East London has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with trendy shops and restaurants opening one after another. Amid this, Brick Lane is a street that still retains a vestige of its working-class vibe. Originally home to many immigrants from Bangladesh, the area is lined with curry restaurants, and even today, street signs are written in Bengali beneath English.
Although this area exudes an exotic atmosphere, it is also known for its high-quality vintage shops. We'll introduce the vintage scene in the Brick Lane area, focusing on Cheshire Street, which is lined with classic popular stores, large recently opened stores, and renowned shops.
■Absolute Vintage
Founded as a stall in Portobello Market, the shop opened near Spitalfields Market in 2003. A huge selection of men's and women's items is displayed in a spacious space that was originally a warehouse. The number of women's boots and pumps is particularly impressive. With a wide variety of styles and many reasonably priced items, the shop is loved by people of all ages.
【Absolute Vintage】
Address: 15 Hanbury Street E1 6QR
URL: http://www.absolutevintage.co.uk/
■Blondie
This is a sister store located right next to Absolute Vintage. It offers a hand-picked selection of high-quality women's items. There is also a great selection of elegant European-style dresses and accessories. Japanese kimonos are also said to be a popular item. Londoners seem to enjoy wearing kimonos as jackets or cardigans to add a touch of fashion.
【Blondie】
Address: Unit 2, 114-118 Commercial Street, London E1 6NF
URL: http://www.absolutevintage.co.uk/
■BLITZ LONDON
This large store opened in 2011. With a wide selection and a range of items in good condition, it quickly became one of London's most popular vintage shops. The store has two floors and an adjoining cafe, allowing you to enjoy shopping at your leisure. The store stocks roughly half men's and half women's items, and also has a large selection of deadstock items. It also carries an original remade line.
【Blitz London】
Address: 55-59 Hanbury Street, E1 5JP
URL: http://www.blitzlondon.co.uk/
■BEYOND RETRO BRICK LANE
This is the flagship store of a shop with several locations across the city. Since opening in 2002, it has been a constant favorite and a leading presence in the East London vintage scene. The vast space, formerly a dairy factory, is packed with second-hand clothing for men, women, and children. Prices are reasonable, starting from just £5 for T-shirts and £10 for dresses. There's also an outlet section, so be sure to check it out.
【Beyond Retro Brick Lane】
Address: 110-112 Cheshire Street, E2 6EJ
URL: http://www.beyondretro.com/
Visit vintage shops in East London! Check out the famous shops frequented by professionals in [Our Favorite LONDON vol.2]
Read about landscape design with two young London gardener brothers in [Our Favorite LONDON vol.3]
London's delicious sweets scene. Lily Jones, creator of bespoke cakes in [Our Favorite Londo vol.4]
Although this area exudes an exotic atmosphere, it is also known for its high-quality vintage shops. We'll introduce the vintage scene in the Brick Lane area, focusing on Cheshire Street, which is lined with classic popular stores, large recently opened stores, and renowned shops.
■Absolute Vintage
Founded as a stall in Portobello Market, the shop opened near Spitalfields Market in 2003. A huge selection of men's and women's items is displayed in a spacious space that was originally a warehouse. The number of women's boots and pumps is particularly impressive. With a wide variety of styles and many reasonably priced items, the shop is loved by people of all ages.
【Absolute Vintage】
Address: 15 Hanbury Street E1 6QR
URL: http://www.absolutevintage.co.uk/
■Blondie
This is a sister store located right next to Absolute Vintage. It offers a hand-picked selection of high-quality women's items. There is also a great selection of elegant European-style dresses and accessories. Japanese kimonos are also said to be a popular item. Londoners seem to enjoy wearing kimonos as jackets or cardigans to add a touch of fashion.
【Blondie】
Address: Unit 2, 114-118 Commercial Street, London E1 6NF
URL: http://www.absolutevintage.co.uk/
■BLITZ LONDON
This large store opened in 2011. With a wide selection and a range of items in good condition, it quickly became one of London's most popular vintage shops. The store has two floors and an adjoining cafe, allowing you to enjoy shopping at your leisure. The store stocks roughly half men's and half women's items, and also has a large selection of deadstock items. It also carries an original remade line.
【Blitz London】
Address: 55-59 Hanbury Street, E1 5JP
URL: http://www.blitzlondon.co.uk/
■BEYOND RETRO BRICK LANE
This is the flagship store of a shop with several locations across the city. Since opening in 2002, it has been a constant favorite and a leading presence in the East London vintage scene. The vast space, formerly a dairy factory, is packed with second-hand clothing for men, women, and children. Prices are reasonable, starting from just £5 for T-shirts and £10 for dresses. There's also an outlet section, so be sure to check it out.
【Beyond Retro Brick Lane】
Address: 110-112 Cheshire Street, E2 6EJ
URL: http://www.beyondretro.com/
Visit vintage shops in East London! Check out the famous shops frequented by professionals in [Our Favorite LONDON vol.2]
Read about landscape design with two young London gardener brothers in [Our Favorite LONDON vol.3]
London's delicious sweets scene. Lily Jones, creator of bespoke cakes in [Our Favorite Londo vol.4]
