There’s nothing quite like the thrill of scouring through piles and racks of secondhand clothing and finding one-of-a-kind pieces, but the experience can be a tad overwhelming and taxing, especially for those who aren’t experts.
Luckily, one can shop for vintage clothing online now, where everything is sorted out, clear photos attached, and a purchase can be made with just a few taps. For your vintage shopping needs, check out these five Philippine-based online shops:
Sweet Repeat | @sweet.repeatt
All about sustainable fashion, Sweet Repeat boasts a well-curated selection of the dreamiest vintage clothing—some reworked for better design. Think blouses with puffy sleeves, billowy shift dresses, Peter Pan collared tops, and many more. The shop adopts the “mine, steal, grab” buying process. If you have your eyes on a particular piece, make sure to comment right away when it drops. This Instagram shop releases a new collection usually every Saturday.
Vintage Vault | @vintagevault.shop
With brands such as Chanel, Supreme, Gucci, to name a few, Vintage Vault’s selections are comprised more of luxury brands and high-end streetwear brands. Aside from clothing, one can shop for shoes here as well. On occasion, one can find novelty items here like a Supreme life vest or a Chanel fanny pack. The best part is the shop gives discounts and prices are negotiable for sure buyers. Feel free to shoot the page a DM and ask. New drops are every 15th and 30th of the month.
Daily Vintage | @dailyvintage.co
If preppy is more your style, Daily Vintage carries labels like Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and even sportswear brands such as Nike and Adidas. Browse the shop’s feed for plaid shirts, collared tops, striped pullovers, graphic hoodies and souvenir jackets.
It’s Vintage | @itsvintagevintage
From printed pullovers to flared jeans, It’s Vintage is the vintage clothing shop of your dreams. On its website, everything is sorted in tabs according to categories like tees, shirts, jackets etc. It is also the official online and in-store stockist of Factory Boy, an independent local fashion label known for its cool embroidered jackets. To shop, visit www.itsvintagevintage.com.
Blacklist Vintage | @blacklistvintage
Get your groove on with Blacklist Vintage’s retro pieces that are very ‘80s in terms of color palette, silhouette and prints. Colorblocked windbreakers and argyle sweaters are just some of the cool picks you’ll be able to shop for here. In terms of brands, there’s a good mix of designer, fast fashion and random tags.