ABOUT

Built by two brothers.

From vintage markets to a growing community across Europe.

Our mission

An alternative to fast fashion, built to last and to express your own vibe.

Jeune Espion is the story of two brothers, one in Paris, one in Barcelona, brought together by the same goal: making second-hand truly accessible, without compromising on quality or style.

Every piece is handpicked to ensure consistency, durability, and a strong vision.

Our selection

March 2023

We create Jeune Espion

Jean visits Étienne in Barcelona. We create our Vinted account and upload our first items.

November 2023

First market in Barcelona

We had made a spinning wheel, but nobody used it 😂

March 2024

We get the showroom in Barcelona

We finally have a physical space to shoot the clothes.

July 2024

First pop-up organized in Barcelona in our showroom

We’re stressed that no one will come, but we manage to bring people in and we’re super proud.

November 2024

First pop-up in Paris

Our French community shows up in large numbers.

July 2025

Jeune Espion for Gaza

We manage to raise over €1,000 in one week for Gaza by reselling clothes collected from our followers.

October 2025

CTRL+ Barcelona opening

We open our first store, CTRL+ Vintage Collective, in Barcelona with Isa. A shared space bringing together our men’s selection and her women’s pieces, and a new chapter begins.

March 2023

November 2023

March 2024

July 2024

November 2024

July 2025

October 2025

Pick better. Wear better.

Quick tips to find good pieces and skip the bad ones.

About Upcycling

Our story

It started in 2022 on Vinted, selling our first vintage pieces.

A year later, we were on the road, showing up at markets across Europe: Barcelona, Brussels, Lyon and more.

At the same time, we built a community through content, sharing brands and pieces worth knowing.

Today, over 40,000 people follow the journey.