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Shopping sustainably — secondhand fashion in Wellington

It’s out with the new and in with the old at Wellington’s secondhand stores. Relish the thrill of the hunt and shop the pre-loved collections of the city’s chicest residents. Find your next favourite piece at these curated op shops, consignment stores, and all-around treasure troves.

A rack of funky sunglasses inside Spacesuit, a second-hand clothing store located on Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington.
The interior of Hunters & Collectors, a vintage clothing store in Te Aro, Wellington. Three shoppers are looking through the items on a clothing rack.
The interior of Honour, a secondhand clothing store located on Vivian Street in Te Aro, Wellington. The space has concrete floors, clothing racks, and shelves with purses and shoes on display.
Inside Bizarre Bazaar, a thrift store in Te Aro, Wellington. Two people are sitting in an old convertible car with a colourful Americana mural on the wall behind them.
Colourful clothes on display inside Emporium, a vintage clothing store on Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington. A shopper is browsing the items hanging on one of the racks.
Antique earrings, necklaces and broaches, in a display case at Ziggurat, a secondhand store located in Wellington, New Zealand.
Inside Recycle Boutique, a secondhand clothing store on Ghuznee Street in Te Aro, Wellington. The space has concrete floors, ceilings, and wood-panelled walls. A worker wearing black is standing behind the counter.
A rack of funky sunglasses inside Spacesuit, a second-hand clothing store located on Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington.

Spacesuit

164 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Tucked on Cuba Street, this little shop is packed with imported vintage and retro fashion. One-of-a-kind or hard-to-find, Spacesuit’s collection comes straight out of Japan and America. It sells clothing and accessories for both men and women. Much of its stock is from the 90s and covers a range of designer brands. 

Digging through the racks is a secondhand hunter’s dream, with much of the cosy space packed to the rafters. The staff are always on hand to help find the perfect piece or style your new wardrobe.

Spacesuit
The interior of Hunters & Collectors, a vintage clothing store in Te Aro, Wellington. Three shoppers are looking through the items on a clothing rack.

Hunters and Collectors

134 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Hunters and Collectors is a Wellington institution. Locals know it for its whimsical window displays and comprehensive selection of vintage fashion. The shop’s owner has a decades-long love for fashion, enabling her to seek out amazing finds. This makes Hunters and Collectors the spot for special and rare vintage pieces. Think Vivienne Westwood, Louboutin, Gucci, and Issey Miyake. There are also top Aotearoa designers like NOM*d, Zambesi, and Wynn Hamlyn. Whether you’re on the hunt for a timeless classic or an outrageous statement piece, Hunters and Collectors has you covered.

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The interior of Honour, a secondhand clothing store located on Vivian Street in Te Aro, Wellington. The space has concrete floors, clothing racks, and shelves with purses and shoes on display.

Honour

152 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Honour the planet and your wardrobe at this secondhand consignment store. 

The light and airy space on Vivian Street is curated by owner Sue Allen. The stylish Wellingtonian opened the store in 2014. Sue’s love of fashion and keen eye translate to curated racks of interesting, mostly designer, women’s clothing. She hand-picks finds from locals to on-sell at Honour. You can guarantee everything will be in great condition, stylish, and a little bit different from your usual.

Honour
Inside Bizarre Bazaar, a thrift store in Te Aro, Wellington. Two people are sitting in an old convertible car with a colourful Americana mural on the wall behind them.

Bizarre Bazaar

100 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Looking for weird, wonderful, and wacky designs? You’ll find them at Bizarre Bazaar. 

The store stocks a mix of new and vintage designer, streetwear, and independent fashion. From fresh graduate collections to coveted secondhand pieces, there are plenty of treasures to be found. 

Owner Jess Scott curates the collection. Her love of avant-garde means there are a few boundary-pushing pieces, but plenty of collectable and wearable finds as well. Local designers are championed, with the store providing a platform for up-and-coming creatives across fashion, jewellery, and more.

Bizarre Bazaar
Colourful clothes on display inside Emporium, a vintage clothing store on Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington. A shopper is browsing the items hanging on one of the racks.

Emporium

103A Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Streetwear is king at this Cuba Street store. Emporium stocks new and premium vintage finds for men and women. Much of the stock is imported from America as one-off and rare pieces, meaning you won’t risk wearing the same outfit as your mate. 

With a selection of its stock sold online, you’ll want to head in-store for the real gems here. The racks are ripe for digging and are regularly restocked. Alongside vintage streetwear, you’ll find licensed band merchandise, designer sunglasses, and plenty of other accessories.

Emporium
Antique earrings, necklaces and broaches, in a display case at Ziggurat, a secondhand store located in Wellington, New Zealand.

Ziggurat

144 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington

A beloved member of the city’s secondhand scene, Ziggurat has been selling vintage treasures since the 1980s. 

The racks of dresses are a local favourite, but every corner of the store offers some goodies to be found. The shop’s two sides offer curated vintage on one, and contemporary secondhand finds on the other. Men and women are catered to, with everything from cocktail dresses to tweed suits. On the vintage side, only the best pieces are selected by the staff. Everything is in excellent condition, with lots of fun prints and colours.

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Inside Recycle Boutique, a secondhand clothing store on Ghuznee Street in Te Aro, Wellington. The space has concrete floors, ceilings, and wood-panelled walls. A worker wearing black is standing behind the counter.

Recycle Boutique Ghuznee

35 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Secondhand shopping has had a makeover at Recycle Boutique.

Recycle Boutique is a consignment store, re-selling Wellingtonian wardrobes in a light and airy space. Forget any ideas you have about tired and dingy secondhand stores. This boutique is fun and fresh, and as the name suggests, all about recycling. The counters and changing rooms are made from recycled materials, as are the changing room stools. Racks upon racks of curated secondhand pieces offer plenty of opportunities to unearth hidden gems. If you’re tired from browsing, there’s a café within the shop. Lunch Money offers coffee and counter food to refuel you for continued shopping.

Recycle Boutique