Thrift stores remain steadily popular in Łódź - a way to find cheap, original clothes, increasingly chosen also for the less waste idea and giving things a second life. Below are ten secondhand clothing shops worth knowing when shopping around the city.

1. Econom Class - ul. Piotrkowska 190

A shop of almost 1,000 m² in the Domus passage, with clothes brought mainly from the United Kingdom and Ireland. The clothes are sorted, with no shortage of large sizes and children's clothing, and toiletries and cosmetics from abroad are also available. Goods are sold by weight, with prices falling over the course of the week - it is worth checking the current price list on site.

2. Mogadishu - ul. Rewolucji 1905 roku 6

A thrift store with an unusual, carefully arranged interior, where clothes are precisely sorted and displayed separately (dresses, skirts, blouses). The assortment is smaller than in chain thrift stores, but more curated. The shop is open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

3. Moda 36.6 - ul. Wschodnia 76

A wide choice of clothes for every occasion, plus shoes, jewellery and accessories. Deliveries arrive twice a week, and among the brands you can find Tommy Hilfiger or Lacoste. Card payments are accepted. The shop's Facebook profile (MODA 36.6) announces new deliveries.

Mogadishu
Mogadishu

4. Humana - ul. Limanowskiego 11

Humana is an international chain operating on the market for over 40 years, whose sales proceeds fund social and humanitarian projects. The assortment is varied in colour and style, with accents in oriental styling. The shop is open every day except Sundays.

5. Tania Szafa - ul. Organizacji WiN 31

A thrift store in a quiet part of Bałuty, where clothes are not sold by weight but priced individually. New stock arrives on Mondays and Saturdays, and purchases can also be made online. The shop's profile: Tania Szafa on Facebook.

6. Łap-ciuszek - ul. Łagiewnicka 29

A small, intimate shop tucked away between blocks of flats. New deliveries arrive on Mondays, when prices are highest and fall each following day, though Saturday can also bring a good find. A good choice for anyone who enjoys browsing smaller, less crowded thrift stores.

7. Fart - ul. Klonowa 4

A shop dominated by women's clothing, sometimes still with tags on. Besides clothes, you can also find small home accessories such as vases or photo frames. A new collection arrives on the shelves on Mondays, and discounts grow on subsequent days, up to 50 per cent. Cash payment only.

8. Łódzki Wieszak - ul. Zachodnia 79/lok. 1U

A shop run in a boutique format, with no "by weight" section - every item has its own individual price. This is a choice for those who prefer fewer but carefully selected pieces, including premium brands, and who value the zero waste idea. The assortment is also available online at lodzkiwieszak.pl.

9. Nasza Moda - ul. Paderewskiego 47

One of five locations of the Nasza Moda chain - the others operate in Zgierz, Pabianice, Łęczyca and on ul. Rydzowej 12 in Łódź. The shop covers almost 500 m², with clothing brought mainly from England. New stock arrives on Fridays.

10. VIVE Profit - al. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 153

A large chain shop with secondhand and outlet clothing, operating on a circular-economy model, with many locations across Poland. The assortment is rotated once every two weeks, and towards the end of a season's stock you can also buy clothes "by the bag" - after buying an empty bag at the entrance, you take everything that fits inside it.