From vintage leather dealers to luxury consignment, Stockholm has got second hand shopping down to a science
There is nothing like the high that accompanies an exceptional second hand find. It’s that moment of magic when you happen upon a near-mint Dior saddlebag or a perfectly oversized melange knit Chloé cardigan (with matching scarf), as if it were placed there just for you. You are free to fantasise about the fantastical life the item has lived and daydream of its future in your wardrobe. Or, if you’re feeling less romantic, it’s the simple thrill of finding a luxury item at a remarkable price.
Stockholm is teeming with such rare sartorial treasures. Our Swedish obsession with living sustainably coupled with the propensity towards jealousy-inducing outfits is the perfect storm for great second hand shopping. Many well-dressed Swedes only shop second hand, creating, in effect, a singular, utopian closet in which items freely change hands. This behaviour is encouraged by consignment shops, who often give favourable commissions to sellers who use the cash to buy more second hand goods in-store.
Given the popularity of pillaging preloved goods, Stockholm offers endless shops at which to do so. Too many, in fact. Which is why we’ve handpicked our favourites. Happy hunting.