At thegreenlist.nl We're crazy about charity shops. From messy jumble sales to sleekly curated vintage boutiques: we love them! But there are also concepts that are somewhere in between, like Summe. And that’s precisely what makes it fun: it feels accessible to everyone. We took a look inside the shop in Leiden and asked ourselves one simple question: can you put together an entire outfit here for less than fifty euros?
Second-hand with a mission
In collaboration with Summe
The idea behind Summe is simple: second-hand should become as normal as new. While many second-hand boutiques work with clothes that people bring in themselves, they take a different approach. The team actively seeks out second-hand items that would otherwise likely end up at textile recycling. A shame, of course, because much of it is still perfectly good. At Summe, these items therefore get a second life. Perhaps soon with you!
In the shop, you'll find a mix of modern and vintage items. Trousers, blouses, jumpers – everything is neatly arranged by garment type, just like in a boutique. This makes for clear and pleasant shopping. Something else that's noticeable: there's also a men's collection. You don't see that very often in second-hand shops. So, men can also make a great new wardrobe find here.
At Summe, you'll find second-hand clothing that would otherwise be destroyed or recycled. A shame, because all these garments are still perfectly wearable!
Our tester: an outfit for under fifty euros
And then, of course, came the real test. Can you get a complete outfit here for less than fifty euros? The short answer: yes. With a bit of clever combining, you'll get surprisingly far. Trousers (€24), a blouse (€12), and sometimes even something extra (€6 scarf). Second-hand shopping always remains a bit of a treasure hunt. Another nice detail at the checkout: your clothes don't go home in a standard bag. At Summe, you get a fabric bag that has also been salvaged from the waste stream. No two bags are the same, so you always leave with a unique item! COOL!
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Come and shop at Summe in Leiden, Delft and Deventer
Summe currently has shops in Leiden, Delft and Deventer. So if you're out shopping there for the day, be sure to pop in. There's a good chance you'll leave with a second-hand find that you'll enjoy for a long time. See more about this second-hand boutique.
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