Second-hand Caroll

Caroll is a French womenswear ready-to-wear brand, focused on a sober office wardrobe and natural fabrics - wool, cotton, viscose - rather than seasonal trends. That is what makes it relevant second-hand: the pieces do not date and the fabrics used stand the test of time when they have been properly cared for. The sizing follows French sizes and stays consistent from one piece to the next, which is a real advantage when buying online. On a pre-owned piece, what to check depends on the fabric: on wool, pilling where it rubs and moth damage, to be looked for in the inside seams; on viscose, pulled threads, visible only against the light; on lined jackets, the state of the lining under the arms, which gives way before the outer fabric but can be replaced.