The Unexpected (+ Sustainable) Place To Shop Your Entire List
Give the gift of secondhand magic with Vestiaire Collective (plus an exclusive discount for readers!)
Today’s letter is sponsored by Vestiaire Collective.
This year, why not make gift giving easier on yourself and more special for your recipient in the process? There’s one site that melds the delight of curation and bliss of discovery in one place. That’s Vestiaire Collective.
You can think of it as an unnamed secondhand shopping site’s cooler, older sister back from her big job in the city for the holidays. She’s dressed in a Jil Sander coat to the floor and a worn-in Hermès Kelly with massive Celine sunnies on top of her head. She knows the best place for a lymphatic massage and who has the best weekday matinee movie deals.
In other words, it’s the kind of site you can trust. And as the resident big sister in preloved Celine sunnies, here are my top reasons for shopping secondhand this holiday season.
It’s sustainable.
Vestiaire Collective is a B Corp, which is very major in the world of fashion and sustainability. It might sound counterintuitive, but I love that my pieces from the site arrive sans superfluous packaging so I can create a recycled wrapping story for gifts on my own. Opting for something secondhand instead of brand new takes something that already exists and offers it a new life.
You’re giving a one-of-a-kind gift.
I like to think this might be the most overlooked quality of giving secondhand. Instead of something easily plucked off a shelf or added to cart, you’re offering a completely unique token of your affection. Maybe it’s a rare Chanel handbag. Or it could be a faded APC tee shirt your best friend lost in a hotel room ten years ago. Either way, there are stories that secondhand objects carry that brand new items never could.
Even if it’s a miss, it’s still a hit.
Let’s say it’s December 26. You’re back in your apartment, shoving your body weight against your dresser, trying to make that cashmere sweater your aunt insisted on giving you fit. No problem. Sell the sweater to Vestiaire Collective for cash to spend on something you’re excited to make space for in your closet. Vestiaire Collective pays out 72 hours after your item is delivered to the buyer.
Know your value(s).
Authenticity is major for Vestiaire Collective. And when you’re gifting high value items secondhand, it should be for you, too. Buy and sell with confidence, thanks to their unrivalled authentication expertise, 360° protection, trusted community, and official partners.
The joy of the hunt.
Settle into a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee and a list of holiday gifts. And pull up Vestiaire Collective. I love the jumble of tabs, the hope of a new search term, even the disappointment when I wait too long to make a move. It’s all a part of the process that makes secondhand shopping an activity worth writing an entire Substack about.
I’ve curated 25 pre-loved items on Vestiaire Collective under $500 ranging from jewelry, coats, and cashmere accessories. Want to sell your clothes on the site? Create a profile here.
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Give the gift of Elsa Peretti, ideal for the person in your life who religiously follows
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How about a truly charming Prada bag for under $1,000?
This simple Chloé dress ($100) is the kind of thing a fresh college grad could get a lot of use out of.
A bag charm from Tiffany for the NY Liberty lover in your life.
A chic little LV wallet for $100 that will stand the test of time.
I, for one, would be charmed to receive this very cute Marni basket bag.
For someone sick of dainty jewels—why not this vintage YSL necklace? It’s under $175.
Upgrade the dingy wallet he’s had since he got his driver’s license.
It’s commonly held that holiday hangovers are best served in Celine sunnies.
A slice of Missoni delight in the depths of winter. A pretty good deal at $100.
Your mom would be thrilled to unwrap a little Bottega crossbody. You’ll be thrilled it comes with the box for under $500.
Or maybe she’s more of a Speedy lover? This option’s still under $500.
I just adore this $100 cashmere scarf.
A silk scarf from Gucci that’s good enough to frame.
Another jewelry option for the bold. This is $75!
My little sister would freak over this Pucci bag.
Sort of obsessed with this play on the logo belt from Gucci.
Cool gift alert! This Julia Heuer turtleneck is $170.
One last wallet for their collection.
The following are ready to ship from Vestiaire Collective’s warehouse aka pre-authenticated and will arrive the fastest. Items in the Vestiaire Collective US warehouse are available to shop here.
Surprise and delight the Bode lover in your life—for $200!
Thanks to its silhouette, this Isabel Marant coat is a home run for $250.
Just in case the gift in question in your NYE outfit—try this Emilia Wickstead number.
Someone you love looking to get into watches? Get them started with this two-toned Gucci version for under $150.
The Blair Waldorf in your life will adore this Prada headband.
If practical presents aren’t your thing, might I suggest this Rosie Assoulin coat?
Tod’s long sleeve polo in a thin weave—my husband would happily receive this.
For under $250, this Burberry wool coat is a great find.
Make brave (and affordable) eyewear choices on their behalf.
An Hermès silk scarf for $200. It’s not in perfect condition, but all the better.
Or, for the same price, you could spoil them with Gucci leather gloves, complete with tiny bees on the wrists.
Thank you for reading Long Live. It means so much to me. You can shop my favs here, follow along on Instagram + Tiktok, and shop my Notion template. Get matched at EV Salon. And if you want to partner on a future Long Live, email evan@communite.co x
LOVE Vestiare! One of my proudest wardrobe outfits is from Vestiare and is the combination of an immaculate grey wool pleated pencil skirt and white silk sleeveless blouse with black silk tie, both Chanel and (with my tattoos) giving sexy punk librarian. It feels like owning true art, and being a part of fashion history. Love.
Such good picks but that Prada bag ❤️🤤