Vintage shops in Paris

Lovers of vintage clothing; the one that tells its own story, as well as those nostalgic for the glamour of a bygone era, fleeing from the current globalized and consumerist fashion, will find in Paris the perfect place to get lost shopping. Just follow our little guide and get the best out of the vintage stores in town.

Vintage Bar

Located in the Jewish quarter of Le Marais, you will find there bags and shoes from great designers like Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent, coats, fur, jewelry and accessories, only for women. It is a refined and selected store where you can find real treasures, but prices are not suitable for all budgets, given the quality of articles you can find. If you want to get something luxurious, this is your store. (16 rue de la Verrerie, metro St. Paul- Hôtel de Ville. Open from 11 to 20 hours)

Joy

Is also located in Le Marais and you´ll love it for its lovely decor. Its strong point is that in addition to vintage items for women, they also sell pieces of new designers. It is the place to purchase unique and original designs. (38 rue du roi du Sicile, open from 11:30 to 20, Sundays from 13 to 19).

Free´P´star

Still in Le Marais, you will find boutiques Free´p´star 3, 5 minutes away from each other. These stores are Ideal for those who enjoy digging through mountains of clothes and find real bargains. For less than 50 Euros, there are plenty of coats and a good collection of clothes and accessories from 1 euro. (8 Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 61 rue de la Verrerie and 20 rue de Rivoli. Open from 10 to 21 and from 12 to 21 on Sundays and holidays)

Didier Ludot

The ultimate vintage shop in Paris. Founded in 1975, Didier Ludot is located in one of the galleries of the Royal Palace. It is dedicated to high fashion and possesses unique clothes, representative of the style of each era from 1920 to 1980,  here you will find designs by Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior among others. For its price and exclusivity, regular customers are upper class and some of its dresses have appeared on the Oscars. It is a must go if you want to admire fancy dresses and feeling like a celebrity. (20 Galerie de Montpensier, Metro Palais Royale. Open from 10:30 to 19, closed on Sundays).

Kiliwatch

Is Paris’ most exclusive store, dedicated to vintage universe. This is a world leader, star of many fashion magazines, so its prices are not cheap. It´s a great space, with carefully sorted item, which you will love getting lost. You´ll find the latest fashion trends and vintage creations by young designers. (64 rue Tiquetonne, metro Etienne Marcel. Open from 11 to 19:45, closed Sundays, Mondays from 14 to 19:45)

A great way to break the routine and enjoy the French capital is to go shopping for a weekend in Paris. Just don’t forget to book one of our apartments in Paris