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According to Google, 'online thrift store' was one of the most searched fashion terms of 2020.
I'm very happy to hear that, as thrifting is one of my favourite things to do.
There's nothing more satisfying than finding that rare vintage piece that you can style to perfection.
Unfortunately, with the current COVID lockdown, most thrift stores are closed, making thrifting a tricky business.
However, that doesn't mean you have to stop thrifting altogether.
In this article, I'll help you get your thrift on from the safety of your own home.
Without further delay, these are the best online thrift stores in 2021!
1. Depop
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.
hewi. (Hardly Ever Worn It) is a London-based online thrift store that aims to create a seamless shopping experience through its platform.
The platform incorporates preowned women, men, and even kids designer clothes that are either new or have been barely worn.
It allows shoppers to buy items, make offers for future purchases, or sell their designer goods without any extra fees.
VIP service is also available for sellers, who want HEWI London to handle everything on their behalf, from collecting the items to the buyer inquiries.
This method also allows sellers to remain anonymous if they wish.
3. thredUP
Arguably the world's largest online thrift store.
thredUp holds over 35,000 brands, from Gap to Gucci, Lululemon, Zara, J. Crew, and Ann Taylor.
Moreover, they inspect, photograph, list, and ship items for you.
What I love about this marketplace is the easy returns policy and free shipping on orders over $79.
To date, this online thrift store has upcycled over 100M items by giving second-hand clothes a second life.
4. Vestiaire Collective
Since 2009, Vestiaire Collective has expanded its local business from Paris to a global scale, to over 50 countries in Europe, the United States, and soon Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Providing over 3200 fashion items a week for the shoppers to choose from, Vestiaire Collective ensures a unique shopping experience for its customers.
More than that, Vestiaire Collective is developing new features to improve its shopping services, such as a smart email alerting feature that informs buyers to know whether a particular item they are hunting for, is listed or not.
The platform allows interaction with sellers for more information and negotiation on offers.
Also, a team comprised of highly trained counterfeit experts is in place to check for the authenticity of the items, so that customers feel safe knowing the items they exchange are genuine.
5. Wardrobe of Tomorrow
Wardrobe of Tomorrow was the world's first marketplace that opened its doors exclusively to sustainable designers.
Here, existing marketplace buyers can sell back their high end and luxury clothes to designers and other buyers.
Also, the marketplace allows outside buyers, interested in selling or buying second-hand high-end clothes, bags, and shoes to create a free account and trade.
The marketplace accepts all types of payment, has free delivery worldwide, and an excellent return policy.
Moreover, customer support is phenomenal, with each buyer being allocated a real human being as their dedicated account manager that you can text or email.
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