{"id":264110,"date":"2019-12-09T17:46:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T17:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wearable-souvenirs-10-best-places-for-vintage-shopping-around-the-world\/"},"modified":"2019-12-09T17:46:04","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T17:46:04","slug":"wearable-souvenirs-10-best-places-for-vintage-shopping-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/nn\/wearable-souvenirs-10-best-places-for-vintage-shopping-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Wearable souvenirs: 10 best places for vintage shopping around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Earth is suffering, and we all know that. Choosing to travel in a sustainable way<\/a> and supporting eco-friendly hostels<\/a> is already making a big difference. That being said, the fashion industry alone accounts for 5% of all manmade greenhouse gas emissions, and experts say that percentage is set to grow. Not to mention the ethical implications of underpaid workers and child labour. Being bombarded with all this information can be overwhelming, I know it was for me. I love fashion and creating new outfits, so I started looking into ways to do it in more sustainably. Given that most eco-friendly brands right now are quite expensive, and working with a backpacker\u2019s budget, I turned to vintage and thrift shopping, something that I thought was limited to pretty ladies wearing red lipstick and a beehive. I started warily, but I still remember the feeling of finding that perfect vintage t-shirt for a bunch of euros, and before you know it, I was hooked.\u00a0If you want to learn the best places for vintage shopping around the world, you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n

The cool thing about buying second-hand is that you\u2019re not putting anything new into our ecosystem. All those clothes were already loved and worn, and their only options were to end up in landfill\u2026or in your closet! There\u2019s also a hunting aspect to vintage shopping that I took a liking to. Finding the perfect fit is so much harder than selecting the right size on a website, and once you stumble upon a piece of clothing you like and that looks good on you, it feels like the stars have aligned. Truly a magical feeling! Thrifting became a hobby of mine, and as a traveller, I started implementing it in my trips, too. Every time I was in a new place, I would reserve at least half a day to raiding those foreign second-hand stores, on crazy itineraries that took me around the coolest neighbourhoods. I was often coming back home with unique vintage finds as souvenirs, and I started getting the same feeling I got when I travelled as a child pre-internet stores, when I was excited for all the different places I could shop at. I loved showing up at school with some funky pants and answering \u201cI got them in Paris\u201d\u201d when asked where they were from. I know, a bit pretentious, but you\u2019d be lying if you said you didn\u2019t love it too!<\/p>\n

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Through vintage shopping while travelling, my closet started turning into a postcard box made of clothes accumulated from around the globe. Memories of that trip would be woven into the fibres of the garments and every piece started meaning so much more than clothing used to. How precious is it to see a world map of the places you\u2019ve been every time you open your wardrobe? There are cities out there full of the coolest and quirkiest pieces, just waiting for you to ransack through their racks.\u00a0 As a backpacker, I\u2019d urge you to take some time to explore the local vintage scene wherever you are. And if you don\u2019t know where to start, take a look at our top ten best places for vintage shopping around the world. Go on – get thrifty!<\/p>\n

1. Milan, Italy<\/h2>\n

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Milan is the fashion capital of the world, with designer stores lining the sidewalks that the most stylish people you\u2019ll ever see stomp their stiletto heels on. Think faux fur coats and huge sunglasses, plus that one quirky element to show the world you\u2019re that<\/em> high fashion. You\u2019d think second-hand stores wouldn\u2019t belong in a city so posh, but you\u2019d be wrong. The Solari neighbourhood, south of the city, boasts quirky windows and neon signs showing off a more sustainable and fun side of this high fashion hub. My personal favourite is Humana Vintage<\/a>, a true vintage store selling fifties dresses to cosy grandma sweaters, with prices that go as low as \u20ac5 and deals going on all the time. A few blocks from there you\u2019ll find yourself in the street of vintage stores, with a bunch of thrift stores all a couple metres from each other. SNAP Milano<\/a> is a cool concept store selling vintage pieces gathered from all around the world. If Japanese fashion appeals to you, definitely give it a try. Bivio <\/a>has both a male and female store and specialises in designer pieces. So go rummaging – you could snag a pair of snazzy velvet green Versace Jeans pants for as low as \u20ac20! They\u2019re also willing to buy your old clothes: a great way to refresh your backpack without running out of space!<\/p>\n

Humana Vintage, <\/em>Via Cappellari, 3, 20123 Milan MI<\/em><\/p>\n

SNAP Milano, Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 11, 20123 Milan MI<\/em><\/p>\n

Bivio Milano, Via Lambro, 12, 20129 Milan MI<\/em><\/p>\n

Bivio Milano Donna, Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 4, 20100 Milan MI<\/em><\/p>\n

