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July 04 2024
Shopping in the capital is serious business and the boom in London vintage shops proves it. London fashion culture has always held a space for vintage pieces - that’s anything made between 20-100 years ago. Thrifting clothing, finding antique jewellery, or shopping at vintage designer shops in London is a great way to add unique pieces to your wardrobe more sustainably.
On the second floor of the well-known Alfies Antique Market in Marylebone you’ll find Vintage Modes, popular among the rich and famous, fashion buffs, stylists and clothes designers. The venue features a carefully curated selection of designer vintage collections and antiques across pre-loved clothing, jewellery, and other accessories. Antique and vintage collectors have frequented Alfie’s for over 40 years, it’s a great place to explore a rotating stock of treasures, all with their own unique story.
The founder of The Hirst Collection, Amanda Wrigley, describes the venue as ‘a jewellery museum where you can actually buy things.’
Amanda’s collection has grown over years in the business with her mum, Shirley. The Hirst Collection store is based near Notting Hill Gate and hosts over 2000 unique pieces, from earrings, rings and necklaces to brooches, cufflinks, and special collections.
This impressive collection of antique jewellery is available at all price points, they offer high-end designer jewellery and more affordable pieces that are accessible for everyone, which as far as we’re concerned makes it a top contender for best antique jewellers in London.
Nordic Poetry is one of the best designer vintage shops in London if you’re looking for big name buys. Founded by a Swedish stylist Ameli Lindgren, they’ve been selling the best second-hand designer vintage in London’s Shoreditch since 2007.
Nordic Poetry describes itself as a conscious luxury archive where visitors can buy clothes and accessories by respected designer brands like Chanel, Christian Dior and Vivienne Westwood. Some of the most iconic fashion pieces at Nordic Poetry are only available for rental or at a showcase for eyes only.
If you’re looking for designer vintage clothing in Notting Hill, Found And Vision are based on Portobello Road and have been selling collectible pieces and vintage clothing since 2012. Well-known by editors, stylists and those who love finding and treasuring rare second-hand clothes, Found And Vision often supply vintage designer pieces for Vogue and Dazed, among others. Each item in the archive has been hand-selected by the team and can be bought or rented from their storefront location.
Circa Vintage is a designer second hand shop and vintage boutique in London’s Fulham. Their enormous collection of designer vintage spans pre 1920s to 1990s fashion that can be browsed online or from inside the boutique, if you book an appointment.
The special haute couture vintage and wedding vintage collections feature specially selected pieces that are truly unique, perfect if you’re looking for something borrowed and genuinely one of a kind for your special day.
Now you know where to look for luxury vintage shops in London, why not head out on a tour of London’s best designer second hand shops – you never know what you might find. To rest after a long day of treasure hunting we’d love it if you joined us at one of our Thistle Hotel locations such as Marble Arch, The Tower or Piccadilly.
