6 Best thrift stores to shop from to be more sustainable

For an idea that was pretty much rare and unheard of a few years ago, today, thrift-store shopping is thriving and how. With the social media boom, digital economy, (very real) climate change concerns and choices of conscious living, you can now find yourself a thrift store across social media platforms, at pop-ups stalls in a flea market and in the nooks and corners of your city. Besides being front-runners of sustainable fashion, in their selling of second-hand clothes and reduction of waste, thrift stores offer a whole new world for fashion aficionados to buy, sell and curate one-of-a-kind looks and outfits. The bonus, is definitely the experience of thrifting—unexpectedly finding the perfect pair of trousers and trying on the cutest outfits at lower prices. Here’s your cue to get some last minute, end-of-the-year thrifting done, and continue the trend into the New Year! 

Lulu Thrift 

This Manipur-based thrift store is everything aesthetic and adorable—with dresses available for every occasion from a Friday night on the town to a Sunday brunch. They have even curated a winter/fall-inspired guide for the season and a list of styles including available skirts and trousers that you can buy. They ship pan India, every Monday. 

Curated Findings 

Shipping all over India, Curated Findings is your one-stop-shop for everything minimal, earthy and simple. From beautiful Christmas-themed knits to velvet dress and overcoats, we love their sense of style. Find their Instagram to be a quirky and cool mix of stories of ‘Thrifty humans,’ opinions on fast fashion, style guides and more. 

Dico.Very.Culture 

If you’re a fan of the 80’s bootleg pants and groovy, colourful patterns then Disco.Very.Culture is just for you. With zebra-print coats, the snazziest jackets you’ve ever seen, and warm and cosy sweaters, there’s much to choose from. Disco.Very.Culture strives to create a fashion space inclusive to all, across the gender spectrum and even host pop-ups, and dance parties on a regular basis. 

Luu Liu 

Curated and established by Jang Pamei and Celia, Luu Liu has some chic and classy ensembles including black silhouette dresses, corset tops, elegant jackets and coats and co-ord skirt and top sets. A sneak-peek at their virtual platform leaves you with a desire to feel confident, bold and beautiful in all their outfits and styles. 

Panda Picked 

“Some pretty clothes to light up your closet and mood” is what the Panda Picked store has to offer us, and we absolutely love it. Giving the most homely and warm vibe, the store has a few dozen collection of cute sweaters, mini bags, boots and accessories that you can mix, match and pair to create the perfect outfit for your next date night! 

Bombay Closet Cleanse 

If you really want to go all out and experience the thrill of thrifting in real life, head over to Waterfield road in Bandra west to the ‘Bombay Closet Cleanse’ where you can spend the day selling, buying or swapping clothes. Take your pick from block-print kurtas, shirts, varsity jackets and more. And what’s more, is that all the profits made from the sales are donated to a charitable cause. Need we say more?