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Known for her pitch-black style and exacting eye, the CR Fashion Book founder and former editor-in-chief of Vogue France is an icon of French fashion - and a devoted vintage hunter who sources many of her classic pieces from Vestiaire Collective.

The pioneering fashion designer Virgil Abloh passed away over the weekend. As artistic director at Louis Vuitton, he was the first African-American to lead a French luxury fashion house, and will be remembered for his endless ideas, his infectious enthusiasm, and his radical, transformative and inclusive approach to fashion.

There’s a reason why vintage clothes are so beloved. They are fun to find, one-of-a-kind pieces that give you a totally unique look. Vintage clothes are well-made and lasting, so they are awesome choices if you want sustainable fashion because they don’t use new resources that pollute the Earth. The clothes that have the most enduring appeal are those signature items that define each decade. These are the perennial favourites of the fashion world because of their combination of classic style and functionality. The evergreen pieces of the vintage wardrobe are good clothing resale ideas since fashion lovers will continue to want these staple vintage looks in their wardrobes. If you don’t have these items yet, check out the huge vintage selection on Vestiaire Collective and embrace vintage.

No-one wants to dress the same way as everyone else. But it can be hard to go shopping for clothes today and feel like you are really owning the outfits you buy. The best way to express yourself through your clothes is to get unique pieces that are sourced second-hand through Vestiaire Collective. We have all the styles from today and the past from a range of designers to suit every budget and personality. You don’t have to follow any rules when you are shopping on Vestiaire. We just want you to love the pieces you buy so you feel ready to take on the world in style. When you’re confident in the clothes you’re in, you’re going to hold on to them for longer which is also a big win for the planet.

There is a new rage in the fashion world and it doesn’t have anything to do with what’s new from New York or the latest Parisian clothing brands. And yet, everyone seems to want a piece of it. In fact, Vogue called it the biggest trend in fashion for Spring/Summer 2021. So what is it? Here’s a little secret: it’s not a designer and it’s not even a style. Instead, it’s a movement. The movement toward upcycling clothes. At Vestiaire Collective, we’ve been championing upcycled and pre-loved clothing since 2009. Now, with millions of global members, it’s clear pre-loved clothing is the best way to dress for the future of fashion. Understanding what upcycling is about is an important step in being a Fashion Activist. Are you ready to join us?

The fight against global climate change is a daily commitment, but it’s not always easy to know which brands you can trust to do the right thing. Terms like “ethical” and “environmentally-friendly” are thrown around by corporations to greenwash instead of making real commitments to industry change. At Vestiaire Collective, part of our mission is to educate our community to spot greenwashing campaigns so that you can be an informed consumer and an agent of change. Our unique fashion shop isn’t just a place to buy and sell amazing pre-loved clothing. It’s a global network of people challenging the status quo of fashion. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint while shopping, check out this guide for some great tips. We’ll help you source the best ethical clothing so you can build your wardrobe in a meaningful way.

Fashion Activists know that buying vintage is one of the most sustainable ways to build a stylish wardrobe. But actually finding high quality vintage pieces from a source you trust might seem challenging. Fear not. In this guide we’ll take you step by step in how to bag the best vintage looks that suit your style and your wallet. Vintage shopping can take a little more effort than buying new, but once we show you how to do it, you’ll be a vintage shopping aficionado in no time. At Vestiaire Collective, we find that the search for ethical clothing brands and eye-catching vintage is the most part fun part. Well, that and knowing your preloved ‘50s era dress that you bought on Vestiaire isn’t negatively impacting the planet.

When it comes to style, the terms ‘vintage’ and ‘retro’ are sometimes used interchangeably, but do they really mean the same thing?

There is an accessory that keeps popping up in fashion circles and influencer feeds lately. Once associated with fishermen, this little piece is being re-envisioned by designers with a contemporary twist. If you thought the bucket hat was suitable only for beach-goers and your dad, think again. This season, the bucket hat is taking the spotlight, or sunlight, if you will. There is something about it that just feels free and relaxed. If you’re not sure if this style is for you, take a look at some of Vestiaire Collective’s favourites. We bet after you read this, you’ll be grabbing your fashion sunglasses and a bucket hat for the quintessential look of summer 2021.

You already know this, but one of the greenest things we can do for the environment is to recycle and reuse.