Our story

We believe great style
shouldn't cost the earth.

Empire Buddies is a family-run secondhand marketplace built on a simple idea: that pre-loved clothing and goods can look and feel first class. We hand-pick every piece, quality-grade it, and price it so sustainable style is within everyone's reach.

Empire Buddies team member in conversation amidst curated vintage clothing and accessories
Our story

Every piece has a second life waiting for it

Empire Buddies began with a simple frustration: beautiful, well-made clothing was being thrown away long before it had served its purpose. We thought there had to be a better way — one where quality, style and sustainability could all live in the same wardrobe.

Today we curate pre-loved clothing, shoes, bags, baby & kids wear, glasses and more for the whole family. Everything we stock is hand-picked, quality-graded and priced to make secondhand feel like the smarter choice — not a compromise.

For us, "Empire" isn't just a name. It's how we treat every customer, every seller and every piece that passes through our care — with regal standards, warm service, and the belief that what's already loved should be loved again.

What we stand for

Sustainability, quality and heart — in that order

Three principles guide every decision we make, from the pieces we accept to the way we treat our community.

Sustainable by design

Every purchase keeps a garment in circulation and out of landfill. Secondhand is the most sustainable fashion choice there is.

First-class quality

Nothing slips through unchecked. Every piece is inspected, graded and priced honestly, so quality is never a gamble.

People over profit

From our customers to our sellers, we run on care. You're treated like royalty, and good pieces get the second life they deserve.

The Empire standard

How every piece earns its place

Secondhand isn't about accepting less — it's about holding every item to a higher bar so the customer never has to compromise.

  • 01 — Donated & sourced

    Clean-out kits and trusted sellers bring pieces to us, keeping truly great clothing out of landfill.

  • 02 — Inspected & graded

    Every garment is checked for condition, authenticity and life remaining, then graded honestly.

  • 03 — Curated & priced

    Only the pieces that pass our standard reach the shop — priced fairly to put first-class in everyone's reach.

Customer's hand selecting quality-graded pre-owned garments on the rack at Empire Buddies
Made for everyone

One marketplace, the whole family

Shoppers

Curated style

First-class finds for women, men, babies & kids.

Sellers

Earn from your closet

Turn pre-loved pieces into money with our clean-out kits.

Everyone

A greener wardrobe

Buy less, choose well — and keep fashion out of landfill.

Come see what's on the rail today

Every piece is quality-checked, priced to feel like a steal, and one tap away.