Japan Vintage and Second Hand Secrets EXPOSED! Why it's so DAMN GOOD

Japan Vintage and Second Hand Secrets EXPOSED! Why it's so DAMN GOOD | THELIST

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Ever wondered why Japan’s second-hand fashion scene is in a league of its own? In this video, we dive into the world of Japanese vintage and thrift culture, exploring how Japan takes pre-loved fashion to another level. From meticulously curated stores to high-quality clothing that feels brand new, Japanese second-hand fashion is an absolute treasure trove for fashion lovers. We’ll look at why sustainability, attention to detail, and a deep respect for fashion history make Japan’s resale market one of the best in the world. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or a thrifting newbie, this is why Japan’s second-hand fashion is so damn good.
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@John_Lofgren 2 ай бұрын

The guy on the left in the thumbnail is my employee Mr. Satodate 😎👍

@remixisthis 2 ай бұрын

Japanese people are WAY more intentional in their fashion. Americans go with trends and Japanese are cultural anthropologists creating magazines that dissect fashion trends. There are only a small number of places in the secondhand shops in the states that do that. Usually it's just a mish-mash of stuff and larger sized Carhartt jackets

@BeardedDante 2 ай бұрын

Great video! You should do a vlog/video of visiting all these second hand shops or show all the good ones in certain areas!

@StreetPhat 2 ай бұрын

I think he did one or two of those

@zancaredler 2 ай бұрын

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

@jenniferglaser1746 2 ай бұрын

Love this video❤ Reg, are you doing tours these days? I did one with you 5 years ago and it was so fun

@ArayaBiglari 2 ай бұрын

I live close to the Mexico border. I always go for luxrul , their quality is great. Some of them are made with leather and really hard to tell the difference from real or not. Either way, it’s your choice. No judgement from me

@akataa 2 ай бұрын

Curating second hand clothes is like staging a home. It's a necessity and it's ingenious! But, then again, the Japanese eye for perfection is why I love their style the most!

@donskidarko 2 ай бұрын

Currently, I’m lovin’ the Amekaji and City Boy aesthetics which have a lot going on with vintage wear. :)

@susanma4899 2 ай бұрын

Man, Second Street was my place. I was working in Japan last year and would go to Second Street at least once a week...and there were multiple locations I'd visit. I actually lived in Japan back in 2000-2006 and at that time I could not find any ladies' clothes. I'm 5'11" and wear size 14-16. But last year, thanks to the current oversized aesthetic, I found some really great stuff. Of course I'd shop the men's section as well. One thing they have in Japan that I love especially is men's bags. The design is more neutral, no obvious branding, no bling--just the way I like a bag to be.

@reshnel9540 2 ай бұрын

Another great video, keep doing what you’re doing 🙌

@DebShops-e3v 2 ай бұрын

On point vid like always. Luv Japanese second hand clothing. Was there in July and scored several designer ready to wear pieces from second hand shops. Pricing was fair but not cheap, condition of everything was Aplus. I have been loving Japanese second hand over Paris as of late. Keep the content coming!

@MolinaFarler 2 ай бұрын

For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.

@ale_0939 2 ай бұрын

Great video man! I've been in Japan this summer, and I've seen tons and tons of second hand shops. Most of them had great pieces and some rare gems, but I've also noticed shops with low quality, butchered and smelly garments.

@Triekki 2 ай бұрын

When I was there in the spring we saw so many amazing vintage pieces! I ended up only grabbing a pair of 90s Levi’s 550s that were in amazing condition with a beautiful faded colour. And they were only like 40 bucks! Simple and basic but I’m so happy with them.

@nicoleloo8001 2 ай бұрын

Also learned that they come to United States and they hit up a lot of their thrift stores and also stores like Buffalo exchange, etc. to get their stuff

@DallyFaut 2 ай бұрын

En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.

@clobberonline6812 2 ай бұрын

They know their onions when it comes to vintage !!!

@newyorkvisionary 2 ай бұрын

I live in NYC but would kill to thrift in Japan 😭. Hopefully next year. In the meantime I just thrifted a TNF Junya jacket from Ebay for a crazy low price

@hathor2 Ай бұрын

i'm ok to pay the premium specially for a design that's several seasons or vintage old. i'm not going to restore but like the look so i understand the effort and man hours that goes into cleaning it up, sewing, ensure it isnt musty while in stock. consumers must understand overhead and people's daily rate. or you know just not buy

@jasonfanclub4267 2 ай бұрын

Almost everything is so good in Japan 😭

@jamo1831 2 ай бұрын

Any recommendations online?

@s-wo8781 2 ай бұрын

So if they take all this care in donated clothes are second hand clothes more expensive there?

@Goodchemicals 2 ай бұрын

Thinner bodies can pull off more looks

@JoeyLevenson Ай бұрын

True. When I lost weight, I found my stuff just looked better on me.

@s-wo8781 2 ай бұрын

So I should go thrifting when I visit Japan?

@likyardianto3614 2 ай бұрын

easy, they throw all the garbage and bad stuff to southeast asia and left only the good one at home, while dumping all the trash overseas. basically what they do with their cars/bike they also did with their second hand fashion.

@ES-qm5hr 2 ай бұрын

I love shopping in Japan for second hand clothes. But, there are 3 fatal problems there. The first is basically everything is fucking tiny. I'm 6'2" and I can pretty much forget about finding anything decent in my size. It is extremely difficult to find anything which can fit most full grown men. I had a nightmare trying to pick up some vintage 505s last time I was there. The largest waist I could find was a 34", and it was shrunk down to something more like a 32". My tiny sister had a ball though. The second is kind of counter to one of the points in the video, and that the styling choices are complete garbage. Japanese tastes try too hard, and lack the nonchalance, and authenticity which can lead to things not quite landing. There is a large cultural disconnect between some of the origins of the clothes, and the fans of those same clothes. You can nerd out on a certain style, or garment, but fundamentally, it often seems that in Japan people just don't get what to do with those clothes. Basically, a lot of combinations make you look like a wanker, so if you follow the local styling choices, you'll fall into that trap. It kind of shocks me as someone from London who grew up with second hand clothes because I don't really see why you would do that. Finally, there is the price, as mentioned in the video the curation, restoration, and popularity with tourists means that if you go to a place like Shimokitazawa, you are going to spend way more than you should have to. And, as someone who is used to negotiating prices of stuff second hand, the culture there means that isn't going to happen while in most other places, I can make deals. I'll have fun secondhand shopping there, but year on year, I buy less. Actually, I buy 90% of my vintage clothes in Japan from online auctions now.