, or one-of-a-kind vintage dresses, Asos vintage boutiques have done the hard work for you.
I shop quite often at the Asos thrift store, especially when I need 90s grunge and vintage sportswear edits.
7. High Fashion Society
Why we love it
Exclusive services such as money-back guarantee, regular updates on styles, discounts, product alerts, and upcoming events.
Best for
Wide range of designer vintage labels and second-hand luxury clothes.
Launched in 2010, High Fashion Society provides a wide range of designer vintage labels and second-hand luxury clothes. The company’s online marketplace is packed with pre-owned designer brands. I like the High Fashion Society online thrift store for spending a lot of money in tech to ensure the authenticity of all designer goods.
The platform also offers several exclusive services such as a money-back guarantee, regular updates on the latest styles, discount services, product alerts, and upcoming fashion events.
8. Luxury Garage Sale
Why we love it
Authenticity and excellent customer service are always guaranteed.
Best for
Stunning purses and shoes from top luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Christian Louboutin.
Founded in 2011, Luxury Garage Sale is a highly curated thrift store online.
The marketplace offers a great range of authentic, pre-owned pieces from the world’s most beloved luxury brands.
I’ve found on this thrift store ‘stand-out’ purses and shoes from top luxury brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Christian Louboutin, and David Yurman. Moreover, authenticity and excellent customer service are always guaranteed.
9. Rebelle
Why we love it
Eco-friendly packaging and very detailed product information covering the materials used and delivery time.
Best for
Online thrift store dedicated to high-end fashion clothes and accessories.
Founded by Cecile Wickmann and Max Schonemann in Hamburg Speicherstadt, Rebelle is a new online thrift store dedicated to high-end fashion clothes and accessories. The platform includes high-resolution pictures, detailed information about the products, and even a description of the textile and used and delivery time.
To validate the quality and authenticity of the products, a team of experts inspects every single item shared on the marketplace. I shop here many times a year and I find Rebelle to provide a safe and trusting shopping environment.
Moreover, to create a unique shopping experience compared to the average online thrifting stores, Rebelle delivers all products in eco-friendly packaging, with guaranteed delivery of max 48-hours.
10. Rewind Vintage
Why we love it
A unique customisation service if you wish to personalise your designer handbag!
Best for
Custom-picked collections from Chanel, Celine, Gucci, and Hermes.
Founded in 2010 in the UK, Rewind Vintage is an online thrift store that offers a safe and effortless vintage clothing exchange experience. Apart from vintage, limited edition, and rare clothes, the store also offers pre-owned accessories, such as luxury handbags and jewellery.
By collaborating with other e-commerce platforms such as Farfetch, Rewind has created an extensive online network for pre-owned luxury products. However, Rewind experts source, select, buy, sell, and customize all items by themselves.
In this way, the company ensures product quality and protects the privacy of the customers. I love Rewind for their custom-picked collections from Chanel, Celine, Gucci, and Hermes. To me, Rewind is a great online thrift store for hard-to-find vintage gems.
Finally, I think that Rewind’s customisation service, dedicated to those who wish to personalise their designer handbags is such a clever idea. The customisation service is provided in collaboration with several established and up-and-coming artists.
11. Vinted
Why we love it
Huge community with 20 million members and 15 thousand people joining every day.
Best for
Great online thrifting store for men and children as well.
Vinted is a Lithuanian online marketplace for thrifted clothing, founded in 2008. Vinted is available via iOS, Android, and desktop browsers and provides users with an online thrift environment that lets them sell used and unwanted clothing and accessories with ease.
On Vinted, you can purchase or swap with other users while communicating with members via the store’s dedicated forum. Vinted’s main shoppers are women, but the online thrifting store covers men’s and children’s clothing as well. According to the company’s official website, Vinted has 20 million members, with 15 thousand people joining every day. As of 2020, Vinted is available in twelve countries.
12. I Am That
Why we love it
Great support for independent designers and small fashion labels.
Best for
Vintage clothing with a twist, suitable for the contemporary fashion context.
