Luxury but cheap: You should know these second-hand stores

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Chloé, Gucci, Max Mara – is your wish list long? We have a good idea: Buy your dream pieces second-hand. This is how you give a second life to your well-preserved favorite pieces. If the items have been well cared for by the previous owners, they will be in good condition and have about the same quality as new items.

Buying used clothes is no longer old fashioned. Second-hand fashion has shed its dusty image. There are many nice shops in Switzerland’s major cities where you can linger. The selection is wide and everyone can find a unique piece that won’t leave the shelf, is sure to have exciting stories to tell and could become something very special for its new owner. At the same time, you’re working against fast fashion and doing something good for the environment.

Of course, you can also look at second-hand items at the flea market. There are definitely treasures to be discovered there. If the hustle and bustle out there isn’t your thing, you can find your bargains in peace and quiet at these stores or online stores.

Our favorite second-hand shops in Switzerland:

Razzo 2nd Hand, Zurich

You can take a look at linen and open shoes in summer, and boots, wool and cashmere jackets and coats in winter. The selection of second-hand clothing from well-known brands is plentiful here at any time of the year.

Razzo second hand
Römergasse 8
8001 Zurich
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 – 18:30
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Second Vogue, Lucerne

Fendi, Gucci, Versace – the second Vogue has it all. The thrift store only accepts designer branded items. You can see newly purchased clothes and accessories on the Facebook page or shop at the white-decorated store in Lucerne.

Second Vogue
Dornacherstrasse 7
6003 Lucerne
Opening hours:
Tuesday and Friday from 12.30 to 18.00
Wednesday and Thursday from 14.00 to 18.00
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PurPur, Lucerne

Whether it’s an elegant evening dress with a matching handbag or a chic outfit for the office, PurPur has the selection for everyone. From Armani to Yves Saint Laurent, there are so many designer pieces to ogle.

Purple
Haldenstrasse 5
6006 Lucerne
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 13:00 – 18:00
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Chemistry+, Basel

Here clothes are bought, sold and exchanged directly from the store: Chemiserie+ introduces a unique concept and brings together the coolest second-hand items in the city of Basel. There has been another location in Zurich for a while now. The idea for his successful store came to the owner during a trip from Chile to California.

Chemistry+
Klybeckstrasse 50
4057 Basel
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 14:00 – 19:00
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Courage, Bern

The Courage website says, “They’re supposed to be designer dresses that are only worn once… What a shame!” says. The beautiful store in Aarestadt wants to change this, and as the name suggests, this takes courage. Here you can browse the most beautiful second-hand items from all over Bern.

bravery
Sevigenstrasse 34
3007 Bern
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Friday 14:00 – 18:00
Saturday between 12:00 – 16:00
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Goldmarie, St.Gallen

This store makes every girl’s heart beat faster. At the Goldmarie second-hand store you will find a magnificent world of velvet and silk, creative shoes, beautiful bags and the highest quality jewelry, as the owner states on his website.

Goldmarie
Schützengasse 6
9000 St. Gallen
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 13:30 – 18:30
Saturday from 11:30 to 16:30
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Best second hand online stores

There are many second-hand online stores. You should be careful not to encounter scattered items. There are sites that specialize in luxury fashion and make sure you’re buying something smart.
For example, my Exclusive Boutique, where the selection is wide and everyone is sure to find what they are looking for. Visitors can sell their own wares here or browse the warehouse of used designer pieces. We offer luxury brands at affordable prices.
It all starts small: Luxury for you was originally a small family business to which all members contributed mostly in their spare time. Today the name is behind one of Switzerland’s largest online stores for second-hand fashion in the luxury sector. The list of collected designers is extensive: you can shop all kinds of famous brands, from Balenciaga to Burberry to Furla.

Luxurylove is available not only online but also in the form of a store on Forchstrasse in Zurich. This is where vintage lovers’ eyes start to shine because everyone who’s after new or old favorites will find something at Luxurylove. The online store and offline store sell selected vintage pieces as well as pieces from the current or previous year’s collections. Quality and the latest trends are important to the team.
Who doesn’t dream of having a classic Chanel 2.55 handbag hanging from their shoulder? And since this all-time favorite looks even better and has more elegance in vintage wear, it’s worth looking for it in second-hand bags. There are still plenty of second-hand luxury bags out there that cost a lot of money, but are at least a little more affordable than the designer store.
This online store is headquartered in France, but also delivers to Switzerland: At Vestiaire Collective you’ll find the entire range, from dresses to shoes and handbags.

Source : Blick