When shopping sustainably, you don’t have to sacrifice luxury.
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In the wake of the trend towards fast fashion and cheap clothing, online luxury consignment has become increasingly popular. While this isn’t always the case, higher prices can also mean higher quality materials and care, resulting in a garment (or accessory!) that will last a lifetime.
The “Not so Fast Fashion Week” campaign featured seven of our favorite online luxury retailers combining fashion and sustainability.
Sororite Vintage
Offering bi-monthly, thematically curated stock, Sororité Vintage’s collections are every fashion lover’s dream. Not only does Sororité offer vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories from the most coveted designers, including Burberry and Dior, the retailer also has a private archive that is open to celebrity stylists for photo shoots, red carpet events, and more.
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New York Treasures
Best known for its iconic leopard print sofas and pink alphabet pillows, you may have seen Treasures of NYCon’s interiors on your favorite influencers’ Instagram feeds. The New York City-based company, which sells apparel, accessories, clothing, and even furniture, prides itself on being “the official ‘vintage dealer’ of authentic designer vintage.”
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Studded Petals Vintage
Millie Adams, owner of Studded Petals Vintage, is sourcing icon. Studded Petals is constantly making waves on social media platforms such as X due to its unique pieces and Millie’s keen eye. It’s no secret that several celebrities have chosen pieces from Studded Petals’ collections, and once you’ve seen their stock, you’ll want one too.
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what goes around comes around
As stated in the company’s mission, What Goes Around Comes Around has sustainability as its goal: “We believe that fine craftsmanship and the finest vintage pieces should be respected, preserved and cherished for years to come,” the What Goes Around website states, inviting customers to shop the company’s extensive selection of clothing, handbags, accessories and jewelry.
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James Velouria
James Velouria’s colorful website further highlights the company’s unique luxury vintage collection, and while the company has two brick-and-mortar stores in New York and Los Angeles, a quick glance at the website shows shoppers they don’t need to go to a physical store to get their hands on popular brands like Vivienne Westwood and Miu Miu.
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Du Bars
Deux Birds’ mission to “revive pieces of the past” combines your favorite luxury vintage pieces with slow fashion and sustainability. Purchases are shipped with “global carbon neutral shipping” and packaged in biodegradable packaging. The collection features clothing and accessories from brands like Ralph Lauren, Dior, and more.
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Alison’s Archive
Whether you book in person in Brooklyn or shop online, Allison’s Archive boasts a colorful collection of rare, luxurious vintage pieces. Discover styles from name brands like Blumarine, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and many more that are sure to make a statement at your next fashion show or dinner party.
This article is part of Green Matters’ 2024 Fashion Week program, “Not so Fast Fashion Week: a series on designers, stylists and creatives using their creativity to combat fast fashion.”