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2. London, UK<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019ve heard anything about London, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard about Brick Lane and its iconic vintage stores. London is one of the best places for vintage shopping and names like Rokit<\/a> are legendary. The price tag can reflect the fame though, and although I recommend visiting the main stores if you\u2019ve never been, I thought I\u2019d include a couple of backpackers\u2019 budget tips too.<\/p>\n

Beyond Retro<\/a> is one of my favourite places to shop in London and online, with cool reworked pieces and a perfect sustainable record that includes reusing shipping boxes and shipping by sea instead of air. Some of their stuff can be pricey, but you can also find affordable pieces that still have that cool edge to them.<\/p>\n

The best way to spend money while buying second hand in London is by hitting charity shops. On top of helping the Earth, you\u2019ll also give a hand to the different charities they support. Being donation-based, you\u2019ll be better off heading to the western part of the city, where posh people live and donate their clothes. Oxfam <\/a>in Notting Hill will hook you up with a cheetah mini skirt for as cheap as \u00a33, and you\u2019ll be helping an association that\u2019s working to end poverty all around the world at the same time.<\/p>\n

Wombats City Hostel London<\/a> is located in Whitechapel and is only a short walk from the thrifty neighbourhood of Shoreditch and Brick Lane. Check out all the hostels in London<\/a> to plan your vintage tour of the city!<\/p>\n

Rokit, <\/em>101 Brick Ln, London E1 6SE, UK<\/em><\/p>\n

Beyond Retro Soho, 58-59 Great Marlborough St, Soho, London W1F 7JY, UK<\/em><\/p>\n

Oxfam, 144 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, London W11 3QG, UK<\/em><\/p>\n

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3. Dublin, Ireland<\/h2>\n

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In many cities, all the best vintage stores are crammed together. In Dublin it\u2019s no different, as all the best places for vintage shopping are right behind the popular Temple Town, famous for its bright red bar and a couple of other pubs. If you manage to avoid the calling of a fresh pint of Guinness, go up Fawness Street and get ready to immerse yourself in the marvel of Irish vintage shopping.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t miss Lucy\u2019s Lounge<\/a> because of its bright pink fa\u00e7ade \u2013 it\u2019s hella chic inside and out!.. Climb down the stairs and find yourself in the wonder of sweaters and vintage jeans. What\u2019s interesting about this one is the impressive collection of vintage lingerie and lacy corsets, handy if you\u2019re looking to get lucky in the leprechauns\u2019 land.<\/p>\n

Something I love about shopping in Dublin is their vintage reworked stores, which take pre-loved pieces and turn them into an Urban Outfitters worthy number. Fresh<\/a> has a super clean feel thanks to its all-white interiors and perfectly organised selection. If you\u2019re on the hunt for a pair of white vintage Levi\u2019s, this is the place to go. Nine Crows<\/a>, which is right next door, is one of my favourite second-hand stores in the whole world, boasting a cool-girl vibe, vintage berets and cropped flannels to fulfil all your country girl dreams.<\/p>\n

Just like Dublin\u2019s shopping scene, the hostels in Dublin<\/a> are pretty slick. Generator Dublin<\/a> has an on-site bar, a games room and plenty of fun events like karaoke and drinking games. It\u2019s somewhere to channel your inner hipster!<\/p>\n

Lucy\u2019s Lounge, <\/em>11 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n

Fresh Limited, 1 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n

Nine Crows, 22 Temple Lane South, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n

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4. Stockholm, Sweden<\/h2>\n

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Stockholm was one of the first places I thrifted in and it should be considered one of the best cities for vintage shopping. The thrifting culture is big in Scandinavia, just like how everything\u2019s cool and sustainable (they\u2019re just the best, ugh). You\u2019ll just have to venture to the hipster neighbourhood of S\u00f6dermalm to find vintage stores aplenty. My beloved British Beyond Retro has a Swedish store too, but if you\u2019re visiting you should absolutely check out Humana Second Hand<\/a>. Although they have a similar name, this company is not affiliated with the Italian franchise, but you\u2019ll find their stores all over Scandinavia and Germany. Their selection is perfectly curated and ranges from leather jackets to cool sweatshirts. What I love about it is that it feels like a regular store and misses that \u2018old clothes\u2019 vibe that can scare off newbies. It\u2019s just like Urban Outfitters, but with a much more fun (and cheap!) selection.<\/p>\n

City Backpackers Hostel<\/a> has a vintage vibe throughout \u2013 perfect for you old souls! Don\u2019t forget to check out our other hostels in Sweden<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beyond Retro, <\/em>Br\u00e4nnkyrkagatan 82, 118 23 Stockholm, Sweden<\/em><\/p>\n

HUMANA Second Hand, Timmermansgatan 23, 118 55 Stockholm, Sweden<\/em><\/p>\n

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5. Vancouver, Canada<\/h2>\n