Based in Portland Oregon, I Am That is a curated clothing project and online thrift store that blends vintage clothing with the contemporary fashion context. Established in 2016 with the goal of creating a sustainable shopping experience, the company focuses on highlighting fresh and modern-styled vintage pieces.
I often shop here when I look for preloved clothes that I could pair with the forward-thinking clothes I already have in my closet. I also like I Am That for their collaborations with local and emerging designers, seeking to support independent fashion labels.
13. Omnia
Why we love it
Emphasis on flattering fits, functional designs, and top-quality fabrics.
Best for
One-of-a-kind vintage clothing and accessories.
Omnia is a Brooklyn-based online boutique thrift store, stocked to the brim with one-of-a-kind vintage clothing and accessories. The store has dedicated customers from all over the globe, from the UK to Australia, and from France right back to NYC.
The shop’s vintage collections are hand-picked by curators seeking to create a modern and yet romantic look. Think a metropolitan woman, with emphasis on flattering fits, functional designs, and top-quality fabrics.
14. Tradesy
Why we love it
The fonder’s dedication alone makes me order from this store, as my way of support for her.
Best for
Preloved women’s luxury and designer contemporary couture.
Tradesy is an online peer-to-peer online thrifting marketplace for buying and selling preloved women’s luxury and designer contemporary couture. Tradesy was launched in 2009 and ever since is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
DiNunzio, founder and CEO, set out to create a second-hand clothing marketplace where women can sell pre-owned clothes to fund new wardrobes. She also wanted to give women access to affordable clothes at prices better than what was available in retail stores.
Interesting story – to finance the development of Tradesy, DiNunzio worked at the kitchen table and slept on the couch for a year, while she rented her bedroom on Airbnb.
15. Flyp
Why we love it
Connects sellers with independent professional resellers.
Best for
Limited edition used clothing from big fashion names and designers.
San Francisco-based Flyp is the brainchild of resale-entrepreneur James Kawas. James realised that most people would engage in trading their old clothes if the selling process was a bit easier. Hence, this online thrift store for used clothing connects people (well, the clothes they want to sell) with independent professional resellers.
The thrift store accepts good-condition (rip, smell, and stain-free) clothes, shoes, and handbags from all known fashion labels and designer brands. However, Flyp does not accept non-branded or fast fashion labels such as Forever 21, Zara, and H&M. I really like Flyp’s top-level security and no upfront costs, knowing I am safe and I won’t be losing my stuff or my money.
16. Rebag
Why we love it
Online thrift store dedicated to secondhand designer bags and handbags.
Best for
Rare purses and even some exclusive vegan designer handbags.
Rebag is a designer online thrift store dedicated to luxury bags. The store has in stock every imaginable bag and handbag style, from backpacks to purses and professional totes. Being a second-hand store for luxury bags, the company puts focus on popular designer brands, including the sustainable fashion darling, Stella Mccartney. From here, I’ve purchased a couple of vegan handbags that I match with my vegan leather jackets.
Unlike most luxury brands, Stella does not use leather or fur but organic fabrics and low-impact dyes. From all thrift stores on this list, Rebag is the only one dedicated to reselling secondhand bags and handbags, so make sure you give them a try.
17. Patagonia Worn Wear
Why we love it
A dedicated thrift store belonging to the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia.
Best for
Gently used outdoor clothing for women, men, kids, and even outdoor gear.
Called the online thrift store for adventurers, Worn Wear is the dedicated thrift store belonging to the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia. This is the thrift store where the American brand sells its gently used clothing for men, women, and kids. Also here you can find amazing outdoor gear – slightly used, but at discounted prices.
Patagonia’s dedication to environmental welfare reminds me that some (albeit far fewer) brands do put their money where their mouth is. As Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia’s founder and CEO nicely put it in his business memoir ‘Let My People Go Surfing’: “Patagonia might never be completely socially responsible. It might never make a fully sustainable and non-damaging product. But, it is committed to trying.”
