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In case you missed the memo: second-hand is chic now. It’s more affordable, much more sustainable and you’re far more likely to find something unique to you (no one wants to be caught wearing the same as everyone else).
If you’re a seasoned second-hand shopper, you’ll know that clothes-selling app Vinted is at the forefront of the pre-worn revolution. And at the end of this month, it’s bringing its first ever second-hand luxury pop-up to west London.
House of Vinted opens its doors at The Adria in South Kensington on Saturday, March 22. It’ll feature curated wardrobes from prominent fashion people like Susie Lau, Victoria Magrath, Simran Randhawa, Giulia Valentina and Keiona Revlon. Arranged according to different themes (‘Art Deco Déjà Vu’, ‘Modern Eclectic’s Encore’, ‘Cottagecore Comeback’) the display includes items from the likes of The Row, Prada, Gucci, Maison Margiela and Jacquemus.
Visitors to the house will be able to partake in various workshops, such as leather embossing, and chat to a professional stylist for some bespoke fashion-y tips and tricks. There will also be a café on-site serving cold-pressed juices and snacks to keep guests going.
You’ll only be able to attend the event if you’re a Vinted member and have received an invitation to register via email (keep an eye out!). If you don’t get an invitation, don’t worry – everyone else will have an opportunity to buy the pieces from House of Vinted’s collection on the app from March 25.
Emma Sullivan, the company’s creative director, said: ‘The House of Vinted is not just a unique opportunity to browse luxury pieces; it's a celebration of the stories behind pre-loved luxury fashion. By making luxury accessible and affordable, Vinted invites guests to discover the timeless beauty of lived-in luxury, encouraging them to rewrite their own fashion stories with these cherished items.
‘Everything about the House of Vinted is designed to make guests look and feel ‘new again’. From rediscovering iconic items from epochs-past, to bringing back trends from decades ago; from taking a moment to chill and revitalise at the Vinted café, to refreshing your style with hot tips from your luxury creators.’
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