Get your vintage and pre-loved shopping fix in the desert, with this definitive list of the best spots.
Whether you’re looking for a bargain, some vintage threads, a limited edition vintage Chanel bag that’s been calling your name or you want to fight fast fashion, these places are a must to check out.
Thrift For Good
Say goodbye to buyers remorse when you shop at Thrift for Good, this pre-loved shop not only sells donated worn fashion and accessories ranging from high-street to high-end labels for a fraction of the cost, but 100% of the profits go to the charity Gulf for Good.
With two easy-to-access locations including the Golden Mile and Times Square, this is a must-visit for anyone looking to revamp their wardrobe at a fraction of the cost while helping the community.
Thrift For Good, shop online HERE, Golden Mile Galleria Building 8 and Times Square Center, Open 7 days a week 10 am – 10 pm.
Fashion Rerun
Fashionrerun.com is the ultimate vintage treasure trove and gives us East London vibes. This UAE based online vintage clothing store houses carefully curated vintage, retro, Y2K and thrift clothing. This online store delivers straight to your door anywhere in the UAE (with occasional pop-ups around the city) meaning you no longer have to hunt to find the best retro wears.
Retold
The OG for pre-loved and vintage fashion in Dubai, Retold sells Dubai residents pre-loved items with the biggest range of clothing, accessories and shoes all ranging from high-street to luxury high-end. Whether it be an entire outfit or wardrobe staples you can find some great items for a fraction of the cost. With both online shopping and 3 physical store locations this Dubai institute for pre-loved items and has been a shopping haven for Dubai dwellers for 10 years. Retold is also a great way to declutter your wardrobe, make some extra passive income all while helping with the sustainable goal of fighting fast fashion.
Retold, Shop online HERE, Located at X3 Tower, JLT, Al Ghurair Center and Warehouse 11, Red Crescent Compound, 6th St, Al Quoz
La Suite
Feeling spendy? La Suite is on a mission to prove that fashion can be sustainable. La Suite, is a multi-label second-hand fashion retailer for women that specialises in premium and luxury fashion brands and accessories sourced mostly from Europe.
Lusted-after brands (for a fraction of the retail cost) include Isabel Marant, Bash, Maje, Sandro, Zadig & Voltaire, Sezane, and Anine Bing along with globally renowned Maisons such as Hermès, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Chloé and Valentino.
La Suite also offers a selection of new French brands that are ethically and eco-responsibly made, all these can be found in their Parisian-styled boutique located in Home & Soul.
La Suite, Shop online HERE, Home & Soul Umm Suqeim 1 – Al Wasl road (between Umm al Sheif St and Al Manara St), Open 7 days a week
Reems Closet
Reems Closet is the GOAT when it comes to luxury pre-loved fashion, the first high end consignment store in Dubai, Reems Closet gives major luxe label FOMO and walking into the store is like walking into Carrie Bradshaw’s closet. From rare handbags to last season’s Chanel sneakers, Reems Closet has it all when it comes to luxury labels that have been gently worn.
Reems Closet, Shop online HERE, Located at Jumeirah Plaza and Pop-Up boutique at La Brocante