Through its Ironclad Guarantee, Patagonia repairs its own branded clothing indefinitely, no matter how old they are. Then, if it can’t be repaired, they’ll recycle it, and put it back on the market via Patagonia’s Worn Wear program.
18. Beyond Retro
Why we love it
One-stop online thrift shop dedicated to rare vintage finds.
Best for
From 70s paisley blouses to Hawaiian style button-downs, the options are limitless.
Beyond Retro is a one-stop online thrift shop dedicated to rare vintage finds. The company is committed to reducing, reusing, and reclaiming discarded clothing and to date, they’ve rescued over 10 billion items.
Love Beyond Retro for its use of eco-friendly packaging and carries an upcycled Reworked collection. From the 1970s paisley blouse to men’s Hawaiian style button-down, the options here are limitless. Plus, if you’re in the UK, the delivery is free for orders over UK Pound 75.
19. Refashioner
Why we love it
Loved the fascinating anecdotes attached to the products.
Best for
Real vintage (as opposed to greenwashing fast-fashion ‘vintage’.
Launched in 2009, Refashioner is an online marketplace for thrift clothes with a focus on high-quality and genuine vintage garments.
While some of their designer vintage pieces (like those from Miu Miu and Fendi) are – understandably – a bit pricier, most of their vintage clothes are reasonably priced.
Not only that the store stock real vintage (as opposed to fast-fashion marketing ‘vintage’), but they even provide the story behind each piece. Great second-hand thrifting store, pay attention to the fascinating anecdotes attached to products about something that happened in it, or the most favourite memory of the person who once wore it.
20. House of Vintage
Why we love it
The favourite sourcing destination for film and TV stylists.
Best for
Rare thrifted and vintage styles that you can’t find anywhere else.
First opened in Canada in 2003, nowadays House of Vintage has two shops in East London, as well as the main thrift store operating online. House of Vintage has a broad range of secondhand clothes you can choose from. But I find the most appealing the vast and eclectic range of Americana-style T-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts that sets it apart from most online thrift stores on my list.
Expect logos and prints that look fresh and modern, infused with that superb thrifted look. I also shop here when I want vintage styles that I would never find on the high street.
This thrift store is the favourite sourcing destination for film and TV stylists – it was one of the two second-hand stores used to create Marianne’s wardrobe, from BBC’s ‘Normal People’ TV series.
21. Mirth
Why we love it
Online thrift stores with a deep focus on classic, timeless, and well-made pieces.
Best for
Specialises in vintage denim and other similar thrifted pieces.
Mirth is one of the few online thrift stores with a deep focus on classic, timeless, and well-made pieces.
The store has a large selection of superb second-hand clothing, accessories, and shoes from the early 20th century through the early aughts. Also, this marketplace for thrifted fashion specialises in vintage denim.
For those in the US, the company has a physical store in Greenpoint, NY.
22. Swap
Why we love it
Over two million unique thrifted items of second-hand clothing.
Best for
High-quality pre-used alternatives to high street labels.
Featured by Vogue, The Today Show, and The Wall Street Journal, Swap is another affordable thrift store online, and second-hand clothing online shop. With over two million unique items, you’ll find high-quality pre-used alternatives to high street labels for just about everyone in your family. Also, orders over $60 come with free shipping, so it’s okay to splurge a little!
Not only will you look more fashionable than ever, but you’ll be helping them recycle fabrics, and keep waste out of landfills.
23. One Scoop Store
Why we love it
Amazing level of curation for thrifted and second-hand clothes.
Best for
Standout thrifted pieces you can’t find anywhere else.
One Scoop Store’s strength lies in its amazing level of curation for thrifted and second hand clothes. Founded in 2017, this is an online thrift store that also runs a physical store in east London – make sure you visit them when the lockdown is over!
The company is home to a wide range of clothing labels, from Asos to Joseph and Isabel Marant. While most secondhand online stores are home to endless rails requiring hours of trawling to find the real gems, with One Scoop Store is easy – they only sell standout thrifted pieces you can’t find anywhere else.
Prices are super-affordable and you’ll always find some new linchpins for your exquisite wardrobe.
