Second-hand clothing store ChuPa
to love for a long time

〇Month x Sun

It's difficult to continue to love someone.

People and situations are always changing, and mutual love may change due to changes in the other person's actions, emotions, and values.

I think this is because a lot depends on mutual understanding and communication.

But what about things?

Love for things is often tied to specific memories and memories, and I feel like I can continue to love them for a long time without losing my attachment to them.

...Of course, my love for things that I buy based on the trends of the time will diminish.

Under such circumstances, for me, ``second-hand clothes'' are worthy of being considered as something that has universal properties.

The first time I bought used clothes was when I was a student.

previous blogI mentioned this briefly, but because of my height, there were no cute clothes I could wear at regular stores at the time.

Then, on the way home from school, I stopped by a second-hand clothing store with a friend, and I was so shocked that I became addicted to second-hand clothes.

I also have a lot of old clothes that I inherited from my family.

My father's shirt from when he was in his 20s, the skirt my mother wore when she was pregnant...these old clothes are associated with family memories, and are still precious treasures to me.

Even now, whenever I look at old clothes, I feel that there are many people's memories and emotions behind them.

…And then I arrived at the second-hand clothing store ChuPa.

After I finished eating my favorite curry restaurant in Kofu, LIV SPICE, I drove towards the station and saw a shop along the street with its distinctive red color, so I was drawn to it and visited there for the first time.

Lots of cute old clothes peek out from the street.

In the atmosphere of a secret base, the store is stocked with vintage Euro and American goods and clothing in a wide variety of colors.

The owner, Mr. Shimizu, personally travels overseas as a buyer and buys clothes from a huge pile of clothes to sell at the store.

"When you explore clothes, it's like a treasure hunt," he says.

This is what I found in my pile of clothes! Mr. Shimizu feels that each piece of used clothing has a special story.

Wartime military uniforms and 1960s dresses...

It's as if these old clothes are telling us a story that transcends time.

Meeting people at second-hand clothing stores is not just about buying clothes, it is also a valuable experience where you can feel the connection and love between many people.

Feeling the owner's passion and love, I too was drawn into the world of used clothing.

The cherry blossoms are blooming and it feels like spring, so today I decided to look for outerwear that is perfect for spring.

As I was walking around the store, I found a mountaineering military raincoat! The length is big and cute~♡

A pure white raincoat is sure to be a hit in spring and summer.

It looks like it would go well with the striped shirt I wore today.

Actually, both this striped shirt and the pink shirt were previously purchased from ChuPa. (hidden regular customer)

Mini-length denim jackets with long arms are the current trend.

I think this strong bluish color will work well as a closing color during the spring season.

Even though it's supposed to be something from a long time ago, it makes you feel like trends come and go.

When I was looking at denim jackets, I also noticed spring-colored tops.

The light material with cute pastel colors will liven up your spring mood ♡

In addition to clothes, there is a wide variety of items, including vintage accessories and children's clothing.

One of the charms of ChuPa is that the layout changes every day, so you never get bored every time you visit.

I always want to come back because I can always feel the love that all the staff have for second-hand clothes, and the memories that reside in each piece.

I've bought a lot of clothes over the years, but all of the clothes I still have from my school days and from a few years ago were bought at second-hand clothing stores.

It's timeless, timeless, and easy to match. That's the beauty of second-hand clothes.

Whether it was when I was a student or when my parents were young, each piece of used clothing inherits someone's memories and attachments, creating a new story.

I feel that by continuing to have love, we can not only enrich our relationships with ourselves but also those in front of us, and build wonderful stories in our lives.

May the circle of love that connects the past and the future continue forever through old clothes.