Thrifty treasures: Your ultimate guide to second hand shopping in Luxembourg (2024)

The supply and demand for second-hand clothing is currently experiencing a popularity like never before, as our colleagues from RTL Infos reported last week when they interviewed a number of store managers.

To help you navigate the options, we thought that we would compile the ultimate guide to thrift shopping in the city of Luxembourg (we'll branch out to other thrift stores in other cities soon, we promise). This guide breaks down what each store is all about and finishes off with a helpful 'treasure map' that shows you exactly where to go! Ready, set, and GO BARGAIN HUNT!

Categories:
1) Do you carry women's, men's, and/or children's items?
2) What is your product focus?
3) What's your price range (€ to €€€€)
4) Do you offer re-sale?

De vous à elles

If you're looking for high-end women's fashion and accessories, De vous à elles fits the bill. It has recently changed management, and it specialises in curated vintage couture, luxury trendy brands, and bag repair and renting. Brands go from Victoria Beckham to Gucci, Givenchy or Dior.

For: Women
Focus: High-end fashion, vintage couture, handbags repair
Price range:€€€
Re-sale:No
Website/social:https://www.instagram.com/handbag_expert/

First & Second hand concept store

Having been at its location in Belair for 10 years, First & Second hand concept store has helped build the tradition of second-hand clothing in Luxembourg. They offer high-end quality fashion clothing, bags, jewelry, shoes, accessories and perfumes for women at all prices spanning from €10 to €10,000.They want to make sure beautiful vintage clothing doesn't get stuck in a closet and has the chance to have another life being worn and recycled in society.

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

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

Fomeaux

Here's a second-hand store focused on the younger crowd of Luxembourg. This popup right in the middle of the city center specialises in 90's and Y2K looks sourced from all around Europe. Here you'll find sportswear, streetwear, and some designer items. You can expect each T-shirt, sweater, vintage jeans, jersey, and racing jacket to be carefully hand-picked for the right amount of coolness.

For: Men, women, and unisex
Focus: 90s and 2000s sportswear and streetwear
Price range: €€
Re-sale: No
Website/social:https://www.instagram.com/fomeaux/

Lena Second Hand

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

For: Women
Focus:Designer brands
Price range:€€€
Re-sale: Yes! See their conditions online
Website/social:https://lena.lu/conditions/andhttps://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 like sewing and mending so consumers can transform the fashion they already own 3) Raise awareness about social conditions and environmental issues behind the world of fast fashion. Learn about their events through their Instagram.

While they host lots of workshops and even repair cafes every Friday evening so people can learn more about sustainable fashion, they also have a thrift store! They recognize that thrifting helps reduce waste and lowers the carbon footprint while getting rid of items in your closet that never get used.

For:Women and men
Focus: Making fashion more sustainable through thrifting and changing consumption habits
Price range: €
Re-sale: No, but they host swap events!
Website/social:https://rethink.lu/letzrefashion.htmlandhttps://www.instagram.com/letzrefashion/

Luxe By Sam

This second-hand luxury store is available by appointment only! Hidden in the streets of the city center (next to Marina Rinaldi), ring the doorbell to get access to a showroom of big brands such as Hermes, Chanel, St. Laurent, Louis Vuitton and more at prices that are 40-70% market value. Stay up-to-date on their selections by looking through 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% off market value
Re-sale: Yes, they purchase current in season luxury items, to be discussed over Instagram
Website/social:https://www.instagram.com/luxebysam/

Pardonmycloset

Pardonmycloset focuses on seasonal styles and items rather than brands, and their offer runs the gamut from high street brands like Zara and H&M to higher-end items from the likes of Chanel, Hermes, or Maje.

For: Women
Focus:Season-appropriate fashion
Price range: €-€€€
Re-sale: Yes, with a 50-50 split once the item is sold. Drop-offs Tuesday-Thursday. Only season-appropriate and in good condition, with prices set by the shop. Returned to owner or given to charity if not sold in two months.
Website/social:https://www.instagram.com/pardonmycloset/

Royal Second Hand

Conveniently placed in the city center, Royal Second Hand sells and buys luxury items from brands like Louis Vuitton, Coach, Miu Miu and Chanel. Customers can find a curated selection of clothes, scarves, shoes and jewelry for cheaper prices.

For: Women and men
Focus: Luxury items
Price range: €€€
Re-sale: Yes, to be discussed in person
Website/social:https://www.instagram.com/royalsecondhandshop/

The Vintage Store

The Vintage Store has both a physical and online presence, and it can be visited in a corner of Let'z Refashion's shop in the city center. It provides classic menswear pieces from the 40's all the way to the 90's, making sure that whatever fashion you can buy is curated for "made-to-last" quality, comfort, and nostalgia.

The store doesn't focus on micro-trends but instead has timeless collectible pieces like vintage Levi's, military jackets, and Ivy League university gear that could be easily paired with a comfortable t-shirt and sneakers. It aims to promote a circular economy while also providing that effortless cool vintage look.

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

Trouvailles

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

For: Women, men and children
Focus: Everyday clothing and style for the whole family
Price range: €
Re-sale: While they do offer re-sale, they are currently not accepting items
Website/social:https://www.trouvailles.lu/

Treasure map