Blast From the Present
From Isabel Marant to Gucci Vault, fashion houses have been lining up to launch their very own pre-loved sites. The taste for old clothes brings new profits to an industry increasingly conscious of its need to become more circular and sustainable. I mean, not everyone has time to hunt down the dream pieces, so consider your legwork done.
Gucci Vault
Customers can peruse reconditioned treasures from past Gucci collections from luggage to leather boots. The whimsical graphic design alone makes it worth a spin.
Isabel Marant Vintage
If only. Those are the first two words that came to mind when Isabel Marant launched her second-hand site. If only I saved those first platform high-tops. If only I saved those early denim jackets… Moving forward, I’m holding onto my boots.
MACHINE B from Byronesque
For the avant-garde, Machine A has launched resale arm Machine B with Byronesque Vintage. It’s the new generation of contemporary vintage, featuring Rick, Raf and lots of Maison Martin Margiela.
Mara Hoffman
Sustainability and style remain the centerpiece of Mara Hoffman since she began two decades ago so a resale section on the website was a natural next step. Also swoon-worthy? Her New York flagship features vintage treasures, Noguchi lighting and a tons of plants, courtesy of landscape designer Kari Elwell-Katzander of Mingo Designs.
Encore by Oscar de la Renta
Encore by Oscar de la Renta celebrates the house's iconic pieces, allowing customers to shop from the archives while delving into all that old-world glamour. Curated from clients, collectors, and finer vintage boutiques, all the gowns, jewelry and kaftans have been authenticated by in-house specialists.
Valentino Vintage
Meanwhile, Valentino launched the project, Valentino Vintage, forging partnerships with a number of vintage stores around the world, encouraging owners to submit items to boutiques in exchange for store credit to use on new Valentino collections. Boutiques include Resurrection in Los Angeles, Madame Pauline Vintage in Milan; New York Vintage Inc. in NYC; and Laila Tokyo in Japan.
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