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Being Canada is the capital of everything that\u2019s hip and sustainable, it makes sense that Vancouver would be the number one spot to check out for vintage shops when heading North. Right in Yaletown, the coolest part of the city in my opinion, you\u2019ll find a couple of spots nestled in between a caf\u00e9 and a cool brunch place that are worth a visit. House of Vintage<\/a> is an aesthetic fanatic\u2019s dream, with racks and racks of perfectly organised clothes going from flannels (it\u2019s Canada, duh) to skirts and accessories. They also have a household section if you\u2019re looking for a used toaster or something like that.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re after the classic North American thrift store experience, head to the Value Villages<\/a> all across the city. These don\u2019t really offer a curated selection of pieces, but more an overwhelming amount of clothes that you have to look through until you find that hidden gem. Who would\u2019ve guessed you\u2019d go hunting in Canada?\u00a0Bargain hunting that is!<\/p>\n

Samesun Vancouver<\/a> is centrally located, so it\u2019s surrounded by the city\u2019s best bars and clubs. If you don\u2019t feel like going out, chill by the on-site bar! Explore all of Vancouver\u2019s hostels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

House of Vintage, <\/em>1008 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n

Value Village,\u00a06415 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3X5, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n

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6. Portland, USA<\/h2>\n

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Could the hipster capital of the world not be included on this list? Portland, Oregon<\/a>, is known all over the world for its craft breweries and quirky coffee shops, but its vintage shopping scene is a gamechanger. You can\u2019t miss Buffalo Exchange<\/a>, right in front of the famous Powell\u2019s City of Books, probably the most popular thrift store in PDX. The store is big, so it\u2019s likely to feel a bit overwhelming, but if you take your time, you\u2019ll be able to find a range of interesting pieces, some even with the tag still on! The big downside is its central location, that makes it quite busy on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n

To live the authentic Portland lifestyle, dedicate a whole day to vintage shopping. Head to House of Vintage<\/a>, a collective of different dealers selling clothes, accessories and bags in a huge warehouse in the Sunnyside area, so iconic it\u2019s where some of the Portlandia outfits are from. Top it off with some food from local food trucks and a pretentious handcrafted coffee and you\u2019ll be living like a local.<\/p>\n

With Portland\u2019s hostels<\/a>, it\u2019s kitchy vibes all around. HI Portland Hawthorne<\/a> is a charming eco-friendly hostel that offers free light breakfast, bicycle hire and fun activities. Get to know this wonderfully wacky city and book your stay now!<\/p>\n

Buffalo Exchange, <\/em>1036 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, USA<\/em><\/p>\n

House of Vintage, 3315 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA<\/em><\/p>\n

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7. New York, USA<\/h2>\n

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Vintage stores tend to reflect a city\u2019s vibe, so the more a place is cool, edgy and fashionable, the more you\u2019ll find gems hidden between the thrift stores\u2019 racks. That\u2019s why the Big Apple is one of the best places for vintage shopping, offering a variety of stores as big as its number of different personalities. Depending on where you thrift, you\u2019ll find different ranges and prices: Ina<\/a>, Tokio 7<\/a> and Micheal\u2019s<\/a> on the Upper East Side are full of designer gems and fashion interns trying to look the part on a budget. If you move towards Brooklyn, you\u2019re deep in hipster territory, with Quality Meding<\/a> helping you to rock the mechanic-chic look with dungarees and distressed workwear. Thriftwares<\/a> is full of silk dresses and woven bags to effortlessly channel that chic Parisian vibe.<\/p>\n

New York<\/a> is known as the city that never sleeps, but you\u2019ll at least need a rest after all that vintage shopping! You don\u2019t have to spend big bucks to live like an Upper East Sider. Freehand New York<\/a> just seeps style and is calling your name!<\/p>\n

INA, 110 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003, <\/em>USA<\/em><\/p>\n

Tokio 7, 83 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003, <\/em>USA<\/em><\/p>\n

Micheal\u2019s, 1125 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028, <\/em>USA<\/em><\/p>\n

Quality Mending, 705 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA<\/em><\/p>\n

Thriftwares, 70 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA<\/em><\/p>\n

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8. Tokyo, Japan<\/h2>\n

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Tokyo is a crazy city, and so is its vintage shopping scene! The best places for vintage shopping are in Shimokitazawa, a neighbourhood close to Shibuya metro station. If anything, it\u2019s definitely where most of them are! I\u2019m talking hundreds <\/em>of different shops. Seriously, it\u2019s overwhelming. If you add to that all the temporary pop-up shops, there\u2019s no way you\u2019ll be able to hit them all… but that\u2019s ok because it gives you a reason to come back!<\/p>\n

