RTL Today – Thrifted treasures: your ultimate guide to second-hand shopping in Luxembourg

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to thrift shopping in Luxembourg City (we’ll be heading to other thrift stores in other cities soon, we promise). This guide explains what each store is about and concludes with a handy ‘treasure map’ that shows you exactly where to go! Ready, set and GO BARGAIN HUNT!

Categories:
1) Do you have women’s, men’s and/or children’s items?
2) What is your product focus?
3) What is your price range (€ to €€)
4) Do you offer resale?

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The vous à elles

If you are looking for high-quality women’s fashion and accessories, De vous à elles is the right place for you. The company recently changed management and specializes in curated vintage couture, luxury trendy brands and bag repair and rental. Brands range from Victoria Beckham to Gucci, Givenchy or Dior.

For: Women
Focus: Luxury fashion, vintage couture, handbag repair
Price range: €€
Resale: No
Website/social: https://www.instagram.com/handbag_expert/

First and second hand concept store

First & Second hand concept store has been located at the Belair location for 10 years and has contributed to building the tradition of second-hand clothing in Luxembourg. They offer high quality fashion clothing, bags, jewelry, shoes, accessories and perfumes for women at all prices ranging from €10 to €10,000. They want to ensure that beautiful vintage clothing does not remain in the closet and has the chance to live a new life by being worn and recycled in society.

They also invite customers to resell items by offering them a commission rate that can be anywhere between 50% and 70% when their clean and almost new-looking items are sold in the store. You will find brands such as Sandro, Kooples, Max Mara, Chanel and more.

For: Women and men
Focus: High-end brands for women
Price range: €€-€€€€
Resale: Yes! Items are offered for 3 months and you get a commission for what is sold
Website/social: https://www.first-second.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/firstandsecondhandconceptlux/

Fomeaux

Here is a second-hand shop aimed at Luxembourg’s younger audience. This pop-up right in the city center specializes in 90s and Y2K looks from all over Europe. Here you will find sportswear, streetwear and some designer items. You can expect every T-shirt, sweater, vintage jeans, jersey and racing jacket to be carefully hand-picked for the right amount of cool.

For: Men, women and unisex
Focus: Sportswear and streetwear from the 90s and 2000s
Price range: €€
Resale: No
Website/social: https://www.instagram.com/fomeaux/

Lena second hand

Located in Limpertsberg, this consignment store buys second-hand and new-looking items to resell to their customers. They sell low to high luxury items where the quality of each piece is central. They offer designer brands such as Karl Lagerfeld, Louis Vuitton, Geox and Celine.

For: Women
Focus: Designer brands
Price range: €€
Resale: Yes! View their terms and conditions online
Website/social: https://lena.lu/conditions/ and https://www.instagram.com/lena_second_hand_shop/

Let’z Refashion

Let’z Refashion by Caritas aims to do three things: 1) Promote fashion designers who up-cycle existing clothing 2) Teach skills such as sewing and mending so that consumers can transform the fashion they already own 3) Raise awareness about social conditions and environmental issues behind the world of fast fashion. Learn more about their events via their Instagram.

Although they host many workshops every Friday evening and even repair cafes so people can learn more about sustainable fashion, they also have a thrift store! They recognize that frugality helps reduce waste and reduce the carbon footprint, while throwing away items in your closet that are never used.

For: Women and men
Focus: Making fashion more sustainable through thrift and changing consumption habits
Price range: €
Resale: No, but they organize swap events!
Website/social: https://rethink.lu/letzrefashion.html and https://www.instagram.com/letzrefashion/

Luxury by Sam

This second-hand luxury store can only be reached by appointment! Hidden in the streets of the city center (next to Marina Rinaldi), ring the bell to access a showroom featuring major brands such as Hermes, Chanel, St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton and more at prices 40-70% market value. Stay up to date with their selections by checking out their Instagram.

For: Women and men
Focus: High-end fashion from this year or last year, bags, watches, jewelry, shoes and accessories
Price range: €€€ 40%-70% discount on market value
Resale: Yes, they buy current luxury items of the season, to be discussed via Instagram
Website/social: https://www.instagram.com/luxebysam/

Excuse me closet

Pardonmycloset focuses more on seasonal styles and items than on brands, and their range ranges from well-known brands such as Zara and H&M to more expensive items from, for example, Chanel, Hermes or Maje.

For: Women
Focus: Fashion that suits the season
Price range: €-€€€
Resale: Yes, with a 50-50 split once the item is sold. Pick up Tuesday to Thursday. Suitable for the season only and in good condition, with prices set by the store. Returned to owner or given to charity if not sold within two months.
Website/social: https://www.instagram.com/pardonmycloset/

Royal second hand

Royal Second Hand is conveniently located in the city center and sells and buys luxury items from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Coach, Miu Miu and Chanel. Customers can find a curated selection of clothing, scarves, shoes and jewelry at lower prices.

For: Women and men
Focus: Luxury goods
Price range: €€
Resale: Yes, to discuss personally
Website/social: https://www.instagram.com/royalsecondhandshop/

The vintage shop

The Vintage Store has a physical and online presence and can be visited in a corner of the Let’z Refashion store in the city center. It offers classic menswear pieces from the 1940s through the 1990s, ensuring that whatever fashion you can buy is curated for ‘tailor-made’ quality, comfort and nostalgia.

The store doesn’t focus on micro trends, but instead carries timeless collectibles like vintage Levi’s, military jackets and Ivy League college gear that can easily be paired with a comfortable T-shirt and sneakers. It aims to promote a circular economy while providing that effortless, cool vintage look.

For: Men and unisex
Focus: Classic ‘Made in the USA’ and Ivy League college menswear
Price range: €€
Resale: No
Website/social: https://www.instagram.com/the_vintage_store_luxembourg/

Weddings

Close to the train station, Trouvailles is exactly what you think of when you think of a thrift store. They offer second-hand clothing from brands such as Esprit, s.Oliver, Comma, Marc O’Polo, Street One and Hugo Boss at competitive prices of up to 90% off retail prices. They have clothing, shoes, bags, accessories and perfume for men, women and children.

For: Women, men and children
Focus: Everyday clothes and style for the whole family
Price range: €
Resale: Although they offer resale, they are not currently accepting items
Website/social: https://www.trouvailles.lu/

Treasure map