Summer is traditionally the time to take a trip, and as we know this might not be possible for some of you, we’ve decided to take a virtual voyage around the world to introduce you to some of our favourite sellers instead.
What are your top 3 tips to a perfect listing on Vestiaire Collective?
Description is the key to a great listing, so people know what they’re buying, but good photos are helpful too.
What does your dream fashion wardrobe look like?
Simple, high quality clothing that’s built to last.
Which city’s street style gives you the most inspiration?
Can I have 2? Paris and New York!
What’s does your dream fashion wardrobe look like?
A small amount of items that you can cherish, fix when needed, and can be passed on from one generation to the next.
Where do you find the inspiration for your style?
I am very much into colour, prints and volume now, due to what I observe around me living in Dakar.
If you won the lottery tomorrow, what’s the first fashion item you’d buy?
A Junya Watanabe black and gold chain jacket, from one of their older collections.
What are your top 3 tips to a perfect listing on Vestiaire Collective?
Take quality pictures with neutral backgrounds, give detailed descriptions, and most of all to sell items you loved and that someone else is going to love next!
Where do you find the inspiration for your style?
I’m strongly inspired by fashion history and the cinema.
Who’s your style icon?
My style icon is John Galliano: romantic, controversial, talented and always so innovative.
What’s the item that sold the fastest for you? Why do you think that is?
I sold a Givenchy tee after a day at full asking price! The design was a well-known one from the Riccardo Tisci era - you don’t get these anymore and that’s what makes it special!
Which city’s street style gives you the most inspiration?
Paris for its effortless chic.
How would you describe Vestiaire Collective in 3 words?
Sustainable treasure chest
What are your top 3 tips to a perfect listing on Vestiaire Collective?
Always describe the item the best possible way listing all flaws, take many photos (ideally in daylight), and try to list your item at a fair price.
Who’s your style icon?
Sarah Jessica Parker on Sex & the City
How would you describe Vestiaire Collective in 3 words?
Love, love, love!
What was the first item you ever sold on Vestiaire Collective?
The first item I ever sold was a Chanel Black and White Tank Top with the logo in the center. What inspired me to sell this on Vestiaire was that it attracted an audience with great taste looking for beautiful pieces.
Who is your favorite American designer & why?
My favorite American designer is both Virgil Abloh and Tom Ford. Virgil has completely changed the fashion industry with his streetwear inspired collections making day to day couture comfortable. Tom Ford on the other hand creates everlasting pieces, beautifully crafted just like his films. When I wear Tom Ford I feel like I’m living in Nocturnal Animals, which is one of my all time favorite films.
What’s your favorite current fashion trend?
My favorite current fashion trend is biker shorts because my thick thighs cannot wear denim shorts, and I also love crop tops.
What’s your favorite era of fashion history?
My favorite era of fashion would have to be the 90s. All of my favorite vintage pieces are from that era; Chanel crop tops, Vivienne Westwood corsets.
If you won the lottery tomorrow, what’s the first fashion item you’d buy?
I’d buy the Dior newspaper dress as seen on Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. Early Dior 2000’s can have my money any day.