Obviously with so many, there\u2019s a thrift shop here for every style and every budget. Personally, I prefer the ones that stay under 20\u20ac, but I\u2019m willing to make an exception for places like Grapefruit Moon<\/a> because it\u2019s just too cute and deserves a visit if you\u2019re ever in Tokyo. To stick to a backpackers\u2019 budget, head to New York Joes Exchange<\/a>, where you can bring your old clothes and get new ones in return! Or, I mean, someone else\u2019s old clothes. If you don\u2019t want to spend your whole time in Tokyo looking for thrift finds (understandably!), check out Shimokita Garage<\/a>, a vintage market where you\u2019ll find different sellers all in one place. Score!<\/p>\n

While wandering through the neighbourhood of Shibuya, make The Millennials Shibuya<\/a> your base. This ultra-sleek hostel has reclining pod beds and a futuristic bar.<\/p>\n

Grapefruit Moon, <\/em>\u3012<\/em>154-0000 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2 Chome\u22122\u221211 <\/em>\uff11<\/em>F, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n

New York Joe Exchange, 1 Chome-20-4 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n

Shimokita Garage, 2 Chome-25-8 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n

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9. Paris, France<\/h2>\n

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The dreamy capital of France is especially known for true vintage shopping and less thrift finds. So, think beautifully curated boutiques and slightly more expensive prices. At around 30\u20ac for a pair of pants though, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s too bad in a city that\u2019s home to designer labels like Saint Laurent and Chanel.<\/p>\n

Most of the more affordable vintage stores in Paris<\/a> are located in the Marais district, like Coiffeur Vintage, a cute wooden door that opens to floral prints and organised chaos, or Vintage by Ramin<\/a>, pretty hard to miss because of its hot pink awning. You\u2019ll also spot quite a few Kilo Shops<\/a> around Paris that, as the name suggests sell clothes by weight, usually \u20ac40 per kilo. Some of their locations are themed – for example, Kilo Shop Kawaii specialises in Japanese fashion.<\/p>\n

The cool thing about vintage shopping in Paris is that the Parisian style is timeless, so second-hand items will look just as good as brand new ones. Fill your baskets with pastel coloured cardigans, midi dresses and perfectly fitting jeans, and get ready to embody the effortless chicness of a French girl!<\/p>\n

So why not head to the world\u2019s capital of fashion and stay in one of Paris\u2019s hostels<\/a>? Stay in the artsy district of Belleville at Les Piaules<\/a>, where you\u2019ll be welcomed with funky interiors, lush dorms and an on-site bar!<\/p>\n

Coiffeur Vintage, 32 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France<\/em><\/p>\n

Vintage by Ramin, 64 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France<\/em><\/p>\n

Kilo Shop Kawaii, 65 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France<\/em><\/p>\n

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10. Los Angeles, USA<\/h2>\n

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LA is beaches, Hollywood stars and wannabe influencers, but it\u2019s a score for vintage shopping too! Maybe it\u2019s because everything is so spaced out and many thrift stores can thrive, or maybe it\u2019s because in a city so big it only makes sense that someone would end up getting rid of something nice at one point or another.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles second-hand shopping is all about quantity, with the massive Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store<\/a> being a prime example \u2013 it\u2019s the biggest thrift store in LA! You can get lost in this store for hours, finding gems like vintage Ralph Lauren blazers for $8 hidden behind a pile of Forever 21 faded tops.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to buy into the hype of a popular attraction though: a simple visit to the many Goodwills <\/a>around the city will do! Given the huge selection they carry, you\u2019re bound to find something cute and interesting in any of them. It\u2019s science!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to walk down Hollywood boulevard after all the shopping is done. LA\u2019s hostels<\/a> give a relaxed and summery vibe making it the ideal chill out space. Walk of Fame Hollywood Hostel<\/a> is ON Hollywood Blvd. So, I guess I\u2019ll see you in the movies\u2026<\/p>\n

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store, 210 N Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA<\/em><\/p>\n

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Each of these cities has so much more to offer, not to mention all the vintage stores hidden in the other parts of the world! I hope that next time you find yourself in a new place, you\u2019ll decide to check out the best places for vintage shopping too, and maybe come home with a little wearable souvenir. And if you happen to find something really cool, please let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n

Keep reading:<\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf1f Things to do in Shoreditch: The ultimate guide for eating, drinking and shopping<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f Where to stay in New York: a neighbourhood guide<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f The 11 best hostels in Los Angeles<\/a><\/p>\n

About the author:<\/h2>\n

Hello! I\u2019m Linda, born in Rome under the Aquarius constellation. Hobbies include drawing on coffee cups\u00a0\"\u2615\ufe0f\", playing with glitter\"\u2728\"\u00a0and pretending to be a witch\u00a0\"\ud83e\uddd9\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\".\u00a0\"\ud83c\udf0d\"\u00a0Favourite place on earth: Budapest, Hungary\u00a0\"\ud83c\udfe1\"\u00a0Favourite hostel: Clink261 \u2013 London, UK. 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