I love this place because everything is arranged in size -- with vintage it can all be hard work…read moreand lets face it -- it is much easier just to see your choices and go for it -- No fuss no muss just start trying A really good layout and lots of space to see and wind around the room - with a small lounge area and a bag section and some clothing -- you can easily spend time here. There are also alot "special" cases scattered with "not for sale "signs - these seem to be the real vintage pieces - - but do not fret there is plenty to try and buy...

This is definitely the best place for vintage shoes. The choice is endless! There are shoes in…read moreevery colour, every size, and from all the eras. The shoes are also very affordable considering an average pair of heels will only set you back £15. Second in line are the bags. They also seem to come in every colour and size. Most of them come in leather and are once again, priced very generously. And last but not least, there are the clothes. I have never actually bought any clothes here. Personally, I think that they are not arranged in the best way and generally a bit messy or stained. I have flitted through the Menswear before though, and found it easier to navigate and generally better in choice. But really... it's all about the shoes here!

I visited this shop in 2013 while on vacation and it was magical. I was led to a small red pouch…read moresitting atop a small red book. Inside the pouch contained a set of Runes and the book of instructions for beginners. Today 2024 those Runes I absolutely love.

OK, so the name is a bit silly and incongruous and Mary Queen of Shops would definitely have a…read morefield day with this place's branding but This Shop Rocks actually has some very nice vintage pieces if you dare to look inside. I have the feeling This Shop Rocks has been under new management for the last few months, that, or the shop's buyer has simply increased their skills exponentially. Once upon a time I wasn't terribly impressed with This Shop Rocks' stock but now I'm routinely tempted by its great array of high quality vintage finery every time I step through the door. Yes, you can pay £100 for a pure silk fifties dress or twenties beaded slip, but if you like your vintage high-quality and eschew designer pieces in favour of the very best vintage you can afford, then you should visit This Shop Rocks next time you're on Brick Lane.

I went here during my weekly voyage to the Portobello market this weekend. From the outside it…read moreseems to be a real treat; photos of past customers Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Victoria Beckham etc cover the windows, and there is a doorbell system on the door which means you cant just stroll in from the street. After a five minute wait outside in the freezing cold we were eventually let in to what is essentially a small room with women's apparel and another tiny room behind it with menswear. The clothes are amazing quality and not just reams of eighties gear like you find in the market, there are some lovely 1940s and '50s pieces here. It is so expensive though, the bag and dress that I liked were each £150 so i swiftly made me way to the door. Its expensive but if you needed something really special this is a good place to go.

One of A Kind is my favourite vintage store on Portobello Road. And Notting Hill. Actually, it's…read moreone of my favourite vintage stores in town. Sure, the doorbell system is a bit wanky, but with clothes like this, it's easy to see why they need to monitor who comes in and out. The shop is tiny - but they have packed it with more stuff than you could believe could fit in such a small space. It's got an absolutely superb range of vintage things - from 1920s sequinned flapper dresses to some phenomenal 80s snakeskin boots. Sure, it's pretty expensive but some places have to be, right? Last time I was here, Kate Moss was also browsing. Only difference was she could afford to buy things, whereas I could not!

What the Butler Wore is a great vintage shop. They carry beautiful old school pieces. What is up…read morewith vintage high heels though? Why are they so small? Did women have super petite feet in the 1960s or do I just have gigantic bear paws? It's just so odd. If I could fit into a pair of one of these gorgeous shoes then I would be out £20, £30 maximum. They carry awesome coats and beautiful dresses. I found a bowtie selection that would make any swing dancer weep. Men's clothes are abundant in this store as well. There are lots of really suave jackets for male hipsters. The woman that runs the shop is lovely. She helped me through the whole shopping experience. If I needed any information from her she was quick to provide it. This place is just a great experience.

What did the butler wear?…read more Well if he dressed himself in this shop, he'd be wearing a lot of uninteresting vintage. Some people like 80's vintage with its loud sequins and copious ruffles. Some people like 60's vintage with its flowing skirts and bohemian prints. Some people like the emperor's new clothes which gets quite risque. Some people like to ride Bengali tigers around town. What the Butler wore like mainly dull 40-60's clothes that don't much hold my attention. Nor do they hold grudges, which is always appreciated. Someone somewhere sometime someplace will like this stuff, but it's not my style. I want color and pizazz and fitted pencil skirts and 20's flapper dresses, not much of which I saw here. (I saw not, but nor did I chainsaw. Good thing eh? But if you know of a good see saw in town, we should talk). There's a lot to look at in the store and the staff seems nice enough, but if this store were a magnet, I wouldn't be a metallic product. I'd probably be plastic, or cellophane or just walnuts and peanuts and nuts nuts nuts.

Mensah is a small, stylish boutique carrying a well-edited range of cool women's vintage wear - you…read morecan find Yves Saint Laurent if you're lucky, but it will cost you. Indeed, most pieces are on the pricier side. There's a lot of leather and sequins (at least currently) and I saw a beautiful white silk floor-length gown just shy of £200. They also have accessories - including some great hats and bags - and old fashion books.

Lovely vintage shop on Portobello Road. The have vintage items from Gucci, Dior and YSL. Great…read moreplace for vintage handbags and jewellery. Best to visit often because good stock fly off the shelfs. Cosy interior with big sofa and fashion magazines.

An excellent vintage shop in Brick Lane territory which has the bet examples, dry cleaned, dated…read moreand displayed nicely. there are two floors of clothes and the ladies in the shop are super helpful. I bought 2 1960s dresses and a handbag for less than a 100 quid. Will definitely be back.

Hands down the best vintage shop in London! It has proper vintage from my favourite eras…read more(1930s-1970s) but also feels really relevant and fresh. I go here at least once a month and I always find a special piece.

This is a great shop with a great selection but the best part by far is the outstanding customer…read moreservice. I was being helped by Neil and Pablo who went above and beyond to help me! Huge thanks to them from a happy customer. 5 star review.

Nice collection of vintage military clothing options. A few gems to be found. Incredibly busy store…read morewith a lot of people in a small space but that speaks to its quality. Prices are good and there are a number of well organized racks. It's worth a visit. I think they are doing what they can to keep a small space functional. Found a few good items here and had a nice visit. Check it out.

Now up in Stokey, Mint is a welcome addition to the 'hood. Wondering where all the used Levi 501s,…read moreold 'stoner' jackets, Pendelton's and corduroys are to be found these days? They're here. Curious to find varsity coats a la John Travolta's Grease or Laugh In-style 60s flower-power dresses and slacks? Mint has those, too. Funky shoes, purses, belts and a bit of jewelry are also to be had. This place sells things one wants, one didn't know one wanted and what one has yet to want. The proprietor is super chill as is, in general, Mint's vibe. Dig it.

Mint Vintage Clothing, formerly known as Loewy, is a small vintage shop located right in between…read moreShaftesbury Avenue and the Seven Dials. I love to step into this shop when I am in the area since it has a nice selection of good quality vintage clothes. Located on two levels, the top floor has all of the clothing for both men and women, while the downstairs area holds a good collection of shoes, boots, bags and sunglasses. I am especially fond of the colourful sunnies and the variety of different nifty dresses that are made my Mint themselves. Come here for a perfect timeless Vintage find.