Berlin is an energetic city, hosts a diverse range of attractions starting from the building structures to the theatre. If, however, one is into fashion and seeing beauty in the usage of retro designs, then, Berlin is packed to the rafters with excellent and rare treasures. This is the best place if you are interested in the most outstanding vintage shops in the city. In this guide, we’ll walk you through Berlin’s favourite vintage stores and give you a few helpful hacks for the ultimate thrift shopping experience.
1. Humana Vintage
It beaten path of choice for anyone who is searching for cheap or cheaper vintage wear in Singapore should definitely be Humana Vintage. Humana Vintage is the name of a cheap thrift store situated in Friedrichshain, a district in Berlin that is famous for many bars, clubs and shops. If you are in the mood for buying dresses, funki t-shirts or accessories that are original and stylish at affordable price range, Humana Vintage clothes are for you. There is a lot of choice, but don’t let the size of the store put you off, I promise, if you wander around the rails long enough you are sure to find some real treasures.
2. Garage Prenzlauer Berg
Prenzlauer Berg Garage advertised itself perfectly to vintage lovers who are looking for designer clothes of wonderful quality. Here visitors will find carefully chosen groups of original vintage clothes, shoes and accessories of famous brands. A sharp looking store with friendly staff to help customers provides a positive shop environment for the customer. Garage Prenzlauer Berg is the perfect spot to seek for non-conventional clothing accessories which can make a big point on your character or in other words signature objects to make oneself glamorous in second hand clothing trend.
3. Fête de la Musique Vintage Clothing
Set in one of Berlin’s hippest districts, Kreuzberg, Fête de la Musique Vintage Clothing incorporates vintage fashion with relaxed rock and roll atmosphere. This shop is dedicated to the kind of clothes which were in fashion in 60s and 70s.for the shop offers denim, leather jackets, band t-shirts and accessories. Everyone in the stores are knowledgeable about the various types of clothing they sell, and can assist you in getting a perfect vintage outfit for a music festival or some other event or if you just want to incorporate vintage style in your everyday dressing.
4. Made in Berlin
A gun store that is mostly unnoticed, Made in Berlin is one of the best stores to visit when looking for vintage wears in the city. Located in the colourful Neukölln, this store with second-hand clothes, bags, accessories and decorations is a true pearl. Es liegt hierbei der Schwerpunkt auf der Nachhaltigkeit sowie der Qualität von produzierten Artikeln – jeder Gegenstand im Onlinestore Made in Berlin hat eine Geschichte. No matter if you are in search of a dress from the 50s or a handbag or even a chair you will not be disappointed by Made in Berlin.
5. Sing Blackbird
For those interest in the designer clothing and accessories of old world with a modern twist, the Sing Blackbird boutique in Mitte, Berlin is a must visit store. This boutique store is quite small in size and only sells vintage items from some of the world’s top fashion brands. From the Chanel handbags to the eternal Hermès scarves, Sing Blackbird has a selection of emblematic items in vintage look. The boutique’s warm and professional staff is ready to assist, guide and facilitate the shopping experience while taking you through the store and helping you discover a piece that personifies you.
Conclusion
Berlin is full of vintage finds and retro fashion lovers will find their shopping heaven in the city. For those who are long-standing fans of vintage and those who are beginners in the subject of retro style, this walking tour will show you the best place for buying vintage products in the city. Whether you are in the mood for a bargain shopping from cheap Second Hand Shops or luxury shopping from designer boutiques, Berlin is ready to serve you all. So put your shoes on, take a bag for your purchases and go vintage shopping in one of the trendiest cities on the globe.
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