24. Build a Bundle
Why we love it
The average price for a whole thrifted outfit is about UK Pound 20 – a snip compared with the high street.
Best for
Fancy dress vintage outfits and one-off buys such as Christmas jumpers.
Build a Bundle is one of the best online thrift stores if you’re looking for quality second-hand kidswear, for ages newborn to 16. The store often includes one-off buys such as fancy dress outfits and Christmas jumpers, pieces usually expensive, used once, and then thrown away.
Prices are reasonable and items are shot flat, laid in a very clear way. The average for a whole outfit is about UK Pound 20 – a snip compared with the high street.
25. The Vintage Twin
Why we love it
An online thrift store with a story you should support.
Best for
Great for second-hand vintage varsity jackets.
Co-founded by twin sisters, Morgan and Samantha Elias in their mom’s basement, this online thrift store sold out the entire vintage tee collection on its launching day. The sisters started the business by selling second-hand clothes on the school’s campus.
Then, with the little money they’ve made, they went to NYC to open one of the city’s first vintage and thrifted clothes pop-up shops. I follow their journey and visit their store very often. I also hope that Vintage Twin will have a large thrifted clothing offering, one day.
Right now, this online store for second-hand apparel is a great place to start, if you’re looking to save the planet and support a better cause.
26. Still White
Why we love it
You can browse by size, style, or even shop by designer names.
Best for
Great online store for designer thrifted wedding dresses – Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, etc.
Still White is UK’s largest online thrift store, dedicated exclusively to wedding dresses. The online shop gives customers the chance to buy and sell their used wedding dresses at a fraction of the usual price. Think UK Pound 800 for a Jenny Packham dress that usually retails at well over UK Pound 3,000.
The store’s smart filters allow you to look for specific dresses, browse by size, style, or even shop by designer names. Some of the biggest names on this online store for thrifted wedding dresses are Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier. Sellers will often chat through faults and how the dress has been stored. They can also give details about alterations and care advice.
27. 2nd Street USA
Why we love it
Online thrifting marketplace for second-hand clothing and accessories trending in Japan.
Best for
Japanese streetwear brands such as Bape, Undercover, Comme Des Garcons, Issey Miyake, and many more.
2nd Street USA is an online thrifting marketplace for very fashionable second hand clothing and accessories that are trending in Japan. I found this place to be one of the best thrift stores especially if you’re looking for unique Japanese streetwear clothes that can’t be found anywhere else. Also, the store offers great value for money.
Some of my favs on this store are trending Japanese brands such as Bape, Undercover, Comme Des Garcons, Issey Miyake, and many more.
28. Hood Hippie
Why we love it
If you live for margaritas, record stores, coastal life, and chill vibes, this store is for you.
Best for
That perfectly worn-in concert tee, paired with classic denim or tailored slacks.
Hood Hippie is an online store for thrifted clothing, created as a blend of East meets West and a trip through time.
I really love their superb collection designed to effortlessly fuse a wide range of styles and silhouettes. Imagine that perfectly worn-in concert tee, paired with classic denim or tailored slacks. Or, breezy bohemian Woodstock-era dresses and funky 90’s surf style button-downs.
To me, the Hood Hippie online store offers a sartorial vision that never tries too hard. If you live for margaritas, record stores, coastal life, and chill vibes, this store is for you.
29. Loopster
Why we love it
Second-hand ‘bulk bundles’ that deliver a better value in the long run.
Best for
Great online thrift store for used (pre-loved) kids’ clothes, from newborn to age six.
Loopster is another great online thrift store for used (pre-loved) kids’ clothes, from newborn to age six. Some of the most popular labels on Loopster are Petit Bateau, Bonpoint, and JoJo Maman Bebe. All garments are checked to make sure they are safe, clean, and of ‘sellable’ quality.
The site also sells second-hand ‘bulk bundles’, which, in my opinion, hold a much better value for money in the long run. If you want to sell on Loopster, order a ‘Loopy clear-out bag’ and send all your unwanted pieces to the site. Then, you’ll be offered a flat fee for each piece that sells.
