To buy brand-new or preloved luxury? That is now the question.
Eco-conscious millennials are leveraging generation-enduring quality from designers like Gucci, Loewe, Chanel and Prada, and staying ahead of the fashion game by looking back to timeless classics.
From ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, handbags, watches and jewellery, find the most exclusive e-commerce platforms and opulent ateliers for preloved luxury in Hong Kong and Singapore.
1. Hula, Hong Kong
Hula started life in 2017 as a virtual boutique, servicing tech-savvy fashionistas looking for designers such as Burberry, Celine, Chloé, Fendi, Saint Laurent and Valentino.
Their high standards and carefully curated, in-house authenticated designer clothing and accessories – sourced from a community of diehard fashionistas and industry insiders – saw the platform skyrocket in popularity.
Now you can visit their bricks-and-mortar locations in Hong Kong, including the Hula warehouse where you can spend hours browsing through thousands of unique pieces. Alternatively, visit their boutique in the city’s heart and enjoy their highly curated edit.
Shop C, G/F, 56-58 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2544 1211. Monday-Friday: 11am-7pm, weekends and public holidays: noon-6pm.
2. HuntStreet, Singapore
Launched in 2015, HuntStreet is the brainchild of founders Janice Winata and Sabrina Joseph. It was their desire to be able to rehome neglected or underused luxury items in their wardrobe and, in doing so, embrace a more sustainable fashion lifestyle. Hence, the idea of introducing a platform where fashion lovers can buy and sell pre-owned luxury.
Apart from carrying a wide range of both men’s and women’s preloved luxury ready-to-wear clothes, accessories, shoes and bags, HuntStreet also carries preloved baby and children’s clothes, including items from Balenciaga, Hermès and Gucci.
All items bought from HuntStreet go through a quality control process by their team of in-house experts and are aided by high-end authentication technology.
If you enjoy virtual browsing, shop directly from their e-commerce website or else get a hands-on experience by booking a 45-minute private appointment at their conveniently located central Singapore showroom where you can gaze upon the luxury items IRL.
HuntStreet, #04-10, 201 Henderson Road, 159545, Singapore, (+65) 9299 8806. Monday-Saturday: 11am-5pm.
3. Lovintage, Hong Kong
If the Devil wears Prada, then heaven is decked out in Chanel.
So say Lovintage, the go-to boutique in Hong Kong to find luxury preloved handbags, from the ever-iconic and indelible Chanel.
Whether it’s rare or vintage Chanel, or a quilted and monogrammed bag in a hard-to-find colour, you will find it at Lovintage.
Originally established in Tokyo in 2014, Lovintage’s in-house appraisers follow a strict authentication process to ensure it keeps its promise to only sell authentic preloved Chanel.
1/F, Jaffe Building, 518 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 5501 5075. Daily: noon-9pm.
4. Née Vintage, Singapore
Located in the heart of Chinatown in a stunning three-storey boutique, Née Vintage carries luxury preloved and vintage handbags, accessories including watches and necklaces, ready-to-wear and even homeware.
The interiors are heavily inspired by European boutiques, meaning the bags aren’t hidden behind a glass display but instead line the walls, inviting you to touch and try on the pieces.
Be sure to take a whirl around the second floor where the whole floor is dedicated to vintage Chanel pieces, with such gems as vintage clip-on earrings, rare one-of-a-kind brooches, ready-to-wear pieces, accessories and of course, designer bags.
Luxury brands stocked in the store include Hermès, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, as well as a wide range of hard-to-find preloved Dior Saddle bags and the iconic Fendi Baguettes.
230 South Bridge Road, Singapore, (+65) 8883 4230. Tuesday-Saturday: noon-7pm.
5. Luxford, Hong Kong
Luxford offers the pinnacle of high-end preloved items for discerning men and women when it comes to timeless branded fashion pieces.
Originally named 2hand, the Hong Kong-based bespoke boutique has a small physical location with access by appointment only, carrying a select range of designer goods for those with a love of exclusive pieces, helping to reduce its carbon footprint.
While they ship worldwide, you can also collect your items from their store after purchasing them online.
Men can find accessories, bags, denim and shoes at the click of a button with stand-out items including Christian Dior vintage silk ties, and a large range of preloved Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada suits.
Other must-have pieces include Moncler puffer jackets and vintage Chanel tweed jackets.
Unit 518, Building 19W, No. 19 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, 9601 3465. By appointment only.
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