{"id":45562,"date":"2022-11-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?p=45562"},"modified":"2022-11-17T11:28:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T11:28:52","slug":"vintage-paris-the-best-consignment-shops-for-the-fashionista-on-your-christmas-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/culture-lifestyle-en-gb\/activities-en-gb\/vintage-paris-the-best-consignment-shops-for-the-fashionista-on-your-christmas-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Paris The Best Consignment Shops for the Fashionista on Your Christmas List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nice cozy trip to the romantic capital of France right before the holidays can only get you into the spirit of Christmas. The snow falls over the Christmas Markets, warm cr\u00eape stands abound, and the Champs Elys\u00e9es is lit up in spectacular fashion. Paris offers its most magical side during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paris<\/a> and shopping go hand in hand and Christmas is the ideal time to browse window displays and maybe even bring back a gift or two for that special someone on your list. Paris<\/a> is one of the world capitals of fashion, so it\u2019s the perfect place to pick up some treasures for the fashionista in your life. But that doesn\u2019t mean you hit the fast fashion shops or even the hottest boutique. Fast fashion and even new fashion are some of the biggest offenders when it comes to climate change, waste and conspicuous consumption. We\u2019ve all learned to be more environmentally conscious in the past few years so it\u2019s only fitting that we rethink our need for consumer goods. Consignment stores and vintage shops offer a great alternative to fast fashion shopping and overconsumption. You can find gently used designer clothing in shops around the world but Paris is the epicenter of great used designer goods thanks to brands such as Balmain, Givenchy, and Chanel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy clients often ask me to incorporate vintage clothing into their shopping sessions,\u201d says Candice Pinti, a Parisian stylist who started out in 2009 and is now based in Berlin<\/a>. Pinti got her start at an image consulting agency, then evolved in various services at the brands Zadig & Voltaire and Scotch and Soda in Berlin. She launched her own personal shopping service in 2018 and since then she has been working with international clients, offering them a tailor-made service. \u201cOur consumption of clothing is damaging our planet and more and more of us are changing our buying habits and moving towards a more responsible consumption. Buying second-hand items is not only a way to save money but it is a habit that helps our planet and is part of the solution\u201d Pinti declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past few years, the industry has seen a surge in vintage shopping, with apps such as Vinted, Poshmark or Vestiaire Collective being favored over high-street stores. These apps offer the possibility for people to clean their wardrobes while giving others the chance to wear designer clothes at affordable prices. And, since we\u2019re all trying to do our part for the environment, reusing clothes and other accessories is definitely giving our planet a break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pinti herself loves vintage shopping, and knows the best consignment shops and vintage designer clothing stores in Paris. \u201cIt is first and foremost a collector\u2019s delight. For me, any second-hand object or garment is something unique and I love the idea that it has crossed an era. Wearing a vintage old garment is also wearing the history that goes with it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve shown you the best charity shops in the U.K.<\/a>, now is the time to check out the best consignment and designer vintage shops in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n

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