{"id":65637,"date":"2024-02-27T10:05:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T09:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zine.modalova.com\/zine\/?p=65637"},"modified":"2024-02-27T10:05:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T09:05:44","slug":"closure-of-videdressing-where-buy-second-hand-luxury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uk.modalova.com\/zine\/closure-of-videdressing-where-buy-second-hand-luxury\/","title":{"rendered":"Closure of Videdressing. Where to Buy Second-Hand Luxury?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Videdressing is over, the second-hand luxury products resale site is definitively closing its doors on July 1, 2023, after fourteen years of good and loyal service on the Internet. A fan of luxury clothing at nice prices? Let’s console ourselves with these 5 alternatives for buying second-hand luxury<\/strong> that will free up your closets and round out your month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Videdressing was one of the pioneers who participated in the rise of second-hand luxury. Created in 2009 in France, it then expanded internationally and in total, more than 2.5 million items have found a second life. In 2018, Le Bon Coin acquired Videdressing as the second-hand clothing market confirmed its prodigious expansion. This enthusiasm can be attributed to the desire to protect the planet while saving money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Le Bon Coin become THE new platform for second-hand luxury resale on the net? Not so sure, because the alternatives I’m talking about offer exceptional products. Let’s take a look at these alternatives for buying second-hand luxury<\/strong> at low prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Le Bon Coin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since it’s the one that bought VideDressing, Le Boncoin, one of the simplest alternatives to Videdressing, is determined to win over fashionistas who want to buy and sell second-hand luxury fashion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main advantage of Le Bon Coin lies in the site’s reputation, which is, moreover, simple to use. A slight disadvantage that might bother fashionistas looking for rare finds: the site is generalist, and even though there is a “fashion” tab, second-hand luxury is not at all a specialty of Le Bon Coin. Moreover, the photos are not as well showcased as on a specialized site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, second-hand luxury is sold on Le Bon Coin, as the platform boasts 14 million luxury products<\/strong> available out of the 72 million of all kinds offered for sale, enough to find your happiness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Vinted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Number 1 in second-hand fashion<\/strong>, the Lithuanian site Vinted has conquered the French public and secured the top spot in the rankings of resale sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the average basket is quite low and attracts an audience looking to make ends meet rather than true fashion fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Vinted’s reliability is appreciated by buyers, they have recently experienced a bad situation due to fraud. Blame it on hackers who stole customer information. The platform reacted quickly, and a refund policy was put in place for affected users. More of a scare than harm fortunately, but a story that reminds us it’s important to stay vigilant when shopping on the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n

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3. Vestiaire Collective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ethical, the platform recently refused to sell fast-fashion products. We applaud this move that actively supports a more eco-responsible fashion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vestiaire Collective takes a 15% fee for each sale, but the site is trustworthy and issues a certificate of authenticity<\/strong>. If you’re trying to acquire a unique and expensive piece, the platform is one of the very good alternatives for buying second-hand luxury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vestiaire Collective has received the B Corp<\/strong> certification, which means it meets certain environmental standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality over quantity is evident! We appreciate the showcasing of products on the site that offers discounts on brands such as Gucci with the Gucci Pre-loved<\/em> collaboration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Modalova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New, yes, but also vintage luxury adored by fashionistas who want to give their beautiful clothes a second life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, we choose how we consume and one can love dressing luxuriously while thinking of others and the planet. That’s why Modalova created the Vintage<\/a> section where one can find exceptional second-hand pieces at affordable prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your hands on Prada<\/a>, C\u00e9line<\/a> or even Balenciaga<\/a> items you haven’t been able to buy yet! With over 2 million Men’s and Women’s products, the site is a real gold mine for fashion fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being among the excellent alternatives for buying second-hand luxury, the platform, always at the forefront of the latest trends, offers advice, contests<\/strong>, and outfits of the day<\/strong> for its followers on Instagram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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