Slug: second-hand-bordeaux-guide-thrift-stores-consignment-shops-fleasSecond-hand in Bordeaux: the guide to thrift stores, consignment shops, and flea markets Luxury consignment stores, vintage thrift shops, Saint-Michel flea market: thirteen great pre-owned addresses in Bordeaux, by a local boutique that is one of them. We sell shoes from major fashion houses, restored in our workshop — and we frequent the addresses in this guide as neighbors. Addresses verified in July 2026. Published on 7/24/26 - Read more
Mes chaussures sont-elles des vraies? J'ai fait une trouvaille en seconde main. Ce sont de magnifique chaussures d'une grande marque de mode. En magasin elles valent très (très) cher. Mais comment savoir si ce sont des vraies? Published on 6/3/26 - Read more
How to try on? There are several ways to try on the shoe models offered by My Pretty French Shoes. In any case, the objective remains the same: for you to find the perfect pair. Published on 3/19/26 - Read more
The Bet on Refurbished Luxury Shoes It seems that the second-hand market is trending. We even read very impressive figures on the matter. For example, the BPI website tells us that by 2025, we will have seen "growth 11 times faster than the overall clothing retail market": https://bigmedia.bpifrance.fr/infographies/5-chiffres-a-connaitre-sur-le-marche-de-la-seconde-main. But I'm venturing into the used shoe market. I'm adding my own touch, as My Pretty French Shoes is more about the circular economy, or even the reconditioning and reuse of luxury footwear. So, do we believe in it or not? Published on 2/19/26 - Read more
Vintage for Christmas? Vintage items are all the rage, and so are clothes: they are exchanged, resold, sometimes at a premium. We remember the cries of our Sex and the City heroines: "It's Vintage!" in response to a compliment on their outfit. Long gone are the days when second-hand was just a stopgap. Today, it's an integral part of our wardrobes and our vocabulary. But what about second-hand shoes? Especially when these shoes are from a luxury brand? Do we wear them? Do we give them as gifts? How do we embrace them? Published on 12/5/25 - Read more