Why You Should Be Buying Second Hand Designer Clothes

With New Year around the corner, it’s that time of year to come up with your resolutions. Lose weight, stop smoking or quit ‘insert bad habit here’. We’re always eager to rid ourselves of our undesirable habits! With people becoming more and more conscious about what they are buying and how our actions affect the planet we live on, it makes sense for us to try and make a difference in how we live and becoming conscientious consumers. The fashion industry, in particular, is rife with ethical issues. With 2018 seeing Burberry make the news for burning stock worth £28 million, and fast fashion having a strong hold over the market, we all need to be more conscious about where we spend our hard-earned cash. So, for 2019, why not consider buying only vintage or second-hand clothes?

Here are 5 reasons why you should look to add second-hand clothes to your wardrobe:

1. Second-Hand Designer Clothes are Affordable!

Have you always wanted a Ralph Lauren shirt, Hugo Boss suit or Calvin Klein dress but can’t afford it? Shopping second hand allows you to buy the designer brands that you’ve always desired without breaking the bank. There is an abundance of second-hand designer clothes that are still in fashion - from different eras to different styles, there is always something out there for you and it can be yours for a great price!

2. Add More Meaning To Your Purchase

Finding a bargain can add an air of significance to your purchase. There’s a certain amount of happiness and pride that come with telling people how much you’ve saved on your latest hot purchase by going second-hand and with a wide variety of clothes for you to search through, finding the perfect item will be even more rewarding!

3. Second Hand Clothes Are Quality

Second-hand designer clothes, while having a little character, still guarantee the excellent quality you come to expect of your favourite brands. They have been worn and preloved by their previous owners through many seasons and, here at Messina Hembry, we quality check all pieces of clothing and include their condition in the product listing.

4. Green Way of Spending

Buying vintage clothing is a great way of tackling the waste and pollution that the fashion industry produces, which is second only to oil in terms of the amount created. Buying second hand or vintage clothes also saves them from the landfill and gives that piece of clothing a new lease of life.

5. An Ever-Growing and Changing Range

At Messina Hembry, we are constantly receiving new stock and upload hundreds of products daily. If you couldn’t find what you were looking for yesterday, it might be there today or tomorrow or you might see something even better!

Don’t miss out on buying new clothes this New Year. You can dress well yet make a difference to the planet and your pocket by going vintage and second hand. Shop the brands you know and love at cheaper prices here at Messina Hembry - check out our brands page to find your next loved item. Happy hunting!