Check out these amazing curated, online vintage & upcycled clothing Instagram accounts for your thrift shopping.
As we have talked about earlier how is thrifting beneficial to us? But it may also time-consuming and can be overwhelming. That's why nowadays Instagram thrifting is our new favorite way of shopping.
This is a growing trend where Instagram accounts sell vintage and upcycled fashion. People turned more to slow-fashion, Online thrift stores running on Instagram and this boom is growing during the pandemic and what the future holds for pre-loved fashion. If you don't know where to start then here you can find anything from simple to designer clothes and upcoming clothes, accessories, etc, and men's clothes too.
We are a big fan of all things sustainable plus fashionable and with the current quarantine scenario, we would much rather not step out to shop and would encourage you to do the same. For that very reason, we have curated a list of 40 Instagram thrift stores that will fulfill the cravings of the shopaholic in you without a reason to harm the environment, and will also not burn a hole in your pocket!
1. Aimee.loved
She takes a step forward toward sustainability and upcycling. She curated a collection of thrifting, flea markets, vintage pieces, and a gift from friends around the world. They have clothes for men too. Also, she is from Pushkar, Rajasthan.
2. Shop Retro Days
Retro days aims to be a unique shopping platform for people who love thrifted fashion. She tries and presents a curated collection of styles from different parts of the country. Inspiration for curating has always been from street style and iconic fashion icons. She has a lot of vintage collections of the shirt, top, skirt, pants,s, and even winter clothes too.
3. Panda Picked Store
The founder of Preeti Yadav of this store gives the importance of "buy less but better". Just take a look at this store and you've definitely loved her collection and want to buy more and more. 😄
She has a varied mix of corsets, dresses, vintage shirts, tops, and much more.
4. Folk Pants
It is run by two sisters - Lumei and Linno JajoT from Ukhrul in Manipur. Through their little enterprise, they seek to engage with our community and the planet more actively by practicing sustainability, conscious living, and supporting the slow fashion movement. The pieces they curate are a mix of second hand, vintage and contemporary, locally made products, and just about anything that catches their eyes. They have a collection of bags, shoes, and clothing for both men and women.
5. The Salvage Story
A sustainable fashion store that promotes electric personal style and curating a lasting wardrobe. The founder of this store is Afifah and she runs the store independently, but often take help from various individuals in the process. The store is a result of her mad interest in unique clothing and a lifegoal to be a successful entrepreneur. What she loves the most about running this store is the opportunity to cater to like-minded people who love thrifting and are out to make it cool.
6. Posh Past
She runs an Instagram thrift store. She has all posh, sustainable, and vintage handpicked items. She operates out of Delhi. She curates clothes that are used or even brand new but have been lying unused in wardrobes. Customize service is also available. Stringent quality checks for each item ensure buyers get pieces that are in excellent condition. Each piece is priced according to brand and usage.
7. RedEmpress
It is run by two people - Asu Longkumer and Aesha Merchant. They have the most adorable vintage pieces from all across the country at extremely affordable prices. They have mostly upper wear vintage clothes. They have a lot of oriental prints and the fabric is also oriental in its own way. They have statement pieces that are unique and hard to find and collectibles picked from travels.
8. Ipza ki
Her owner grew up very close to her maternal grandmother and that's why she named her store's name is Ipza ki which means "My grandmother's store/house". A second-hand store chucking fast fashion and wearing consciously. One look at this virtual thrift shop's Instagram page and you'll get hooked on buying preloved items. Because that's how good each item is!
9. Bodements
Bodements is committed to educating and propagating the mentality of slow fashion and responsible ethical consumer practices. They want to bring the culture of buying pre-loved garments to India. They stock exclusive, upcycled clothing, hand-picked from all over the world. Each piece is unique, curated with love.
10. Cosebelle Thrift
The aim of her store is to create a more sustainable option for smaller budgets, or for those of us that simply don't want to spend a big amount on clothing. She started buying less, and follow minimalism and buying from sustainable brands when she could. She has chosen good quality items that she feels will stand the test of time and seamlessly into your current wardrobe. She has men's collections too and she is so kind person. I literally love her efforts.
11. Khakhalishop
This store has unique and preloved, thrifted items.
12. Mirinwon
This is another such Instagram reseller from Manipur that curates pre-loved items and her vintage and retro things, you will enjoy it. They have something to appease everyone.
13. Aima Vintage
D’Souza grew up being inspired by the fashion of the ’60s and ’70s that she inherited from her aunts and grandmother. Over time, she gathered a large collection of these garments. But in the pursuit of being sustainable and not hoarding, she decided to create a shop for them and named it after her inspiration — Aima is an anagram of Amai which means grandmother in Konkani. D’Souza sources, styles, and shoots all her clothes herself. They are mostly sourced from her vast family archive or a few trusted second-hand vendors.
14. Mid.summernightsdreams
This store has pre-owned, thrifted, and brand new collection. They have the most beautiful pieces from all across the country at extremely affordable prices. They accept custom orders too. They are sweeter and just check out her page. You guys definitely love it.
