Thrift shopping in Singapore has become a popular hobby for many young Singaporeans. And with the rise of Instagram thrift stores, it’s now way more convenient for you to scroll and shop on the go. From graphic tees to multi-coloured windbreakers, here are 11 Instagram thrift stores where you can buy pre-loved vintage clothing in Singapore.
With 11.5K IG followers and counting, Jiggythings is one of the most popular stores on IG for Singaporean hypebeasts and hypebaes. The account is updated daily, so even if what you’re eyeing is sold out, there’s always a new vintage sweater, windbreaker or t-shirt for you to cop.
It also has a second account, @jiggythings.vault, with even more graphic tees and sweaters.
Price: From $25
Shipping fee: $2, self-collection available
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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2nd Shot has a large variety of old-school clothing that will fit any aesthetic, including polo shirts and sports jerseys. And in case you’re looking for accessories to go with your streetwear look, the Instagram thrift shore also sells bucket hats and chains for your baggy pants.
Price: From $25
Shipping fee: Free normal mail
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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Graphic tees are very common in thrift stores as they were popular back in the ’90s and early 2000s. Rodeo Vintage sources its graphic tees from different parts of the world, for you to rep your favourite band, brand, cartoon character, TV show…the list goes on.
Price: From $35
Shipping fee: Included in price of item
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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Its name alone is enough to take you back to your childhood. Teletubbythrift sells handpicked vintage and thrifted items, ranging from t-shirts (including lots of bright and colourful Nike tees from the ’90s) to bags from the past. Think a deadstock Polo Ralph Lauren backpack with a price tag from a time when GST was 3%, as well as vintage Nike duffles and backpacks.
Price: From $40
Shipping fee: Free
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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Run by 2 brothers, the Karang Guni Boyz buy, sell and trade vintage clothing. They sell graphic tees featuring old comic book characters, as well as OG anime designs like Full Metal Alchemist and Yu-Gi-Oh. The brothers are also avid art lovers, and often post tees featuring artists and their masterpieces, along with detailed captions for a spontaneous art history lesson while scrolling IG.
Price: From $20
Shipping fee: Calculated when you DM them your order
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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Besides thrifted, vintage and second-hand clothes from Nike, Champion and the like, Vtgkye also has harder-to-score brands such as Chaps (a brand by Ralph Lauren) and a treasure trove of Hard Rock Cafe tees in a rainbow of colours.
Price: From $30
Shipping fee: $2 for normal mail, $4 for registered mail
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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For those with a soft spot for cute cartoon characters, Wholly Vintage has graphic t-shirts featuring everyone from Sailor Moon to the Powerpuff Girls. The store also has shirts with posters from your favourite childhood movies printed on them, like Toy Story or Aladdin. Its tagline is “Shop your nostalgia”, after all.
Price: From $30
Shipping fee: $1.50 for normal mail, $3.50 for registered mail
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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If you are looking for band tees from artists like Nirvana, you may be able to find them at Retro Arcade. Not only does it have shirts from punk and rock bands popular in the ’90s, it also has tees for those with different interests like movies or cartoons.
Price: From $30
Shipping fee: Free
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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Tasshop offers thrifted t-shirts in larger sizes, which are comfortable and can double as a T-shirt dress. You can find shirts from Harley Davidson or even In-N-Out Burgers, even though they still don’t have an outlet here in Singapore. To have a better look at what is or isn’t available, head on over to its Carousell shop.
Price: From $20
Shipping fee: Free
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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If you’re a thrifting enthusiast in Singapore, you will definitely have heard of Retrovage. Besides the usual suspects (aka sportswear brands like Ellesse, Fila and Nike), look out for drops from fashion brands like YSL and Burberry. Snap a picture in these sweaters or windbreakers against a graffiti wall at Haji Lane for a late ’80s to ’90s feel.
Price: From $30
Shipping fee: Free delivery for normal mail, $4 for registered mail
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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Five and Dime has t-shirts covering all aspects of culture, from entertainment to food, politics, sports and technology. Whatever it is you’re passionate about, you can find a graphic tee to wear your heart on your chest here.
Price: From $20
Shipping fee: $1.50
How to order: DM the name of the product(s) to purchase
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No matter whether you are a ’90s kid or a post-Y2K Gen Z, we can all appreciate the aesthetic of the ’80s and ’90s era. Find the clothes that best fit your style while shopping online on these Instagram thrift stores.
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