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    1. 2020

      Creation of the fripsquare.com website with a selection of vintage clothing found by Maïté Sulliger

    2. 2021

      Showroom opening for vintage items

    3. 2022

      Creation of the recycled eyewear brand Kelani Eyewear, owned by Fripsquare.

    4. 2023

      Opening of a hybrid concept combining a specialty coffee shop, founded by Willy Mam, and a vintage clothing store in the heart of Lausanne's Sous-Gare district.

    5. 2025

      Second Fripsquare Café opens in Place Saint-François, Lausanne.
      (without the thrift store)

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  • Our Story

    More than a thrift store. More than a café.

    Fripsquare was born from a simple observation. We are a generation that deeply loves fashion, beautiful things, and trends. But we are also a generation that is becoming aware of the impact of its consumption.

    For a long time, these two realities seemed incompatible.

    Why continue to produce millions of garments when our planet is already overflowing with forgotten treasures?

    At Fripsquare, we are convinced that it is possible to dress stylishly without contributing to textile overproduction.

    Fashion is a perpetual cycle. A well-chosen vintage piece can transcend decades, be worn in a thousand ways, and tell a new story with each person who wears it.

    It is this vision that gave birth to Fripsquare Vintage Store.

    Our mission is simple: to make second-hand desirable, accessible, and easy.

    We scour for you the most beautiful vintage pieces, selected one by one, so that you can enjoy the best of fashion without spending hours rummaging through flea markets or yard sales.

    Each garment is carefully inspected, washed, and prepared before joining our store or website.

    The Founders

    Maïté

    The story begins with Maïté, who has always been passionate about fashion.

    After several experiences in e-commerce, notably in Switzerland and then in Manchester for the brand Missguided, she discovered the behind-the-scenes of the fashion industry and its excesses.

    Soon, it became clear: there is another way to consume.

    In 2020, she launched Fripsquare with a simple ambition: to show that second-hand can be as inspiring, trendy, and desirable as new.

    Even today, she personally selects a large part of the pieces, designs the collections, develops the website, and shares the adventure on social media.

    Her mission: to change the image of second-hand and inspire a new way of consuming fashion.

    Willy

    In 2023, the adventure took on a new dimension when Willy officially joined the project.

    A former manager in specialty coffee, passionate about customer experience and the coffee shop world, he then conceived a unique concept in Lausanne: bringing together a specialty coffee shop and a vintage store under one roof.

    From space design to recipe creation, and team development, Willy built the Fripsquare Café universe with one idea in mind: to create a warm place where people want to stay.

    Today, Fripsquare is no longer just an online store or a thrift store.

    It's a true living space.

    The team

    What started as a project driven by two enthusiasts has become a fast-growing company.

    Today, more than 40 employees contribute daily to making Fripsquare a success, across the cafe teams and the vintage store teams.

    Everyone shares the same vision: to offer an exceptional experience, promote more responsible consumption, and develop this project with passion.

    Without your loyalty, none of this would be possible.

    So thank you.

    The shop

    For two years, Fripsquare operated out of an 11m² former gas station in the Sous-Gare district of Lausanne.

    A small, unconventional space where a big adventure was born.

    Today, we have moved a few streets away to create a much larger space where fashion, coffee, and community meet.

    You'll find:

    • Hundreds of carefully selected vintage pieces
    • New arrivals every week
    • Comfortable fitting rooms
    • Our collection of recycled Kelani eyewear
    • A specialty coffee shop renowned in Lausanne

    Our advice: visit regularly.

    Every week brings a new batch of gems.

    The Coffee Shop

    At Fripsquare, coffee isn't just an afterthought.

    It's an integral part of the experience.

    Conceived and developed by Willy, Fripsquare Café is a friendly place where you can work, meet friends, or take a break during a shopping session.

    On the menu:

    • Matcha
    • Chai latte
    • Specialty coffees
    • Lobster rolls
    • Cinnamon rolls
    • Artisan pastries
    • Viennoiseries

    and much more besides...

    Because a good day often starts with a good coffee.

    Hours & addresses

    📍 Ch. de la Joliette 5, 1006 Lausanne

    Thrift Store Hours (sous-gare):
    Monday - Friday 10:30 AM - 7 PM
    Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM

    Café Hours (sous-gare):
    Monday - Friday 7 AM - 7 PM
    Saturday - Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM

    📍 Place St-François 6, 1003 Lausanne

    Fripsquare Café St-François
    (no thrift store)

    Monday - Friday 7 AM - 8 PM
    Saturday: 8 AM - 8 PM
    Sunday: 9 AM - 7 PM

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    Our values

    Quality & Experience at the Core

    We make no compromises on the quality of our products, whether it's the food selected or the clothing offered.

    Giving meaning to what we do

    We create with intention: every detail counts and must be consistent.

    Constantly evolving

    We learn, we test, we constantly question ourselves.

    Transforming responsible, conscious, local, and human consumption into an easy, enjoyable, and stylish experience.

    Media coverage

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    Thousands of people have tested & approved the concept

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 281 reviews.

    Customer photo review of -

    T-Shirt et Jeans: le combo printanier indémodable. Merci Fripsquare 🩵 la qualité Levi’s à prix tout doux on aime!

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    Customer photo review of Phoenix - bronze

    Ces lunettes sont magnifiques! Bon, je n’arrivais pas à me décider parmi 2 autres modèles donc je les ai tous pris 😂. Acheter Kelani prend tout son sens pour moi et je ne me verrai pas acheter d’une autre marque : Kelani c’est l’alliage parfait entre éthique et style ! Et derrière leur conception se trouve de magnifiques personnes ✨

    Phoenix - bronze

    Customer photo review of Zenith - écaille de tortue

    Je les adore et je les porte tous les jours 🍑 on me demande souvent d’où elles viennent :) merci kelani !!

    Zenith - écaille de tortue

    Customer photo review of Sierra - écaille de tortue

    Lunettes magnifiques qui protègent bien du soleil et qui vont avec n'importe quelle tenue :)

    Sierra - écaille de tortue

    Customer photo review of Taïga - noir

    Je les adore, je les emmène partout, super qualité.

    Taïga - noir

    Customer photo review of Sierra - écaille de tortue

    J’adore le look quelles font!!! En plus le fait quelles soient en écaille ça rajoute quelque chose. Trop contente

    Sierra - écaille de tortue

    Customer photo review of Taïga - noir

    J’adore !!! Le modèle Cat eyes, le must have des paires intemporelles à avoir et en plus fabriquée en matière recyclée et à un prix dérisoire. 3 ans que je les ai, la paire n’a pas bougé, elle est ultra confortable et légère. Je recommande vivement (et doublement pour son faible impact écologique !).

    Taïga - noir

    Customer photo review of Zenith - Gris

    Enfin trouvé une paire originale sans en faire trop ! Merci !

    Zenith - Gris

    Customer photo review of Zenith - Gris

    J’ai enfin trouvé une paire originale sans en faire trop ! Je ne les quitte plus

    Zenith - Gris

    Customer photo review of Zephyr - noir

    Je les porte au premier rayon du soleil ! Elles protègent bien, sont hyper légères et tiennent bien sur la tête ! Ma paire préférée ❤️

    Zephyr - noir

    Customer photo review of Carte cadeau

    Super, messages personnalisés, reçus dans les temps. Trop bien, merci ! :)

    Carte cadeau