We Singaporeans are indeed in love with shopping especially when that piece of clothing or home décor low priced. However, the miserable truth is that these low costing items are a product of fast fashion and mass production, both of which are big contributors to environmental harm and climate change.
How can you combat climate change, look good, and secure the best deals when shopping?
By Thrifting.
Thrift stores allow you to go through a wide collection of often pre-loved name brand items with a rather affordable price tag. Furthermore, 90’s fashion gaining more traction, thrifting is a good way to obtain actual pieces from the time while minimizing your carbon footprint. Here is our collection of true thrift stores to look out for.
New2U
A well-known spot for LASALLE art students given the proximity to the institution. The establishment is located at Waterloo street and ran by volunteers from the Singapore Council for Women’s Organizations. The best time to visit is during the monthly weekend half-price sales, its where you can get the freshest pieces of clothing while not breaking the bank. You will be doing a solid for both a neighbor in need and planet earth as all proceeds go to the Star Shelter, supporting victims of domestic violence.
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 2.30pm (Mon – Fri)
New2U: 96 Waterloo St, Singapore 187967
Something Old Something New (SOSN)
SOSN is a thrift store that not only supplies us consumers with preloved items but also a platform that serves to train and equip people recovering from metal health issues with retail skills to boost their chance at employability. With multiple outlets around Singapore, the one at Farrer park is the biggest boasting not only clothing but furniture and house décor as well.
Something Old Something New has outlets all over Singapore. See details here.
Refash
With a similar vibe to well known label such as The Editors Market, Refash is the place to be to fulfil your Instagram’s #OOTD needs while supporting sustainable fashion. They only carry name brands allowing you to cop pieces from Love Bonito, Zalora and more for the low. They even allow you to exchange your own preloved clothing there for instore credit and cash!
Shop Refash online here or see details on their outlets here.
With this carefully collated list, get out there and start thrifting!
