Out with the new, in with the old. Manchester is chock-full of vintage shops full of secondhand goodies.
If fast fashion isn’t your thing and you prefer your clothes to be retro one-offs, Manchester has your back. The city is brimming with retro clothing that offers old-school charm without pulling your purse strings. Ready to go thrifting? We’ve scoured the city to bring you our very best picks.
Beg, Steal & Borrow
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Beg, Steal & Borrow offers rails of funky, second-hand clothes and service with a smile. For statement pieces, they have you sorted – we’re talking zebra print jackets and thigh-high glitter boots. Don’t worry, they have cool, grunge-inspired clothes and accessories too. Plus, you can donate your own clobber for store credit, meaning you can feed your second-hand shopping habit and bag more fabulous clothes.
Beg, Steal & Borrow, Afflecks, 2nd Floor, 52 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PW.
Pop Boutique
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One of our favourite vintage shops in Manchester is definitely Pop Boutique. You’ll be welcomed by pre-loved garms from the 50s to the 90s, and a pop-filled playlist that’ll have you bopping around. They also stock sunglasses and vintage shoes, so you can rock the retro vibe from head to toe. Complete your look with a statement jacket – we’re talking fringed leather and one-off NASCAR racing pieces. In their Oldham Street shop, head downstairs to find a treasure trove of unique homeware!
Pop Boutique, 34-36 Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JN & Afflecks Palace, 52 Church Street, Manchester M4 1PW.
Blue Rinse
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Swing by Blue Rinse for a cool vibe that mirrors its Northern Quarter location. Known for their “Remade in England’ line, Blue Rinse takes pre-loved vintage threads and transforms them into stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces. Find everything from jewellery your grandparents would love to trendy sweater vests. They also do kilo sales, meaning you can get a whopping kilo of vintage gems for just £20!
Blue Rinse, 29-31 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JG.
COW Manchester
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Located in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, COW is lined with rails of vintage clothing from the 60s to the 00s. Everything is hand-picked and ethically sourced, with their outdated vintage clothes revamped to keep up with current trends. Whether you’re hunting for cargo trousers or a crushed velvet Juicy Couture jacket, you’re sure to find a unique pre-loved treasure to rehome.
COW, 61 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PD.
ReMarket
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The department store of vintage shops in Manchester, sift through a handful of retro retailers under one roof at ReMarket. You’ll find big brands like Dickies, Carharrt, Stone Island and Gucci on the rails, as well as one-off treasures you definitely didn’t come looking for – whoops! Some of the city’s big names like Bare Necessities and Cherry Blossom (our favourite) have set up shop here. Not to mention you can grab a coffee and pastry from Manchester’s own Cuppello’s.
ReMarket, 10 London Road, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 3AN.
Suzy Loves Milo
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Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Suzy Loves Milo is a hidden gem when it comes to vintage shops in Manchester. This small retro shop is a treat for the eyes and ears. Scan through their hand-picked collection of stylish vintage streetwear from big-name brands like Supreme and END as the coolest old-school hip-hop (and a sense of nostalgia) fills the air. What could be better?
Suzy Loves Milo, 40 Spear Street, Greater Manchester, M1 1AS & York House, 20 York Street, Manchester M2 3BB.
Bags of Flavour
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You won’t find hand-me-down knitwear at Bags of Flavour. This retro shop stocks vintage, but big brand vintage catered towards masculine tastes – making it a firm favourite with the lads in Manchester. Find vintage classics from the likes of Adidas, Beghaus and Fila, plus limited edition retro trainers you won’t get on the highstreet. Be quick though, the good stuff gets snapped up fast!
Bags of Flavour, 33 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LX.
Oxfam Originals
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Oxfam Originals is a popular choice for vintage clothing enthusiasts in Manchester, and for good reason. This lovely little charity shop stocks a huge range of quirky vintage clobber that’ll have your pals begging you to tell them where you got your new bits from. We love their rails of colourful cardigans, jazzy shirts and fabulous vintage jackets. They even stock designer clothes so you can get big brand names for an absolute bargain. Need help throwing a ‘fit together? Just ask the staff, they’re super friendly and happy to help.
Oxfam Originals, Unit 8, Smithfield Buildings, 51 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JR.
The Vintage Emporium
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Venture just outside Manchester city centre and you’ll discover an Aladdin’s cave of vintage clothing and treasures. Homed in a repurposed mill, The Vintage Emporium is chock-a-block with 65 independent traders selling pre-loved clothes, retro furniture, unique trinkets and oh-so-much more. Hungry after all that treasure hunting? Pop to the Emporium’s cafe for a slice of cake and you’ll be ready for round two.
The Vintage Emporium, Unit B1, Pear Mill Industrial Estate, Stockport Road West, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2BP.
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