10 thrift stores in Singapore selling the chicest fashion items: shop sustainably for luxury brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada at Style Tribute, or stylish streetwear at Function Five

Sep 6 , 2023

Thrift shopping is one of the hottest new trends in fashion. Photo: @styletribute/Instagram

Singapore loves thrift stores, and there’s plenty to choose from in the Lion City – from The Barn @ Katong, a fashion recycling advocate, to The Fashion Pulpit, where you can swap clothes

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Singapore has become a haven for thrift shopping in recent years. From vintage clothes and second-hand accessories, to preloved luxury items, thrift stores provide a sustainable and affordable alternative to fast fashion.

Here are the best thrift shops in the city right now.

1. The Barn @ Katong

The Barn @ Katong is a popular thrift store in Singapore. Photo: @thebarn.ccs/Instagram

The Barn @ Katong is more than just a thrift store – it’s a fashion recycling advocate. Selling second-hand clothing, accessories and homeware, this store turns your purchases into charitable contributions. Shopping while supporting social welfare initiatives? Now that’s retail therapy!

2. Function Five Thrift Shop

Function Five Thrift Shop is where affordability meets streetwear. With prices ranging from US$3.6 (SG$5 to SG$25), you can snag stylish pieces without breaking the bank – and it even boasts occasional freebies.

3. The Fashion Pulpit

The Fashion Pulpit in Singapore. Photo: @thefashionpulpit/Instagram

At The Fashion Pulpit, swapping is the new shopping. Trade in your unwanted pieces for some preloved treasures. Whether you’re buying or swapping, you’ll find both high street and designer pieces at prices that won’t leave your wallet weeping.