Saint-Remy-de-Provence – Who does not know this: The holiday is just around the corner and you are not prepared at all. Either you sat in the office until the last minute, or the chic clothes by Zimmermann and Ganni were still too expensive even in the sale – unfortunately, because they are extremely popular in southern places.
It’s a little easier for men, the classic summer look can be created quickly: chino shorts from Ralph Lauren, along with the Lacoste polo shirts that you can’t break, and swim shorts for the cool water, preferably from Vilebrequin or Orlebar Brown.
Now let’s not paint the devil on the wall and imagine you still have a little time to buy your holiday wardrobe. Vinted is spoiled for choice for this. Even for little money, there are heaps of offers on the second-hand platform for well-preserved men’s clothing, i.e. well-kept basics such as the aforementioned polo shirts by tennis genius René Lacoste. If you surf a bit further, you will also find unworn sneakers from Nike or Adidas. Also, if you’re lucky, the ones you missed buying when they were fresh out. Add comfortable Birkenstock sandals from your own closet (the classic from Amalfi to Marbella) and the holiday look is complete.
Hits of the season: flowers and embroidery
The ladies who want to show their feminine side during this year’s holiday and are looking for hippie or bohemian dresses can currently use cheaper brands as well as top designers. The French platform Modz offers closeouts and special offers from well-known brands. Valérie Khalfon dresses are available here at affordable prices, the brand is known for its brightly colored hippie style and intricate embroidery. However, you can only find your way around the site if you know French.
If you want to buy more expensive brands and have a little time to search, the all-rounder Vestiaire Collective offers a large selection of vintage clothing – from Isabel Marant to Zimmermann. The unworn Eres swimsuit can also be found here at significantly better conditions than the original price. If you also want to afford an eye-catcher, you should definitely look for a Provence market basket from Céline or Loewe, because they are also very popular this year.
For more advanced vintage fans who also like to dig deeper, I recommend 1stdips or the exclusive vintage section at Farfetch. In the shops you will find, for example, original folklore dresses by Yves Saint Laurent and Rive Gauche or graphic Pucci dresses and bohemian dresses by London designer Ossie Clark. It is often surprising how quickly items from the high-priced designer segment in particular that are hardly a season old are resold. Maybe these are all bad buys or the piece was a size too small? We vintage fans are definitely happy: With sustainable vintage fashion, holidays are twice as much fun – and the holiday budget is also spared.