Anything that’s not sellable will be returned to you, or you can choose to have them donated to a charity.
30. Thrift
Why we love it
The Amazon of secondhand online shopping.
Best for
Popular brands such as Coach, Calvin Klein, Arket, and Cos.
Hoping to become the Amazon of secondhand online shopping, Thrift is all about speed and efficiency.
Hundreds of items are added each day to this online thrifting store. Also, I have found their delivery times to be really swift.
Combined with the 30-day return policy, this is one of the best stores to experience second-hand clothing, right now. I also like that Thrift.plus as it allows sellers to donate half of their profits to a charity of their choice (from an extensive list). Some of the most popular brands on this site are Coach, Calvin Klein, and other high street favourites such as Arket and Cos.
31. What Goes Around Comes Around
Why we love it
The go-to online thrift store for celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian.
Best for
A great store to invest in that rare classic handbag you’ve always dreamed of.
Over the last five years, I’ve witnessed how What Goes Around Comes Around is making a name for itself as the best destination for rare vintage finds. The brand’s first store opened in 1993 in NYC, followed by other locations in Los Angeles, Miami, and East Hampton.
Nowadays, this online thrift store has become the go-to spot for celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian.
I recommend the store if you’re looking to invest in a rare classic handbag or jewellery – of course, at a much lower price than the original retail price. The store’s online selections of accessories is top-notch, so don’t blame me if you end overspending a bit on that dream bag.
32. Poshmark
Why we love it
Posh Parties where sellers with similar items thrifted clothes or themes come together to make selling easier.
Best for
Everything vintage, from jewellery to hand-knit crochet sweaters.
If you’ve ever got rid of a Madewell dress hiding in your closet, you’ve probably used Poshmark. While the Poshmark app is an easy way to get rid of everyday clothes, the site’s vintage section is incredible. There you can find everything vintage, from jewellery to hand-knit crochet sweaters.
You can shop vintage on Poshmark in one of two ways: with the help of vintage tags or by following specific sellers whose rare vintage collections you admire.
With over 2 billion users worldwide and almost 25 billion items uploaded per day, you can get lost in the seemingly endless pages of thrift clothes for sale.
The app also hosts Posh Parties where sellers with similar items or themes come together to make selling items easier.
Most Posh Parties feature discounts on previously listed items, and this happens almost every day.
33. Mercari
Why we love it
Save your searches for later, if you’re not sure what you want, or if you’re not ready to buy yet.
Best for
Wide range of second-hand and used clothing online.
Similar to Poshmark and Depop, Mercari is a great online thrift store that allows people to resel unwanted or unused clothing via a smartphone app. With a wide range of secondhand clothing, I have found Mercari’s apps one of the fastest at searching by product ranges, categories, colours, or even by brands.
Moreover, I love that you can save your searches for later, if you’re not sure what you want, or if you’re not ready to buy yet.
34. Etsy
Why we love it
Global marketplace with millions of one-of-a-kind clothes, sourced from Bali to Boston and from London to Sao Paulo.
Best for
Made-to-order jewellery, authentic Turkish kilims, genuine vintage dresses from the 40s, all in a single shopping trip.
I guess everybody knows Etsy. What started as a small and crafty internet corner of enterprising creatives has become a fully-fledged marketplace for vintage and custom-made fashion. Nowadays, this global marketplace has millions of one-of-a-kind clothes, sourced from Bali to Boston and from London to Sao Paulo.
Thanks to Etsy’s best stores you can pick up anything, from made-to-order jewellery to authentic Turkish kilims, or genuine vintage dresses from the 40s, all in a single shopping trip. Etsy’s vintage clothing and accessories section has exploded in the last few years.
That’s because a growing number of independent thrift stores host their e-commerce platforms on Etsy. So, if you’re after authentic vintage, secondhand apparel, Instagram-loved thrifting pieces, this is the best online store right now.
This article has not been edited by Fibre2Fashion staff and is re-published with permission from thevou.com
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