London’s Best Retro Vintage Shops
The best vintage shops in London are right around the corner, brimming with treasure troves, sustainable options, and beloved second-hand finds. In the age of mass production, sometimes it's refreshing to buy something that's more unique or one-of-a-kind, so check out our top five retro vintage stores with funky dresses from the 80s, vinyl’s from the 60s, and funky kaleidoscopic pieces.
1. Paper Dress Vintage
By day, Paper Dress Vintage sells beautiful second-hand clothing but, by night, the racks are pushed aside for a spot of live music and revelry. This specialist shop in Hackney puts sustainability at the heart of their business, preferring to sell high-quality garments over throwaway pieces.
Location: 352a Mare St, London E8 1HR
Image Credit: Paper Dress Vintage
2. Vintage Paradise
Trendy Brick Lane is home to this specialist vintage shop selling colourful Y2K clothing (and some 90's garments sprinkled in there too). Filled with funky prints and trendy silhouettes, visitors can channel their inner 2000's fashionista at this stylish and iconic, vintage boutique.
Location: 220 Brick Ln, London E1 6SA
Image Credit: Vintage Paradise
3. Here After
After finding out about Here After Vintage, Londoners will not want to go anywhere else to find psychedelic prints from the 50's and beyond. In fact, the store is inundated with kaleidoscopic pieces that'll make you stand out from the crowd. Make sure to check out all their funky accessories!
Location: 151 Brick Ln, London E1 6SA
Image Credit: Vintage Paradise
4. Beyond Retro Soho
Beyond Retro has many locations throughout London, but if we had to narrow it down to just one location - it would have to be Soho. The racks and racks of clothing are a delight for visitors to browse through, especially for those dedicated treasure hunters who won't stop at anything until they've found the perfect piece. Shoppers can find anything here, be it funky Hawaiian shirts or 70's prairie maxi dresses.
Location: 19-21 Argyll St, London W1F 7TR
Image Credit: Beyond Retro
5. Third Man Records
As the bright yellow exterior would suggest, Third Man Records is not to be missed. If the vibrant display wasn’t enough to lure you inside, then the equally colourful interior will be. Teeming with 60’s style and large-scale photography, this record store is keeping physical record sales alive and well. They even have a basement level for intimate, live gigs from upcoming artists!
Location: 1 Marshall St, Carnaby, London W1F 9BA
Image Credit: Third Man Records Matt Chung
If you enjoyed this, then check out our Top 5 Dessert Shops in Chinatown or download our Blast to the Past guide on all things retro…
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