Did you know that you can prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and even mitigate the negative impacts of climate change simply by purchasing vintage and secondhand clothing instead of new?
The environmental footprint of new clothes is major:
- The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is expected to grow to 50% by 2030
- Fashion consumes a lot of water — the equivalent of filling 32 million Olympic-size swimming pools each year
- Textile mills produce one-fifth of the world’s industrial water pollution
Fortunately, thanks to online shopping, it’s never been easier to find vintage and upcycled styles perfect for any wardrobe!
These vintage shops have curated timeless and eclectic garments that will satisfy your craving for the perfect mom jeans, a leather jacket, or whatever it is you’re searching for!
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Edmonton, Canada
Best for: classic, hand-picked and reworked vintage, handmade items
Etsy shop: ohemaashop | Instagram: @ohemaashop
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Brooklyn, NY
Best for: clean, minimal, practical vintage garments
Website: vauxshop.com | Etsy shop: vauxvintage | Instagram: @vaux_shop
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Detroit, MI
Best for: perfect mix of hard/soft and masculine/feminine finds; 10% of profits go to sourcing sustainable clothing and essential care packages for women in need in Detroit, MI
Website: fyrevintage.com | Etsy shop: fyrevintage | Instagram: @fyrevintage
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Toronto, Canada
Best for: fun and chic premium vintage clothing; garments are thoroughly cleaned and repaired as needed before they make their way into your closet
Website: betterstaytogether.com | Etsy shop: betterstaytogether | Instagram: @betterstaytogether
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Pasadena, CA
Best for: vintage pieces for modern women; curation is a mix of feminine and boho
Etsy shop: shopflourishvintage | Instagram: @flourishvintage | Pinterest: shopflourishvintage
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Ann Arbor, MI
Best for: vintage items from the 1910s to the 1980s for modern women who want to stand out from the crowd; clothing is curated based on fashion relevancy and quality
Website: deargolden.com | Etsy shop: deargolden | Instagram: @deargolden | Pinterest: deargolden
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Brooklyn, NY
Best for: collection of vintage items that are timeless, well-made, and wearable season after season; DOE Vintage aims to bring joy and excitement to their customers by providing one-of-a-kind pieces that encapsulate an eclectic mix of vintage ranging from classic to quirky
Etsy shop: doevintagenyc | Instagram: @doenyc
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Wisconsin, US
Best for: vintage utility pants and jackets, everyday tops, romantic statement pieces; garments from 20-70+ years ago made new via washing, dying, and mending
Etsy shop: rawsonstudio | Instagram: @_rawson
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Milwaukee, WI
Best for: beautiful upcycled vintage garments that fit seamlessly into any modern wardrobe
Etsy shop: sustainablemaria | Instagram: @sustainable.maria
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Toronto, Canada
Best for: curated mix of girly, chic, and masculine vintage finds
Etsy shop: shygirlmall
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Caserta, Italy
Best for: brightly-colored, vintage designer tops, pants, dresses, accessories, and more
Etsy shop: millesimecollection | Instagram: @millesime_vintagecollection
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Denton, TX
Best for: classic and eclectic pieces that will fit into any modern wardrobe
Website: nocarnationsvintage | Etsy shop: nocarnations | Instagram: @nocarnationsvintage
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Chicago, IL
Best for: vintage-inspired, hand-crafted jewelry
Website: thevintageroyalty.com | Etsy shop: vintageroyalty | Instagram: @vintageroyalty
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Kyiv, Ukraine
Best for: vintage items for men and women primarily circa the 1970s, 80s, and 90s
Etsy shop: tarascommon | Instagram: @elen_vintage
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California, US
Best for: dreamy colors and styles you’d find in any Parisian closet
Etsy shop: persephonevintage | Instagram: @persephonevint | Pinterest: @persephonevint
Do you have any favorite vintage shops? Let us know in the comments!
1 thought on “Vintage Shops on Etsy You Should Know About”
Thanks so much for including me! Great resources and some new vintage places for me to peruse. Thanks again-Sheena (No Carnations Vintage)