Whoever said vintage is timeless surely knew a thing or two about fashion. With more of us embracing a sustainable lifestyle and making choices that are great for the Earth, vintage shopping is the new grand shift! And you know it — these pieces hold a certain value because of the story they tell.
Gone are the days when eBay was the only choice for vintage and thrift shopping. So conscious consumers — here's a list of the best Indian vintage stores to shop from.
Bodements is a true delight for any fashion fanatic. Stocking an exclusive range of preloved pieces, find yourself gawking at their range of jackets and skirts. These pieces are carefully handpicked across Europe — so whether it's a printed top picked in Madrid or a jacket from Paris, you know you're in for a treat. We've got a thing for their earrings. '70s psychedelic earrings to '60s golden clip-ons — these accessories will add a unique value to your wardrobe. Men, if you're looking for a similar option to get your printed tees from, check out this brand.
You can also follow Bodements on Instagram to discover their latest drops and sales.
Founded by Carol Humptsoe, Carol's Shop is truly a dream. This Instagram store is based out of Nagaland, and Carol handpicks her collection from Nepal, New York, Delhi, Bombay — basically everywhere she travels to. As a result, her collection is refreshing, buoyant, and often moody. For those of you who cannot get enough of prints, Carol's Shop has a lot to offer. If you like pieces from this store, we bet you're going to love this brand right here.
Eccentricity is in — you are bound to get a taste of it with RedEmpress. This Instagram-vintage store was founded by Asu Longkumer and Aesha Merchant. Genderfluid shirts to gold-chain linked pattern shirts — this store is all about a burst of colours and style that stands out. The duo handpicks these pieces during their sojourns and they have pieces for both men and women. The price ranges between INR 2,500 to 8,000. Time to make a bold sustainable statement. While you're at it, you can also check out this online store.
From Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Priyanka Chopra — Viange has found space in every celebrity closet. And why not? It's India's first vintage designer jewellery store. Pieces from Dior, Valentino, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, and several other iconic designers can be bought from Viange. If you've been waiting to invest in a designer piece, this store has to be on your list of haunts.
The other thing that Viange is known for is its comprehensive collection of vintage Chanel. Find their ever-famous CC earrings too. If you're looking for kurtas, printed tops and dresses, jackets, and tunics to accessorise your jewellery with, check out this amazing online store.
The moment we spotted oversized white shirts on Folkpants, we were sold. Founded by Lumri and Linno Jajo (a sister duo), this Instagram store sells second-hand clothes of great quality. Curating products from local stores and during their trips, Folkpants is home to both bold and minimalistic fashion. Spot florals, gingham prints, and a whole lot of pieces with dramatic collars and sleeves. And the best part? Folkpants is all about affordable fashion.
Whether you like casuals or chic formals — Mirinwon has something to appease everyone. From printed shirts to bags — this store has a lot of beauties worth grabbing. This store has both vintage and thrift pieces ranging from INR 500 to 6,000. The store has designers and brands like Louis Vuitton, Vans, Miu Miu, Sisley, Coach, Ralph Lauren, etc. The best part is they've got bags too.
We recommend following them on Instagram because most of their stuff gets sold out within hours.
Specialising in sweaters, hoodies, wind cheaters, winterwear jackets - Vinatge Inc offers a budget-friendly collection from its pre-loved collection, Expect mainly sportswear brands like Nike, Reebok, Adidas, and a bunch of other brands. If you're into those citesy Korean type sweaters, well surely check out their collection! Psst, we had eyed their adorable M&M sweatshirt, however, it's not sold out!
An amalgamation of uber-cool street fashion brands and unique vintage finds, Dolce Vee offers every day occasional outfits that range from brunch to date nights or vacations. They're using their online thrift store to encourage conscious shopping and at the same time support fundraising for their educational NGO, Educo.
What's in for you? Pretty dresses from Forever21, tops from Chemistry, pants from Uniqlo, party wear from Zara and Versace, bag from Guess and lots more. And all of it at super affordable rates starting at just INR 500 and upwards!
Launched during the pandemic, All Things Pre-loved by Pritika Rao will give you the chance to buy everything from jackets, coats, skirts, shorts and bags. What we love is that a lot of the offerings are also upcycled. So the skirt you buy might just have been jeans once upon a time. Currently, they seem like they're on a sabbatical, but don't discount them. The last message was "Dropping Cool Things Soon!".
Check it out here.
The Dog Pile Thrift is an Instagram store started by Akshaya, Rhea and Sera and was born out of their love for animals and sustainability. This page is where they sell thrifted clothes and donate 100 percent of the revenue to various animal shelters and rescue organisations. Find casual tops, dresses, and pants that you can add to your wardrobe without adding much to your carbon footprint.
Read more here.
