Looking for some unique, one of a kind vintage clothing?
London is full of great vintage shops, here's our curated list of the very best ones:
- Annie's Ibiza
If you're looking for some truly unique pieces with fantastic backstories and a love of vintage couture, Annie's is the place to go. Annie's archive at her London store and her online store feature stunning vintage pieces ranging from 1920s flapper dresses to a 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier cone dress. Annie's is definitely on the expensive side, but that doesn't mean you can't also wear her fantastic pieces, with all her archive pieces available to rent.
Address: 3 Newburgh St, Carnaby, London, W1F 7RE
Website: https://anniesibiza.com
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 11AM - 7PM, Sunday 12PM - 6PM.
"What Goes Around Comes Around" is a great vintage shop in the heart of Camden Market. They have a fantastic range of streetwear that takes you right back to the 1980s, filled with varsity jackets and vintage Adidas. It's the place to go if you're looking for some good-quality '80s streetwear.
Address: Unit 32, The Stables Market Chalk, Farm Road, London, NW1 8AH
Website: https://www.depop.com/whatgoesaroundcomesarounduk/
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 11AM - 6:30PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:30AM - 6:30PM.
The Vintage Showroom is perfect for those who can't decide what style of vintage they want. It holds pieces from a variety of decades covering multiple styles, from its impressive collection of vintage denim to its endless militaria. Housing amazing pieces like original 1950s workwear Levi's jeans and 1970s Italian polo shirts, it is unlike most men's vintage shops, spanning so many styles and decades, and housing a huge variety.
Address: The Vintage Showroom, Seven Dials, 14 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9LN
Website: thevintageshowroom.com
If you are a true vintage lover looking for a shop where you can browse endless rails of vintage clothing, Atika is the place to be. As one of the only vintage department stores in London, it is truly a vintage lover's heaven. Spanning over five rooms and two floors, they have everything you could imagine. Along with their vintage pieces, they also feature independent artists and reworked vintage fashion.
Address: Atika, 55-59 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JP
Website: atikalondon.co.uk
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 11AM - 7PM, Sunday 10:30AM - 6:00PM.
"One of a Kind Archive" is a small shop hidden among the stalls at the Portobello Market. It's full of curated rails of 90s and 2000s ready-to-wear designer clothing, favouring brands like Vivienne Westwood, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Rick Owens. Constantly growing their collection, there is always something new to explore both in-store and online.
Address: 259 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR
Website: https://www.1stdibs.com/dealers/one-of-a-kind-archive/
Pennies Vintage is a fantastic hidden gem housing a curated range of 1920s wedding dresses. Along with their wedding dress collection, they offer a range of clothing and accessories spanning decades from the 1910s to the 1960s. They have some truly amazing vintage pieces, perfect for someone looking for original early 20th-century clothing.
Address: 41A Amwell St, London EC1R 1UR
Website: https://penniesvintage.com
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 11AM - 7PM, Friday to Saturday 11AM - 6PM.
When it comes to affordable vintage shopping, PICKNWEIGHT is the place to go. With weekly discounts, sales, and monthly events for kilo sales, they offer great value. They have a wide range of vintage clothing spanning various styles and decades, ensuring there's something for everyone.
Address: 14-18 Neal St, London, WC2H 9LY
Website: https://picknweight.de
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 10AM - 8PM, Sunday 11AM - 6PM.
Classic Football Shirts is a shop full of more than 1,500 retro football shirts. You'll find pieces spanning from 1970s classics to 2000s classics. They have a range of clubs and players among their stock, with prices to suit every budget. It's the go-to destination for a football lover.
Address: 17 Commercial St, London, E1 6NE
Website: https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday 11AM - 7PM, Sunday 11AM - 5PM.
References:
‘5 Years of Annie’s Ibiza: Annie Doble on the Community She Has Built, Kate Moss, and Her New Beginnings as a Designer.’ Perfect˙, https://www.theperfectmagazine.com/features/annies-ibiza-annie-doble-on-the-community-she-has-built-kate-moss-and-her-new-beginnings-as-a-designer5-years-of-annies-ibiza-annie-doble-on-the-community-she-has-built-kate-moss-and-her-as-a-designer. Accessed 5 Mar. 2024.
‘ATIKA London’. ATIKA London, 15 Nov. 2022, https://www.atikalondon.co.uk.
‘Classic Football Shirts’. Time Out London, 26 July 2019, https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/classic-football-shirts.
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‘One Of A Kind Archive - 1stDibs’. 1stDibs.Com,
https://www.1stdibs.com/dealers/one-of-a-kind-archive/. Accessed 8 Mar. 2024.
‘PICKNWEIGHT’. PICKNWEIGHT, https://picknweight.de. Accessed 8 Mar. 2024.
The Vintage Showroom Ltd. https://thevintageshowroom.com/. Accessed 6 Mar. 2024.
Post by Alejandra Smith.