The
TRASHION
Guide To:
Vintage Shopping
in London
T
he great thing about
vintage clothing is that
it has history and character. Vintage adds that extra edge to anyone’s wardrobe, whether you wear it
head to toe or mix and match
with one or two pieces, it
never fails to make a unique
style statement. Every girl
would admit to that secret
enjoyment we get when the
compliments start rolling in
and the reply is simple; “oh
this? Well, it’s vintage.” It’s
that pleasure of sitting quietly in the safety that noone else will look like you.
Of all the fashion capitals in Europe, London has
to be the epicentre of vintage finds. From Brick Lane
to Camden Market, there
are thousands of square
feet of the city dedicated to
finding that amazing one of
a kind piece to perfect any
wardrobe. The first thing
you need to note is that the
majority of the best vintage
stores are out of the main city
area so Oyster card in tow,
it’s time for an adventure . . .
If you’ve got a heavy
purse and a fair amount of
caffeine packed into you,
then head for Brick Lane in
the Shoreditch area and, in
particular, the side streets
surrounding it. Rows upon
rows of vintage boutiques
hidden in little nooks and
crannies will greet you so
keep your eyes peeled. Your
first stop however must be
Beyond Retro on Cheshire
Street- a 5,000 square foot
warehouse store stocked
with racks upon racks of vintage garments. Ten years
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