Where To Find Milan's Best Sustainable and Second-Hand Fashion

  • Linda Massi

A spending spree in Italian fashion capital doesn’t have to hurt the environment or your budget – these are the best second-hand and sustainable fashion shops in Milan to buy clothing to suit every wallet and wardrobe, from vintage high-end fashion to thrift store gems.

“According to experts, the fashion industry is the second most polluting in the world,” says Maurizio Mazzanti. “We need to practise conscious buying if we want to be sustainable.” With this aim, he founded Reborn Ideas, a marketplace focussed on shining a light on upcycled and sustainable fashion brands. Along with European Design Institute lecturer Lucrezia Grassi, and Milan’s best sustainable and vintage store owners, he recommends the best independent, ethical and second-hand stores in Milan. Here’s where to go if you want to leave the city with wearable souvenirs that are as good for the planet as they look on you.

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