Chanel, Prada, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent all have something in common: They arouse great fashion longings in us, but are unfortunately unaffordable for the average person. Really? We say no and reveal where you can get real treasures at a bargain price.
As they say? Those who love fashion are not allowed to do the math. Well, if there were no rent, insurance or cars to be paid for, we would love to spend our hard-earned money on what is perhaps the most beautiful minor matter in the world. But no reason to be sad: In these five online shops, you can satisfy a passion for fashion AND an inner saver.
Unoduetreamore
Behind the Instagram shop is a true fashion expert: Louisa Goltz from Berlin works for Zalando as a campaign manager and is therefore very well connected in the fashion business. She can always win over one or the other friend for Instagram sales. So if you are looking for luxurious and extravagant fashion, you will find it here. The drops take place at regular intervals exclusively via Instagram.
Retold.
Warning: you have to be quick here! As soon as Clare Lewis uploads new pieces to her shop, thousands of fashionistas get to grips with the selected vintage treasures. Clare from London sells high-quality, minimalist and timeless clothing that you don't even look at the few years under your belt. The prices: more than fair! With a little luck you can get hold of a Yves Saint Laurent blouse for less than 60 euros. Our tip: Check out the Instagram account regularly, here the founder announces the next drop dates.
The Vintage Bar
What was just a real insider tip is now THE Instagram address for vintage goods. The Scandinavian online shop initially only sold luxury bags and high-quality accessories are still the hobbyhorse of The Vintage Bar today. In the meantime, bargain hunters can also find selected clothing from the who's who of the fashion world. The website is well worth a visit, the selection is huge!
kamiempire
Kamila Linhart is very fresh in the vintage business: The Viennese turned her passion into a job and recently started selling lovingly curated bags on her blog "kamiempire". In contrast to comparable online shops, the selection is (still) small, but you can find treasures here at unbeatable prices. The special thing about kamiempire: You can feel the pure enthusiasm for vintage fashion. Kamila not only cares for the bags with passion, but also prepares accessories such as dust bags and original boxes with a lot of dedication. The devil is in the details.
SignsOfLife
22 years young and already big in business: Erik Scholz is practically at home at the international fashion weeks. The content creator began his career as a blogger in his teens, completed his online career as well as studying fashion management and recently crowned his young career with the vintage shop SignsOfLife. There, fashion fans can find luxury bags beyond the mainstream – including real rarities.
Tips from the experts
Erik's passion for vintage fashion runs deep. The first luxury item from the Content Creator: a classic trench coat from Burberry that he shopped three years ago. Since then, the number of vintage treasures in Erik's wardrobe has grown steadily. The Berliner shared his tips and tricks with us on how you can easily and safely fulfill your dream of the vintage snapper – because unfortunately there are also black sheep on the net …
When shopping for vintage items, you should always deal with the right of return and authenticity certification in advance. It is also worth taking a close look at the article pictures, for example on SignsOfLife we clearly show defects.
So: Avoid impulse purchases at all costs! If you are clever, however, you can safely invest your money in vintage rarities.
In my opinion, it is always worth investing in real classics. Clearly in the first place is of course a Chanel bag. Otherwise you can’t go wrong with a Dior Saddle Bag and Fendi Baguette, as their price increases almost constantly.
Finally, Erik advises:
There is no ONE perfect guide. It is more a feeling and a certain emotion that lead you to the right bag. When you see them, you know.