Best places to shop second-hand clothes in Hong Kong from an avid buyer of preloved wear
Shopping for second-hand clothes is a great way to save money or find unique items and heavily reduced luxury brands. We talk to an expert
Hongkonger Dianne Gupta has a laser-sharp sixth sense as she wanders around Mee & Gee, one of her favourite second-hand clothes shops, in Kowloon’s Mong Kok district.
Dressed in one of her favourite preloved outfits, the 28-year-old scans the racks with lightning speed.
“Some people walk into second-hand shops and feel overwhelmed, but for me it is like a treasure hunt,” she says.
It does not take long before something catches her eye: a retro-style dress covered in bright yellow stars.
She gives the fabric a feel to test its quality – something she does with every potential purchase – and checks the seams to make sure there is room to move.
“It’s also a good idea to check the zips and buttons.”
The dress passes the test, and at HK$40 (US$5.10), it is a bargain.