14 London vintage shops – The best second-hand shops in London

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Modes & More stocks beautiful designer pieces, couture and rare accessories from Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Celine and Yves Saint Laurent. It’s the perfect destination to head to if you’re looking to invest in designer pieces that are more like buying a part of fashion history and something to cherish wearing for years to come.

48a Moreton St, Pimlico, London SW1V 2NH

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One of A Kind Archive has provided its customers with some of the most sought-after clothing since it was first established in 1994. For nearly three decades, the shop has been home to over 5,000 pieces, with new garments added online each week to its extensive collection.

281 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TZ

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Karen Vintage Boutique on Portobello Road is the vintage destination for show-stopping pieces. From shimmering Paco Rabanne (pictured here) to impressive secondhand Chanel jewellery, the store is perfect for finding those special designer gems.

Karen Vintage Boutique, 293 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TD

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With various locations across East London, House of Vintage stocks a carefully curated selection of rare and unique menswear and womenswear pieces, from the 1920s through to the 1980s. It opened its first store in Shoreditch in 2010, its second in Hackney Central, and finally its third location in Broadway Market.

Various East London locations

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Over the past three decades, Rokit has recycled more than one million tonnes of discarded clothing and accessories.

The store started as a stall in London’s Camden Market back in 1986, focusing on vintage denim thrifted from American cowboys. This was a huge hit, so it wasn’t long until the stall grew into a two-storey shop on the high street, and it continued to grow from there.

Various London locations

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One of London’s most well-known vintage hot spots, Portobello Green Market spans from Ladbroke Grove tube station, to the Westway, then on to Portobello Road. The famous Portobello Green Canopy is where you can find the permanent Portobello collective of fashion designers, vintage collectors, and stylists. The market is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, making for a thoroughly enjoyable day out.

Under the Canopy, Portobello Road. W10, London W10 5TD

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The Hirst Collection describes itself as a jewellery museum where you can actually buy things. The store owner, Amanda Wrigley, has a love for jewellery that goes back to watching her mother open her antique business in 1964. She would join her at antique fairs and, a little bored, started buying cheap costume jewellery for as little as 50p. The rest is history, and her store is now known as a hotspot for amazing pieces.

59 Pembridge Rd, London W11 3HG

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Beyond Retro is one of the more well-known vintage shops, with locations across London. It began in 2002 as a single warehouse-turned-retail store and now recycles in every way possible – from plastic bags to packaging. In terms of buying stock, Beyond Retro chooses to ship its products from abroad by boat rather than air, to keep its carbon footprint minimal.

Various London locations

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What makes Atika different is that it not only stocks amazing fashion, but it also sells furniture, coffee, records and art. The store has over 20,000 vintage items, while it also stocks independent designers and reworked vintage – from high-end labels like Burberry and Armani, to sport brands including Champion and Adidas. It also has an extensive range of denim, from Levi’s to Tommy Hilfiger, so you can find the perfect pair of vintage jeans.

55-59 Hanbury St, London E1 5JP

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Relik was originally opened 20 years ago by three partners – Fiona Stuart, Claire Stansfield and Steven Phillip – who all met previously while running their own successful market stalls on the iconicPortobello Road. The independently-owned vintage boutique stocks women’s clothing and accessories from designers including Vivienne Westwood, Alaia and Comme des Garçons.

8 Golborne Gardens, London W10 5NW

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Mero Retro offers all the usual vintage classics, but it’s worth paying a visit for its impressive kimono collections; explore the racks of them, as well as the store’s printed tees, shirts and accessories, which are all handmade. When you buy something in-store, you know it’s for a good cause – the shop is committed to supporting local community projects and also has various fundraising projects for Nepalese community empowerment and Earthquake recovery charities.

2 Bradbury St, Dalston, London N16 8JN