Love shopping for bags, clothes, and furniture? What if we told you, you need not spend a fortune on them and be a planet-friendly shopper? We’re talking about thrift stores in Singapore where you can shop for labels, luxe items, and the choicest of collections looking for a second home.
You will find these used items in good condition, and you can tote them off in style. So, get ready for a shopping spree, for we bring you the best thrift stores on the island. Image Credit: Noden Facebook Page
Vintage Qoo
Have a fetish for classy vintage bags? One of the best places to look for them is the Vintage Qoo website. They have a mind-boggling collection of Chanel bags, be it their charming handbag, stylish sling, or backpack. You’ll also find top labels like Hermes, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Givenchy, Fendi, and Burberry. Don’t stop at just bags, for the website has a fabulous collection of clothes, leather goods, jewellery, accessories, and shoes. All their sustainable, vintage items are acquired from specialised markets and sold in neat eco-friendly packaging. Image Credit: Vintage Qoo Tokyo Facebook Page
Swapaholic
Ever wished you could give away your fab collection to someone who’d love it and upgrade your wardrobe with other stylish outfits? Well, Swapaholic can become your new best friend. Their friendly website lets you declutter your cupboard, and based on the quality of your clothes, give you points. These points get stored in your account as credit which means now you can shop for something new and trendy to start your new collection. Awesome, right? Image Credit: Swapaholic Facebook Page
Just Anthony
Do you love decorating your home with antique furniture and decor? If yes, you will love Just Anthony as they house an exquisite collection of Chinese antiques. Enter their spacious showroom housed in a bungalow and warehouse and pick from unique pieces with the original patina. You’ll find door panels, tables, chairs, cabinets, consoles, and sideboards as you explore. There are plenty of choices for decoration, including old ceramic pots, baskets, wooden containers, and table lamps. Do not miss out on their range of silk wall coverings, which are intricately hand-painted, as well as their Chinese doors and screens. Image Credit: Just Anthony Facebook Page
a. 379 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534972
e. justanthony@justanthony.com
Refash
Pick up some stylish second-hand clothes from Refash and give them your old, hardly-used, unused, or long-forgotten outfits from your wardrobe. This way, you are recycling your old clothes as they find their way into new homes, and you get credit to buy branded apparel from someone else’s wardrobe. It is just like rummaging through your sister’s closet, only this time you would be looking for clothes not only fitting your size but also suiting your persona. Image Credit: Refash Faebook Page
Madam Milan
Flaunt designer bags from renowned labels like Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry. Madam Milan stores second-hand bags of all kinds, and they are in such good condition it is as good as buying a new one. You can purchase these items from them, sell your own branded collection, consign, or go for a barter. The shop has everything for your bagging needs, from daily use purses, slings, and handbags to backpacks, bowling bags, and briefcases. Plus, they’ve got gorgeous trinkets and accessories like necklaces, earrings, belts, bangles, and bracelets to go with your daily wear. Image Credit: Madam Milan Facebook Page
a. 5 Raffles Place, #B1 - 31, Singapore 048618
Noden
Spruce up your home with vintage Scandinavian furniture, giving it a gorgeous European appeal. Noden houses furniture from the 1940s to the 1960s, yet there is something modern about its design. Every cabinet, bookcase, coffee cart, or table speaks volumes of their craftsmanship. We love their Danish and Spanish collection with their practical and appealing design. Going beyond furniture, the store has gorgeous pieces of lamps, vases, bowls, as well as candles, and art pieces. These decor items seem to blend beautifully with the kind of furniture they have. Image Credit: Noden Facebook Page
Lorgan’s the Retro Store
Furniture and decor reflect the style and personality of a person, and if your style is a bit quirky and one-of-a-kind, you should find your kind of decor at Lorgan’s. This retro store has vibrant, whimsical, and unique pieces of furniture you would love. Right from a modish, comfy egg chair with ottoman, pendant lamp to a canopy chair with postcard print, you will find yourself surrounded by fascinating choices. So much so, walking amongst their vast mid-century collection of uber-cool, vintage furniture will leave you spoilt for choice. Image Credit: Lorgan's The Retro Store Facebook Page
a. 160, #02-07 Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 409022
Better World Books
Book lovers are going to find the concept of Better World Books quite heart-warming. Run by college friends, this organisation recycles books, donates a book every time someone buys a book from them, and even raises funds for literacy and libraries. Pretty cool, right? And this is the perfect place for you to give away your well-preserved books, knowing they will be in good hands. Plus, you can buy yourself a whole new lot of vintage books in fabulous condition. Making a difference by buying books, we are certainly on board. Image Credit: Better World Books Facebook Page
StyleTribute
Got a bunch of purses, designer handbags, and labelled apparel lying around in your closet? They have perhaps gone out of style, you are bored of it, or you never liked the fit in the first place. It happens! Click some good pictures of your prized collection and put them up for sale at StyleTribute. You can have the apparel picked up and listed, and now it's time to scrounge through their vintage collection. Fill up your closet with stylish Yves Saint Laurent heels, Chanel satchel, Louis Vuitton accessories, Prada wedges, and Bottega Veneta dress. End up spending way less than you would! Image Credit: StyleTribute Facebook Page
a. 102F Pasir Panjang Road, Citilink Warehouse Complex #04-07 Singapore, Singapore 118530
Carousell
Buying a used phone can be a sketchy deal if you are not careful, but at Carousell, you need not be. They sell certified android and iOS phones after a thorough check with a month-long warranty, and the list doesn’t stop here. You can buy used cars, property, clothes, accessories, books, home appliances, sports equipment, cameras, and musical instruments. The list of saleable items available here is endless, and their website is your one-stop-shop for thrift shopping. Image Credit: Carousell.sg
