ABOUT US
HUMANA Second Hand is a second hand store and non-profit association based in Sweden. Our mission is to make it easy for our customers to express their personal style and identity without having to consume newly manufactured items. We believe in circular use as opposed to linear production and that sustainability does not need to be compromised in order to wear the current trends.
We offer a curated and contemporary selection of second hand and vintage clothes, footwear and accessories in all our stores. By being one step ahead of the trends – and one step behind in clothing manufacturing – we can present a unique assortment which challenges the fashion industry. By blending styles, expressions, and references, we create something new and contemporary. Always evolving. Never standing still. HUMANA Second Hand is a contemporary platform for creativity, style and sustainability, powered by what already exist. Identities are being shaped at HUMANA Second Hand, and we take great pride and responsibility in leading the way to a modern approach to clothing consumption.
HUMANA Second Hand is part of HUMANA Sweden, a non-profit humanistic association founded in 1982 that collects and sells used textiles, clothing, footwear, and accessories. All surplus goes to development aid projects that contributes to ecological, social and economic sustainability. HUMANA Sweden aims to reduce our ecological footprint by reuse, thereby keeping waste to a minimum. Our goal is to keep every garment we collect as high up in the EU waste hierarchy as possible – prioritising reuse over recycling, and recycling over energy recovery or disposal. This reduces the need for new production and minimises environmental impact. Our model not only extends the lifespan of clothing – it also ensures a high reuse rate. Annual reports from independent audits by the environmental consultant Mepex provide full transparency and traceability, offering clear evidence that our system works as intended. In addition, it creates jobs, supports local economies, and proves that fashion can be both responsible and empowering.
We are proud to be certified with a 90-ACCOUNT – a mark of transparency and trust.
Read more about HUMANA Sweden's mission and projects HERE. Read Mepex report from 2023 HERE.
HUMANA Sverige consists of HUMANA Sverige Miljö- och Biståndsförening and its wholly owned subsidiary HUMANA Klädinsamling AB.
HUMANA Klädinsamling AB: 559351-6510
HUMANA Sverige Miljö- och Biståndsförening: 822001-5930