Vintage is often most original choice, plus its an environmentally friendly way to buy clothes. London has a wide range of fantastic vintage shops where you can pick up some great vintage and retro clothing from days gone by.Start exploring these thrift shops!
Absolute Vintage: The shop has a huge selection of affordable vintage shoes. Situated in Spitalfields, Absolute Vintage is home to pre-loved and unused vintage items.. From quirky statement items to that essential period pieces AV is a mecca for all things vintage - (and literally thousands of shoes!)
Alfies Antique market: Alfies Antique market is London's Largest Indoor Market for Antiques, Vintage, Collectables & 20th Century Design. For over 30 years Alfies Antique Market has attracted serious collectors, interior designers and celebrities to its varied collection of antiques and collectables.
Lucy in Disguise: A unique vintage shopping concept created by popstar Lily Allen and her sister Sarah Owen. Here you'll find carefully sourced vintage pieces, with plenty of designer names. This isn't the place to find budget buys, but some items are available to hire. They even have a personal service hair studio where they offer either vintage hair and make up styling for that special event or contemporary styling, cut and colour!
House of Vintage: House of Vintage is a small vintage boutique in Brick Lane that specialises in one-off pieces from the 1920s to the 1980s. They stock a beautifull edited collection of menswear and womenswear. And they have good news! House of Vintage is now available on Ebay for those who do not live in London.
Camden Market: Camden Market is London's most popular open-air market area with stalls, shops, pubs and restaurants. The market has loads of second-hand shops and stalls that sell everything from elegant 1940s gowns, to cheesy 70s and 80s disco wear.
Pop Boutique: Pop Boutique is a shop that doesn't just sell vintage clothing but all manner of things your everyday vintage junkie might find interesting and even buy. The shop also sells its own brand of vintage style pieces and has a good selection of menswear. It is also good for a quick party outfit.
Radio Days: Radio Days is near Waterloo Station and it has a trove of vintage clothes, accessories and retro clothes. This is a must for hardcore vintage addicts: find a new outfit, hat, gloves or quirky items from yesteryear to add to your home.
Next to all these vintage stores you can always splurge at our fav shops: www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk www.topshop.com www.forever21.com www.primark.co.uk
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