Can I buy vintage clothes on Taobao? What should I pay attention to when buying vintage clothes?

In recent years, the style of vintage clothing has become popular in China, and more and more people have begun to appreciate this unique piece, visiting many stores just to find a piece of clothing they like. However, the vintage clothing market is full of mixed goods, so how can we avoid stepping on thunder?

Generally, they are packaged clothes smuggled from Guangdong and Hong Kong. You can take them away without opening them. They are only a few yuan a bag. This is the case with wholesale vintage clothes on Taobao. Some of them are opened and selected by yourself. The price is higher. It is really a huge profit! Taobao stores usually say that the store owner carefully selects, then washes, dries and takes pictures. The store owner may not go to the source of goods in person to pick up the goods. There are people who specialize in this. The store owner may be the second or third hand, and each time it is handled, the price will inevitably increase. I asked the store owner, "I also want to buy vintage clothes. Is there any reliable way? The ones in your store are not bad..." The store owner always answered, "There are special buyers." The store owner is either the third hand, knowing but not revealing, or not knowing, or the second hand to avoid the fact and say that it was bought by the buyer.

Most of the vintage clothes on Taobao are not real vintage clothes. They are second-hand clothes smuggled from unknown sources. The ones sold on Taobao are good-looking and have new washing labels, and they are snapped up as soon as they are put on the shelves. The micro-businesses on VX have seized the "business opportunity" even more. The invoice circle says what time it will be updated. The first person to reply must pay immediately or it will be the second person's turn. I added many people, but I may not be able to grab it even if I wait. It is sold in a few seconds. There is no preview in advance, and there is no time to think, no time to check the size and details. In order to grab what you like, you place an order blindly, and naturally you cannot return or exchange it. In addition, with the mentality of grabbing and the sense of novelty, you will always beautify the real thing at first glance, which has become a way for micro-businesses to make a fortune.

First of all, vintage clothes are often mixed with men's and women's clothing. Sometimes you think the size and other things are suitable, but it may be a women's clothing, which will look strange on the body. I have bought it myself, so I suggest asking the customer service before paying.

Secondly, some vintage clothes will have sizes such as S, M, L, etc. You should pay attention to this. If the brand still exists, go to the official website to see if the size of similar products is suitable.

In addition, vintage clothing often has some special designs, such as particularly large and long sleeves, and particularly loose chests, so you should pay attention to this.

Fourthly, regarding the size issue, generally speaking, you can choose one size smaller than the clothes you usually buy, otherwise it is better to consult customer service.

Fifth, when buying vintage clothes, you should have the mentality of just having fun, because most stores do not accept returns, but once you buy a suitable one, you will like it very much.

Sixth, regarding quality issues, most vintage clothes are relatively new, and the store will mark any problems, so don’t worry about that.

Authentic vintage clothing is new clothing that is hard to find nowadays and is not second-hand clothing that has been worn by others. Vintage clothing generally has a history of more than 30 years. To wear this kind of clothing in a fashionable way, you need to know how to match it.

Designers of retro vintage clothing add modern elements to vintage clothing, washing away the "earthy" taste while bringing out the classic side of vintage clothing. In recent years, the international fashion industry has been blowing retro style. Locally, vintage clothing has gone from being unpopular to having a specific consumer group - the vintage clothing tribe. Aged between 18 and 40, there are students, lawyers, doctors, wives, etc. What they have in common is that they are obsessed with vintage clothing and want to be different. They use the uniqueness of vintage clothing to show their own personality and ideas.

Vintage clothing is second-hand, but not all second-hand clothing can be called "vintage", it must be at least 30 years old. Generally, vintage clothing stores mainly sell clothing from the 1950s to the early 1980s.

Not all vintage clothes look "old". In fact, many designs can stand the test of time. If you match them with contemporary aesthetics, or if you cut old clothes into modern styles, they can still look modern and suitable for wearing on the street.

1. Have brand logo, trademark, etc.

Even if it's not a big brand, at least it doesn't look like a perfunctory trademark.

2 Origin

If possible, you can pay attention to the age of the product (it is not easy, you can ask the store owner, or judge by observing the style. Generally, the vintage products available on the market are those after 1950), and then compare the age and origin of the product to determine whether it is reasonable, and thus infer whether the trademark is true. To give an inappropriate example, if the style before the 1970s is made in China, it will be suspicious.

3. Quality

You can only understand the quality after you get the clothes, so if you are not shopping in a vintage shop but shopping online, it is best to choose one or two pieces of clothing from the store first. After you get them, you can judge whether the quality is up to standard. If so, you can pay more attention to this store in the future.

4. Search for packages

About Bag Hunting Since I have bought one or two vintage LV and GUCCI, let me talk about bag hunting. The source is usually Japan, and the design of the bag is in line with the brand's tradition. Some models are even still on sale. Brand new ones are not trustworthy. If they are brand new, why would they sell them to you at a low price? The cheap ones are second-hand or outlet. They are not worn and have no problems such as aging of the leather color. They look like old bags. If someone sells a second-hand bag because they don't want it after buying a brand new bag, the price will not be much different from that of the counter. Fixed one or two shopping agents. After all, only a small number of people buy vintage bags, so there are not many people who do this. Find one or two, add WeChat, check their past records, ask them about customs records, and ask for more expensive goods to be shipped directly from Japan, and basically there will be no problem. Buying vintage is out of love. If you do it to save money, you may end up buying a lot of junk before you find a treasure, and you will actually spend a lot of money. At the same time, this process takes more time and energy than ordinary shopping, and it is not worth it to save money. If you like it enough and have the conditions, you may get more rewards by shopping in foreign markets than in China.