Circular fashion booming in Argentina - crisis or creativity?

[Maxx]

One trend that’s been growing a lot lately in Argentina is circular fashion, think thrift shopping, clothing swaps, renting outfits, or upcycling old textiles. With inflation and the economy pushing everyone to stretch their pesos, people are finding new ways to dress sustainably and save money at the same time.


It’s not just about saving cash though. Many younger Argentines see it as a lifestyle choice: supporting local designers who recycle fabrics, going to weekend ferias, and avoiding fast fashion. Some even argue it’s becoming a creative response to the crisis, turning necessity into innovation.

What do you think? Have you tried shopping second-hand or renting clothes here? Do you see it more as a money-saving hack, or as a genuine cultural shift toward sustainability?

 

[Jennifer G]

Love the thrift stores here, you can find amazing vintage pieces for super cheap. I always go to El Galpón de Ropa, they have several locations in the city and the clothes are actually branded and really affordable.

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[Bett]

I think it’s mostly about surviving inflation, sustainability is just a bonus. At the end of the day, people are just trying to make their money last, and if it also helps the planet, that’s a nice extra.

 

[jbeas176]

my first job was selling young mens fashion on the high end. i was based in san francisco. i used to go with our designer in los angles to the poor side to get different ideas on our up and coming line from the people that did not have much and the way they put their used clothing in different combinations to be fashionable. we can all learn alot from that.

 

[Blockchain]

my first job was selling young mens fashion on the high end. i was based in san francisco. i used to go with our designer in los angles to the poor side to get different ideas on our up and coming line from the people that did not have much and the way they put their used clothing in different combinations to be fashionable. we can all learn alot from that.

Thrifting is very very popular in the USA now. My younger sister loves thrifting. So do all her friends. Wierd to me.

 

[CecilM]

Love the thrift stores here, you can find amazing vintage pieces for super cheap. I always go to El Galpón de Ropa, they have several locations in the city and the clothes are actually branded and really affordable.

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I’ve shopped here, there’s a branch in Palermo on Las Heras Street. The clothes are very affordable and top-brand. I’ve found many treasures there, so I definitely recommend it.

 

[Olivia1]

This circular fashion concept is amazing! I go to a place in Palermo on Charcas Street, there’s everything there, lots of brand-name clothes. I highly recommend it. Here’s their Instagram, and it has the exact address.

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[jbeas176]

we have my sisters closet. been going there for years. even my wealthy friends shop there. i know my wife does. they have mens clothes as well. do you have many stores? we have plenty

 

[jbeas176]

they consign clothes and get what they can for them

 

[jbeas176]

they even have my sisters attic for furniture