Category Archives: Genève

Le luxe d’occasion: d’internet aux grands magasins

Downtown Uptown Genève est spécialisé dans la revente de vêtements et de chaussures. (Photo: Enrico Gastaldello) C’est un marché qui n’en finit plus de croître: en 2020, le luxe de seconde main pesait quelque 28 milliards d’euros à l’échelle mondiale, selon un rapport de Bain & Company. La multiplication des plateformes et la création d’espaces […]

Geneva’s Sustainable Clothing Scene

The Quest to Mend Geneva’s Sustainable Clothing Scene By Sarah Zeines Tuesday, December 7, 2021 This post is an on-site edited version of The Geneva Observer’s SUSTAINED – The SDGs Decoded bimonthly newsletter, December 6 2021 edition. Below is an extract from the article: “Giji Gya, co-founder with her partner Christophe Obradovic, of the Geneva […]

Back to work doesn’t have to be boring!

Getting ready for BACK TO WORK doesn’t have to be boring! Come and see us @downtownuptowngeneve for style tips to get you in the mood to be SEEN! Shop our back-to-work selection here: https://www.downtownuptowngeneve.com/product-tag/back-to-work/ @bella_zofia wears: #Etro dress (we have 2! In size 36/38 and 38/40, loose fit) #Valentino sandals p 38.5 (in our sale […]

In the luxury consignment world, we wish to touch, try and hear the story

Photo: Christophe Obradovic and Giji Gya, from Downtown Uptown Genève. © Enrico Gastaldello By Frédéric Thomasset, TDG. (Read the original article in French here.) In their boutique dedicated to the resale of luxury fashion, on rue De-Monthoux in Pâquis, Giji Gya and Christophe Obradovic have decided to take their time – a little bit. Around […]

Second-hand style in action!

It’s #spring and time to style your closet. From our Genève boutique, we did just that for the gorgeous Izabela at #fashionweek – see the video below! We have thousands of #designer items from #vintagestyle to latest season. Perfect for shopping or back to work. Second hand designer is the best way to update your […]

Challenges & solutions for sustainable fashion

Quels défis et quelles solutions pour une mode durable? Avec la Musée d’Ethnographie de Genève (MEG). Votre placard est plein mais vous n’avez rien à porter ? Ce défi typique auquel nous sommes confronté-e-s pour la plupart reflète une augmentation importante, près du double, de la consommation de vêtements au cours de ces vingt dernières […]

It’s the #slowwardrobechallenge !

During this month show your TRUE ethical and sustainable colours by doing our challenge. We’ll keep you updated on our instagram, facebook and linkedin pages! Mrs Uptown shows you how. It’s #secondhandseptember! Can you rise to the #slowwardrobechallenge & buy only #secondhand this month & wear ONLY #ethical #sustainable style? Here’s how…. WEAR: 1) what […]

How sustainable fashion relates to slow fashion

From KnowItAll.ch (see and buy their 11th edition on sustainability here!) Whether you are a lover of designer brands and need to find almost-new items, or are interested in renting a piece of jewelry or evening wear, this is the place to go! The online website has photos of each item and there is a […]

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