Chloé, Gucci, Max Mara – long wish list? We have a good idea: only buy your dream parts second hand. This way you give your well-preserved favorite pieces a second life. If the parts have been well taken care of by the previous owner, they are in good condition and are of almost the same quality as new items.
Buying used clothes is no longer old-fashioned. Second-hand fashion has lost its dusty image. In the big cities of Switzerland there are many beautiful shops where you can linger. The selection is wide and everyone will find here a unique piece that is not out of the ordinary, but definitely has exciting stories to tell and could be something very special for its new owner. By the way, you’re also working against fast fashion and doing something good for the environment.
Of course, you can also search for used parts at the flea market. There are definitely treasures to be found there. If the hustle and bustle out there isn’t for you, you can find your loot in peace and quiet at these stores or online stores.
Our favorite second-hand stores in Switzerland
Razzo 2nd Hand, Zurich
There are linens and open shoes in the summer, winter boots, wool and cashmere jackets, and coats to sift through. The selection of used clothing from well-known labels is huge here at any time of the year.
Razzo 2nd Hand
Römergasse 8
8001 Zurich
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:30
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
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Second Vogue, Lucerne
Fendi, Gucci, Versace – Second Vogue has it all. The thrift store only accepts designer branded items. You can see new clothing and accessories products on the Facebook page or shop at the white goods store in Lucerne.
Second Vogue
Dornacherstrasse 7
6003 Lucerne
Opening hours:
Tuesday and Friday 12.30 – 18.00
Wednesday and Thursday from 14:00 to 18:00
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PurPur, Lucerne
An elegant evening dress with a suitable clutch or a stylish outfit for the office – PurPur has the necessary selection for everyone. From Armani to Yves Saint Laurent, there are plenty of designer pieces to browse.
Purple
Haldenstrasse 5
6006 Lucerne
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 13:00 – 18:00
Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00
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Chemistry+, Basel
Here, clothes are bought, sold and changed directly in the shop: Chemiserie+ advertises with a unique concept and brings together the coolest second-hand items in the city of Basel. There has been another place in Zurich for a while. The idea for his successful shop came to the owner during a trip from Chile to California.
chemistry+
Klybeckstrasse 50
4057 Basel
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 2 pm to 7 pm
Saturday 11:00 – 18:00
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Courage, Bern
Courage’s website says, “They’re said to be designer clothes that are worn only once… Pity!” says. The beautiful shop in Aarestadt wants to change that – and as the name suggests, it takes guts. Here you can browse the most beautiful second-hand pieces from all over Bern.
bravery
Serigenstrasse 34
3007 Bern
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Friday from 14:00 to 18:00
Saturday 12:00 – 16:00
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Goldmarie, St. Gallen
This shop makes every girl’s heart beat faster. Because at thrift store Goldmarie, you’ll find an amazing world of velvet and silk, creative shoes, beautiful bags, and the finest jewellery, as the owner explains on his website.
golden marie
6
9000 St. Gallen
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 13:30 to 18:30
Saturday from 11.30 to 16.30
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The best second-hand online stores
There are many second-hand online stores. You should be careful not to buy messy goods. There are sites that specialize in luxury fashion and are sure to buy something smart.
For example, at My Private Boutique, where the selection is wide and everyone will surely find something. Visitors can sell their own stuff here or browse the arsenal of pre-owned designer pieces. Luxury brands are offered at affordable prices.
All startups are small: Luxury for you was originally a small family business where all members helped out – mostly in their spare time. Today, behind the name is one of Switzerland’s largest online stores for second-hand fashion in the luxury sector. The list of gathered designers is huge: you can shop for 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 Zurich’s Forchstrasse. Vintage lovers’ eyes start to shine here, because everyone will find something new and old favorites in Luxurylove. The online store and offline store sell selected vintage pieces but also pieces from 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 dangling from their shoulders? And this all-time favourite, it’s worth checking out Pre-Hand Bags as it looks even better and is more capable than the old model. There is a huge selection of used luxury bags that still cost a lot of money, but are at least a little more affordable than the designer store itself.
Although this online store is headquartered in France, they also deliver to Switzerland: at Vestiaire Collective you will find the entire range of products, from clothes to shoes and handbags.