The best thrift shops in Singapore

What started out as an Instagram thrift page, has since turned into a full blown retail thrift store located at Lucky Plaza. If you’re in the mood for some cheap thrills, make a trip down to Lucky Thrifty for clothing as cheap as $5. From Y2K pieces to work-appropriate outfits, you’re sure to be able to find something for any occasion. And if you’re too busy to visit them in person, you can also shop online here.

Find one-of-a-kind styles and designer items for a fraction of the price when you dig through the piles of preloved treasures at LPB thrift. Shirts here mostly start at an affordable $4 – or even lower if you’re lucky. Bundle prices are also available, so the more you buy the cheaper it gets. They also have occasional sales where you can snag up outfits for as low as $1! 

Located at Queensway Shopping Centre, this thrift store sells mainly female clothing at a fraction of their original price. You’ll also be able to find pre-loved branded goods in great condition as well as vintage pieces donated by the public. Fret not if Queenstown is a little out of the way for you, as you can also make your purchases online via their Facebook or Instagram pages.

An advocate for fashion recycling, The Barn sells second hand accessories, clothing, homeware and even random little knick-knacks such as toys and cameras. There are outlets at three locations – Katong, Ang Mo Kio and Penjuru. All proceeds are donated to Cornerstone Community Services, meaning that your purchase will contribute to supporting different social welfare initiatives.

Opened in July 2018, The Fashion Pulpit is a physical store where you can not only buy preloved clothes and accessories, but also swap them with your unwanted pieces. Their collection is vast – you can find both high street and designer pieces in the mix and prices are kept affordable. Sign up to be a 'swapper', and you can rack up swap points to redeem items and participate in fun events.

This cute little store in the east is a charity shop set up by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP). Run by a group of volunteers, it collects a large range of preloved items from various Catholic churches around the island, which are then put up for sale. Shop for apparel, accessories, household items and novelties at affordable prices, or make an appointment with the shop to contribute your own pre-loved items. All that you donate or spend will go towards helping the poor in Singapore. 

Get in on the great deals at this chain store that has made second-hand shopping more fun and accessible in Singapore. Browse through the collection of clothes from brands like Topshop, Forever 21, ASOS, ZARA and many more. Prices start from only $5 so you won't be burning a hole in your wallet. The stock is updated almost every day, so you just have to keep on returning. 

Being one of the largest establishments to hunt for pre-loved goods at, this haven has everything from clothes and jewellery to household furniture and accessories at reasonably low prices. The best part? Picking out branded clothing or new threads with the tags still attached at a steal.

Get your haute couture fix at online thrift store Style Tribute, where second-hand luxury goods are sold at lower-than-retail prices. From brands including Chanel and Louis Vuitton, these highly-coveted items come with authenticity and excellent condition guaranteed. Make a trip down to their next pop-up or warehouse sale if you'd prefer to take a look at items before buying.

The store is a treasure trove of interesting finds at cheap prices. All proceeds and sales from the shop go towards the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS). Rummage through the selection and you might just find a vintage clutch or pair of heels. 

Anyone who has ever searched up ‘thrift stores in Singapore’ would definitely have come across New2U, a charity thrift shop managed by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO). Run entirely by volunteers, New2U sells donated pre-loved clothing, accessories, and household items from as low as a dollar. Not only will you find treasures hidden in the racks, everything's also for a good cause, as all sales will be donated to Star Shelter and various SCWO initiatives.

Something Old Something New (SOSN) is a thrift store supported by the Singapore Anglican Community Service, which employs and trains those recovering from psychiatric conditions. With seven locations island-wide, there will definitely be something precious to be found amidst the piles of pre-owned clothes, bags, shoes, and other bric-a-brac with prices starting at $1.