Why stop at Christmas? Our Fashion Editors have curated a wishlist of stunning pre-loved finds that you’ll cherish long after the festive season. From vintage designer pieces to one-of-a-kind accessories, pre-loved isn’t just a more sustainable option—it’s also more thoughtful and just as stylish. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, this edit is proof that second-hand is anyting but second-best.
We’re not the only ones embracing pre-loved gifting this year. “Second-hand gifting is having its moment and it’s here to stay, with 63% of Gen Z saying they’d love to receive a second-hand gift this Christmas,” confirms Amy Bannerman, eBay’s Pre-Loved Style Director. “At Christmas, there’s nothing more exciting than unwrapping a truly unique, one-of-a-kind gift—which is why I love the challenge of finding something special for others… From a vintage cashmere coat to a covetable designer handbag.”
And if that doesn’t convince you, look to the endless A-list talent embracing vintage throughout 2024, both on and off the red carpet. Vintage Cavalli has been a go-to following the designer’s passing in April. Tyla wore an archive tiger-print Roberto Cavalli dress to this year’s MTV EMAs, mirroring an outfit Aaliyah wore to the MTV VMAs in the 2000s. Bella Hadid has also been spotted several times styling up a vintage Roberto Cavalli spring/summer 2002 brown corset. And of course, Rihanna, whose enviable archive of vintage fashion and accessories has set the standard for red carpet style. Her recent appearance at the Fashion Awards in a vintage Christian Lacroix masterpiece cemented her reign as the ultimate style icon for vintage pieces, leaving us all— in true Rihanna fashion —gasping for more.
See our edit of pre-loved picks below…
Londie’s Picks
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a pre-loved-first kind of girl, so naturally, it’s my first stop for gifting—myself included. Instead of getting distracted by single-wear pieces at this time of year, I focus on clothing that has lasting value. Whether you’re shopping for loved ones or yourself, revisit wishlist items you can’t get out of your mind and hunt them down on pre-loved sites like eBay, Vinted, or HEWI, at a fraction of the price. I’m currently after vintage Chanel pumps to pair with cargo trousers or noughties denim, a hint of leopard to add to looks, and anything 90s Prada, which has never ever let me down.
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