15. Thriftit Mumbai
They curated preloved, thrifted, brand new stuff is available. She is too kinda person. She put out lots of stuff from local markets and vendors.
16. Terra Bloom Thrift
The minimalist lifestyle prompted Megha and Shivani to start her own thrift store and making whole products and reusing, repairing, upcycling, and finally recycling it to make a new product only to follow the same cycle of consumption again.
17. The Local Vintage
This shop was born out of a love for everything 70s, 80s, and 90s from the silhouettes to the prints and the minute detailing of the clothes.
18. Rerun.n
They run sustainable preloved thrifting and that also looks amazing.
19. The Junk Box
The store provides a base where they sell second-hand clothing that one does need and the other is willing to buy. Their motto is not only to promote sustainability but also to follow the age-old proverb, 'One man's trash is another man's treasure'.
20. Retro Run for Thrift
She starts reselling her preloved clothes and specially chosen thrifted items.
21. Haul Please
The spellbind beauties curated from flea markets. They have clothing, accessories, DIYs, home decor, and local cultural beauties. To make your wardrobe look expensive, spend more on classics, because of their timeless charm and for always being in style.
22. Oakark Thrift
The items are unique and only single pieces are available.
23. Cocosorority
A recommended for corset tops of branded or handpicked stuff. I love their collection.
24. Lust Thrift
Fashionable, classy, and unique pieces that are carefully curated and beautifully photographed.
25. Shop.with.love
The most gorgeous corsets for all sizes. Founded by Anna Babe, other preloved pieces available on the page include denim jackets and ripped loose-fitting jeans.
26. Lali Vintage
Beautifully unique, flattering, tops, shirts, dresses in style and design. They have handpicked preloved, thrifted pieces. You extend a garment life cycle. Buying used clothing saves resources. It helps in reducing fast fashion demand.
27. Nostalgia Label
Nostalgia takes you down memory lane to the times when fashion was slow. They let you dip into their world of vintage and preloved pieces which reminds them of the values of slower times. Each piece is unique and curated with love and to recreate their unique personal style with them by being a responsible consumer.
28. Wardrobe Refinery
High street curated finds at affordable prices. They also have accessories like shoes and earrings.
29. Lovely Thrift Kohima
The go-to place for trousers or pants. They have a substantial collection of formal trousers as well as pants with exciting details.
30. The Vintage
Thrifting is all about recycling. It is considered as an anti-fashion statement from the 90's era. Thrifting helps us live a very sustainable and minimal lifestyle. She started thrifting from like when she was 11th standard, She loved the unique pieces she could find there, the quality, and its affordable. Since then she got into it and didn't stop until today and never will.
31. Ray's Thriftstore^^
This store initiative various steps to know their customers and make them happy. She takes a custom order. Also, the store has upcycled, handmade, and hair accessories.
32. Lemon Frog Thrift Store
This store is run by Nandita Ashvin, she is literally a nice person. This store has preloved/ brand new and thrifted items.
33. Paradime Thrift
For all the street style enthusiasts, this pop culture-inspired store is the destination for you. From cool rock and roll tees to urban jackets, they provide the best comfort wear.
34. Luu Liu
Known best for their corsets, they also stock corset belts, bralettes, and bikini tops.
35. Yang_pick_001
This store is basically for men. They curated for vintage, street style. They have all kinds of products available like a t-shirt, shirt, bottom-wear, footwear, etc.
36. Bygoneechoes
Handpicked vintage clothes, from unisex shirts to vintage dresses and the beautiful floral prints, all hanging in front of a white wall letting us imagine the creations in our head. Bringing our favorite 90s trends back, this store's feed-in itself is a delight to look at.
37. Bombay Closet Cleanse
It is an organization that promotes sustainability by encouraging people to declutter their closets. You can find pre-loved, vintage items, designer pieces, and other fashionable apparel at a fraction of the cost.
38. Vintage Laundry
This lively thrift store screams out color and bold patterns. Staying true to its name, the items on sale give off a somewhat fresh yet vintage vibe.
39. Orencouture
A group of friends who don't care much about the brand as much as the articles they adore, are bringing to you a thrift store of their own since keeping up fast fashion and societal limitations are too much of a hassle for them. Their store is based on the idea of diverging across genders and creating a safe space for their customers. They don't believe in gendered clothing and whoever can buy whatever they like, however they like.
40. Thrift and Boujeee
Sakshi started an online thrift store. This store came into being spontaneous with the purpose to give beautiful preloved/ upcycled clothes a new home. In this pandemic, lockdown finally made her realized that she had a lot more than she truly needed. This thought has been re-affirmed by being homebound. As a prevailed of sustainable fashion she'd like to shine a spotlight on sustainability that moves past merely buying consciously.
Thank you for visit this blog. I hope you had fun too reading this and find something that sparks joy! For any further queries or doubts, you can straight head to these thrift stores to clear all your doubts about their store.
One thing to remember about thrifting is that it's all luck of the draw. A lot of these accounts sell out as soon as they post their collections so you have to keep an eye on them.
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