UNCOVERING LONDON'S TOP 5 THRIFT STORES FOR RARE LUXURY: THE HIDDEN GEMS
Most articles of this kind show generic stores that everyone has heard of. At TRUSS, we show you the places that are seldom talked about. The places where you can be sure to pick up a gem. The best Luxury & Vintage thrift stores in London for their curation. We also tell you exactly what you can expect to find before you make the journey. The best 5 pre-owned luxury stores in London follows:
WHAT MAKES THESE STORES THE BEST THRIFT STORES IN LONDON?
- Curation & Rarity: The London thrift stores we list are the places you are guaranteed to see unique and rare finds. From high-end luxury vintage items from Raf Simons, Prada, Gucci to vintage streetwear and sportswear like Stone Island or Supreme.
- Prices: You can find high-end luxury items at these Thrift stores for a fraction of their original price.
- Expert Knowledge: The owners and staff at these thrift stores are knowledgeable about fashion trends, brands, and the history behind the items they sell. They can provide valuable insights and help you make informed decisions while shopping. Their expertise adds to the overall experience and makes these stores a haven for fashion enthusiasts. An experience beyond your normal thrift stores.
Let's dive into the top 5 thrift stores in London. This isn't a tiered list of London's best thrift stores as each offers a unique selection of clothing.
1 RETRO VINTAGE, NOTTING HILL
Location: Pembridge Road, W113HL
Category: Luxury Vintage
Brands: Balenciaga, Acne Studios, Raf Simons, JW Anderson, Vivienne Westwood, Chanel, Prada and more.
Retro Vintage is a consignment store that was founded way back in 1967 and is probably London's best kept secret as far as luxury vintage thrift stores are concerned.
The affluent community of Notting Hill means that the items consigned to this store happen to be some of the rarest and most iconic luxury vintage items you can find. The prices are also very affordable and we have managed to pick up countless pieces for far cheaper than what they sell for online. There is no website and no pin for google maps. You will just have to trust us.
2 TRADING DESK, SOHO
Location: 7 Walker's Ct, London W1F 0BT
Category: Streetwear
Brands: Supreme, North Face, Bape, Stussy, Nike, Palace, New Balance
Trading Desk is another consignment store where you can trade in your rarely-worn streetwear. Here, you can expect to find rare sneakers and streetwear at top prices. Trading Desk is open every day of the week and is certainly a place to fulfil all of your vintage streetwear needs in London.
3 194 LOCAL, SHOREDITCH
Location: 178d Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA
Category: Technical Wear, Luxury
Brands: Supreme, North Face, Bape, Stussy, Nike, Palace, New Balance
Founded in 2018, 194 Local specialises in curated vintage menswear designer clothing and collectibles spanning from the mid-80s to the late 2000s, with a focus on European, American, and Japanese designers.
They detail garment additional information surrounding the items and what makes them special. Situated in the heart of East London, their storefront serves as a vibrant hub for curation and they encourage engaging in discussions about products, nostalgia, designers, and more.
4 30700.Store, SHOREDITCH
Location: Shoreditch (Appointment Only)
Category: Technical Wear, Luxury
Brands: Oakley, Prada Sport, Stone Island, Burton Analogue
30700 Store is famous for spreading knowledge and information about vintage and pre-owned Oakley & Prada Sport around the world. With many celebrity customers, in person visits are for appointment only, but some items can be accessed through their site. The items available here are some of the rarest and most sought after luxury vintage products.
5 DISARM STORE, SHOREDITCH
Location: Shoreditch (Appointment Only)
Category: Archive Fashion, Luxury
Brands: Armani, Katherine Hamnett, Prada
Disarm Store boasts possibly the most unique curation from our list. Miles, the owner is extremely knowledgable about the garments he sells and with him you can find Archive menswear from Armani, Katherine Hamnett and more. These items cannot be found anywhere else.