1. Cinedoc, Paris
For lovers of vintage film posters and stills going back to the early days of cinema, Cinedoc is the place to head. Drawers of amazing French posters vie for attention with scene stills and photographs of the stars. The shop is crammed from floor to ceiling - a treasure trove. Cinedoc is in the Passage Jouffroy, a wonderful almost secret network of covered glazed shopping arcades dating from the 19th century. Each of the 30 passages has its own architectural style - some, like the Galerie Vero-Dodat, are very grand with black marble columns and painted shopfronts. Others, such as the Passage des Panoramas, are a little run down but contain delightful bric-a-brac shops and stamp dealers. The Passages of Paris are hidden gems well worth discovering away from the traffic clogged boulevards.
Posted by JohnG3502
• Cinedoc, 45-53 Passage Jouffroy, 7500 Paris, France, +33 (0)1 48 24 71 36, cine-doc.fr.
2. Jutka & Riska, Antwerp
A vintage shop I adore! They sell high-end brands such as YSL and Dior but also normal vintage stuff. Lots of accessories (sunglasses, bags, boots, belts) and their own unique line called Jutka & Riska. I saw some other young designers' stuff as well.
Posted by manou
• Jutka & Riska, Nationalestraat 87, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium.
3. Lunettes Brillenagentur, Berlin
When you are in Berlin, make sure to stop by Uta Geyer's vintage eyewear shop Lunettes. She has the most amazing range of never-worn designer vintage eyewear. She stocks it all: from extreme 80s retro nerdy specs, original Ray-Ban Wayfarers to classic 60s Dior sunglasses. The customer service is spot-on and Uta and her girls know exactly which fashion trend suits you best.
Posted by fashionista666
• Lunettes Brillenagentur, Inhaberin Uta Geyer M.A., Marienburger Straße 11, 10405 Berlin, Germany, +49 (0)30 34 08 27 89,
lunettes-brillenagentur.de.
4. I Dream Of Wires, London
An east London-based vintage shop, just off fashionable Brick Lane, with a fondness for 80s fashion in particular. Expect George Michael earrings, Mickey Mouse caps, colourful shell suits and glam Joan Collins garb. Items flying off the shelves have included ski goggles, Knight Rider annuals, electro-age musical instruments among other weird and wonderful things.
Posted by eastside01
• I Dream Of Wires, 68a Cheshire St, London E2 6EH, +44 (0)20 7739 4481, idreamofwires.co.uk; 11am - 7pm every day. Tube: Liverpool Street/Aldgate East.
5. Milgi & Northcote Lane Market, Cardiff
A monthly market (held every first Sunday) either inside or outside the Milgi bar on City Road (an eclectric bar/bistro with video art, squashy sofas, chandeliers and a good line in cocktails and homemade pop).
It's a bit of a hotchpotch of jumble, young designers, live music, DJs, the odd random performance artist and sometimes a BBQ. It's really great for hand-printed T-shirts and pumps, jewellery, second-hand books, vinyl, vintage-rummaging, people-watching, cake-eating, cocktail-drinking. And sometimes it happens at night too, which can be very, very good.
Posted by cdavies
• Milgi, 213 City Road, Cardiff, www.myspace.com/northcotelanemarket.
6. Gotta Have It and Aaardvark Clothing, Los Angeles
Los Angeles is great for vintage/retro clothing, and these two stores, right across the road from each other in Venice Beach, are definitely worth a visit. Aaardvark has plenty of retro T-shirts, shirts and suits, while Gotta Have it has more dresses, vintage knitwear and accessories.
Posted by MsWalker
• Gotta Have It, 1516 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291.
• Aaardvark's Vintage Clothing, 85 Market St, Venice, CA 90291.
7. Laura Dols, Amsterdam
If you like vintage clothes and accessories, you'll love Amsterdam. One of the best places to go for second-hand bits and pieces is Laura Dols. It's a no-go area for men, but women will love this shop. You'll enjoy browsing the dresses and skirts they sell here. From the Thirties all the way up to the Eighties: if Marilyn Monroe were still alive, she would be shopping here.
Posted byRuthA 16
• Laura Dols; Wolvenstraat 6-7, 1016 EM Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 624 9066, lauradols.com.
8. Beyond Retro, Stockholm
In its stock and atmosphere this vintage clothing store typifies the 'bohemian" nature of the surrounding area of this part of Sodermalm with its cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and green spaces where artists, writers and students hang out. There are also free gigs on Sunday afternoons.
Posted by packhorse
• Asogatan 144, 116 24 Stockholm, +46 (0) 8 641 3642, beyondretro.com. Access by tube line (Hasselby-Farsta/Hagsatra/Skarpnack) to Medborgarplatsen station.
9. Ravnsborggade, Copenhagen
The best place to shop for antiques is just across The Lakes from the city centre where over 30 antique dealers are gathered on one street - Ravnsborggade. All independent and varied but conveniently located side by side. A nice walk - whether you're window shopping or looking for hardcore bargains on "old things".
Posted by ColvilleAndersen
• Start at the corner of Nørrebrogade and Ravnsborggade. Just across Dronning Louise's Bridge, ravnsborggade.dk/.
10. RePOP, New York
RePOP is a treasure trove/vintage museum chock-full of everything from mid-century modern furniture at cutting edge prices to marvellous curiosities, like cast iron doll moulds and retro figurine lamps. Fabulous local artisan jewels line the walls as does the work of up-and-coming artists Ellie Balk and Dominic Albo. Pop in before or after heading over to the Brooklyn Flea, five blocks away. This well-hidden boutique has rarities and designer goods to make your day of vintage/antique scavenging a success.
Posted by rustybee3
• RePOP 68 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, repopny.com. Open six days a week. Located near the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Clinton Hill/Fort Greene. The nearest train is the G or C at Clinton/Washington.
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