#SceneLifestyle: THE NEW APP ALLOWS YOU TO EXPLORE - AND SHOP - THE CLOSETS OF CAIRO VIRTUALLY
At a certain point, when you come of age in the 21st century, you will perhaps realise that you don’t actually want to look like everyone you know. You may, instead, want to form your own mythical concept of a ‘unique style’. Then, before you know it, you’re leaving your favourite bomber from those regular fast fashion brands behind in favour of your grandfather’s old ratty jacket. Besides being cooler, your grandfather’s jacket is the more ethical choice. It’s less production, less taxing consumption, and it avoids putting money in the pockets of morally bankrupt fashion brands.
Upon coming to this realisation, the Egyptian population gradually exhibited an interest in secondhand clothing. Going to Wekalet El Balah, Botrous Ghali, and wherever other thrifting destinations the cool girlies on TikTok point us towards has become a new norm - the new “Let’s grab coffee.” It has, however, become too difficult to keep track of all the vintage resellers on the market. That’s when ‘Libsy’ appeared.
Libsy is a new marketplace app, dedicated to facilitating the buying and selling of vintage, preloved or new accessories and clothing in Egypt. The application is currently available on both Android and iOS, where anyone can sell and anyone can buy their clothes. Big vintage curators, like online shop S_Old, have already joined the app.
“There are so many positives to secondhand shopping,” Lara Soliman, founder of Libsy, tells #CairoScene. “Besides decluttering and making a little extra cash off of items that are just gathering dust in your closet, you’re contributing to a circular economy and adding dimension to the fashion world in Egypt.”
Read the full article on Libsy, the app revolutionising thrifting in Cairo, at the link in bio 🔗.
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Where Cairo’s coolest closets meet its iconic old streets — powered by @libsy.app 🌟
an app to buy and sell vintage, pre-loved, and new clothing and accessories across Egypt.
shahd’s (@bodywithshahd ) style is eclectic, always, maximalist, at times. thrifting has always been her thing, and there’s a running joke at home that she likes old things more than new things. thrifting has allowed her to collect precious, unique pieces from anywhere she goes. from her mother’s closet to flea markets around the world. never afraid of color, she uses fashion to play with gender and likes to walk the line between femininity and androgyny. for her, dressing up is about identity, not occasion.
shoes: camper lab
pants: jaded london
vest: zara
new, vintage, thrifted, archived. on libsy, it all exists in the same space.
oakley sunglasses next to vivienne westwood jewelry, unworn louboutins next to nike with tags still on. vintage designer next to wedding guest dresses that never made it to the wedding. we're not here to tell you what's better. we're here to give you access to all of it. good pieces, one place, your call.
shoes: christian louboutin
pearls: vintage
available on libsy
amr (@_______.amr ) understands that style isn't about accumulation, it's about curation. the pieces that stay in rotation are the ones that hold their ground season after season. clean cuts, intentional choices, a wardrobe built on what actually gets worn. quality over quantity, craft over trend.
shoes: nike air max 95 triple black
shirt: nike
shorts: zara
custom made rings
photography @dinaelsawi
creative @ikon_x
styling @kareenasareena
there's something about mira (@machkah ) that feels like stumbling upon your new favorite sound
having spent four years crafting subtle yet significant sonic experiences across cairo's underground scene as dj and curator at @yellowtaperec , she knows that the most compelling moments emerge from effortless precision. lavender meets vibrant orange with the kind of understated sharpness that defines her aesthetic.
top: urban outfitters
skirt: weekday
sunglasses: oakley
shoes: buffalo
bag: van cleef & arpels
you can shop mira's closet on libsy now
One more from @libsy.app because I’m hooked!
Those of you who know me know how much I’m obsessed with thrifting , scoring designer, archived, and vintage pieces is my ultimate thrill. Libsy is an app that lets you buy and sell pre-loved or new clothes and accessories. It’s a treasure trove for unique, statement pieces that help you stand out from the crowd!
in times of resistance, everything becomes a symbol. your clothes, your choices, your consumption
choosing resale means rejecting fast fashion's complicity. resale lets you access brands without funding them directly. you're choosing a future where style and solidarity align. when your closet aligns with your convictions, that's when style becomes revolutionary 🍉
on libsy we empower sellers to donate a portion of their earnings to causes that directly support palestinian lives like @haneengazakitchen and @tft.initiative - because fashion should liberate, not oppress
menna (@mennaani ) in vintage versace, shot at home. she collects things not to keep but to connect. that’s what her work does too. a space, a thought, a brand. she finds the thread and pulls
skirt: versace from @s_0ld
top: @vintoro_
earrings: available now on libsy
think of it like wekala meets your dream european vintage market
but on your phone with door to door delivery and full quality control.
libsy is a resale marketplace app for new, thrifted, vintage and designer clothing & accessories. shop directly from other closets and sell from yours.
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