Vinted gives us a second chance at high street X designer collabs.
Here are my most-searched.
In my top three reasons for loving Vinted I’d include shopping past high-street and designer collaborations.
Getting a designer piece for a high street price does something to my brain chemistry. I suppose that's the point. These collaborations couple hype with scarcity for maximum must-buy impact. So much so that I’ve found myself queuing down the high street in the pouring rain with my phone open, trying to grab ANYTHING online while waiting patiently to get inside the shop. Alongside hundreds of others.
I’ve missed out on some greats over the years, often because my early 20’s budget wouldn’t stretch very far. But here I am now, with a salary and unprecedented access to these coveted pieces - through Vinted.
Secondhand High Street X Designer must be trending. King of the collabs H&M has this week (October 24th-31st) released an archive of pre-loved pieces from their most iconic partnerships.
But let’s not relive the mistakes of the past. Instead of lining up to battle for the last Balmain, just add some of these searches to your Vinted rotation.
I recently bought a dress from this collection and I think enough time has passed that no one would recognise it. Christopher Kane has only become a stronger brand name over the years, and it's a cool way to own a little bit of history. I also still really love the alligator vest dress.
I still have a lot of my OG Kate Moss for Topshop clothes and I do still wear them. I’ve got a beach dress that’s been around the world a few times. Lots to choose from here and some absolutely ICONIC show-stopping pieces. KM x TS also often sells at a premium on Vinted so if you have some you are holding on to it can be pretty valuable.
Launching in 2018, the Ashish collection is the ultimate party-season collaboration. I have big plans to wear the red sequin catsuit one day, and everyone will tell me how amazing I look.
Alexa Chung, in general, is a good Vinted search. The brand has fallen into obscurity a little, but the ‘insufferable female lead of an indie film’ vibe it gives off lives on. There is nothing else like the 60’s style dress out there, short of finding something in a vintage shop. A treasured member of my permanent wardrobe collection.
I have almost every item from this collection and I’ve worn them all every year. Core part of my winter aesthetic. I can’t believe we were ever so blessed. I waited outside in the cold the day it launched and the velvet ruffle dress I have is the one from the window that day. The shop assistant working the door was announcing what had sold out as they let people in, and as she said that one I immediately panicked and said CAN I HAVE THAT ONE?! I had to pick it up the next day, but she will live with me forever.
Are you kidding me? LOOK at this collection, it is so much fun. I actually have a Studio 54 inspired party to attend soon. Please no one buy the size 12 holographic jumpsuit, I need it I’m afraid.
Ok ok, this collection has just hit stores. BUT the Vinted search is already thriving. One to keep in mind for the future or to grab a slight discount.
Top tip: Check out these collections as they were initially presented first. Look at old fashion magazine articles so you can get the vision. Often on Vinted the photos don’t really do it justice. You will get some great inspiration for styling too.
What have been your favourite collaborations? Let me know in the comments!