Bristol's best vintage clothes stores

Bristol's best vintage clothes stores

Posted on: 18 Oct 2018

It’s a badly-kept secret that you don’t have to break the bank to find decent second-hand, vintage, branded and streetwear clothing in Bristol. It’s a well-dressed city what can we say! Even the city’s charity shops are well-endowed with branded garments and cute vintage pieces, but you need to be in the right one at the right time to bag the bargain. It’s all a matter of luck but they are always, always worth a visit when you’re out for a shop. 

 

Please Note: This article is featured in our GO OUT magazine, however, due to a software glitch during the editing process, the addresses for each store in the print version are incorrect. Please find the correct addresses below, or contact us with any queries. Happy shopping!

Don Majors on Cheltenham Road.

Don Majors - 233 Cheltenham Rd, Bristol BS6 5QP

Most in Bristol will know Don Majors as the go-to place for designer vintage and streetwear clothing. Located on Gloucester Road, the shop is colourful, bold and unlike its competitors. What began with two men’s wardrobe has now grown to be one of the best independent retailers in the city. They stock a range of second-hand clothing, handmade apparel and accessories as well as being host to many vintage designer brands.

 

Loot - 6 Haymarket Walk, Bristol BS1 3LN

Loot is located between the Bear Pit and Bristol Bus Station.

Located on the top of The Bearpit, Loot stocks a range of re-worked vintage clothing. With designer brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, sportswear brands like Adidas and vintage Levis, there is a huge variety of ever-changing clothing. They also sell their own Loot label clothing.

 

RePsycho - 85 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8AS

Inside the RePsycho store on Gloucester Road.

RePsycho is a real vintage gem of a shop located on Gloucester Road, Bristol’s independent district. It’s like walking into a time capsule, with all the items that span the eras. They also collect a fantastic selection of vintage homeware. 

 

Uncle Sam’s - 54A Park St, Bristol BS1 5JN

Get your fill of American style at Uncle Sam's on Park Street.

The name pays homage to the old American patriotism of the second world war, and you’ll find that the nods to the past don’t stop there at Uncle Sam’s. Inside you’ll find all-American clothing such as Levi’s, biker jackets, western shirts and more. 

 

Thrift - 35-37 Park St, Bristol BS1 5NH

Inside Bristol's Thrift.

Thrift is Park Street’s latest addition. With a huge amount of 90’s apparel in stock, shoppers can bag three items for £10, and grab something a little more lavish for under £25 - perfect for refreshing your wardrobe as you start life at uni.

 

Urban Fox - 58 Corn St, Bristol BS1 2AZ

Outside the Urban Fox store.

The go-to place for faux fur coats! Urban Fox is located on Corn Street and should be your first stop when you’re looking for something a little bit out-there to liven up your look. The shop stocks many vintage items, including lots of fun shades - perfect for festival season.

 

Sobey's - 6 The Arcade, Bristol BS1 3DR

Inside Sobey's, located in The Arcade.

Sobey’s specialise in selling re-worked and retro clothing. Situated in the beautiful Victorian Arcade in Bristol’s shopping quarter, many pieces inside are one of a kind. This one should certainly be on your list if you’re after one-off pieces of jewellery.

 

For any more information on the above stores or with any queries regarding location, please contact us or search a store on Facebook.

Article by:

Hannah Moll

Hannah recently graduated with a degree in English with Writing. She is an avid writer, freelancer and creative. She is currently writing her first full-length novel and a collection of poetry. Always out and about in Bristol's music scene, she attends music events on a weekly basis.