London is a treasure trove for vintage enthusiasts. The city is home to a wide range of stores and markets bursting with unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. Whether you are an avid collector of rare items, passionate about keeping your wardrobe secondhand, or simply enjoying the thrill of the hunt, there's something for everyone. Below, see our picks for some of the best vintage shopping destinations across the UK capital. These 5 are definitely worth a visit!
Atika
Spanning two floors of a Victorian warehouse, Atika is the biggest vintage store in London. It has five different rooms, each packed from floor to ceiling with various items. The store boasts over 20,000 pieces of sustainable vintage and reworked fashion, as well as presenting independent artists and designers. While everything here is secondhand, Atika always stays up-to-date with current trends in the mainstream and vintage worlds. Head here not just for unique clothing finds but also to shop art, books, magazines, and homeware.
Nordic Poetry
Nordic Poetry is East London’s hottest spot for exceptionally unique vintage clothing. Founded in 2007, the store curates and sells luxury fashion, focused on respected designer brands such as Christian Dior, Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and many more. Here you will find hundreds of classic and modern clothing pieces from every decade, so you sure won’t leave the store empty-handed.
Rellik
Since 1999, Rellik has been a popular destination for die-hard vintage enthusiasts on the hunt for rare designer pieces. The store boasts an eclectic collection of curated items from the 1960s to the present day. Rellik features pieces from iconic designer brands such as Yohji Yamamoto, Balenciaga, Helmut Lang, Alaia, Yves Saint Laurent, and Comme des Garçons. So make sure to add the store to your must-visit list!
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Rokit Vintage
Rokit started as a stall in Camden’s famous market back in 1986. The founders, brothers Jeremy and Anthony, were originally selling denim that they sourced from the States. The place became super popular pretty quickly and soon grew into a 2-story shop which continues to expand even to this day. From 80s punks and 90s Britpoppers to 00’s stars, including Amy Winehouse - Rokit has seen and dressed them all. The store sells pieces from iconic denim and sportswear labels like Levi’s, Nike, and Adidas, as well as luxury designer brands such as Burberry and Chanel. Aside from Camden, Rokit has shops in Brick Lane and Covent Garden.
Serotonin Vintage
Launched in 2016, Serotonin Vintage is an absolute go-to for vintage womenswear. The store is known as the heaven of rare finds and fun, extraordinary pieces. Come to Serotonin for leathers, neon animal prints, loud graphics, nineties logomania, and sheer fabrics. The store’s eclectic collection includes designer items from Burberry, Fendi, Kenzo, Gucci, Moschino, and other respected brands.
