Milan
The best vintage & second hand stores, according to the Creative Marketer & Sustainable Stylist Isabelle Lind.
What inspires you in Milan?
Architecture, the lovely scent of burnt espresso and croissants in the morning mmm! And the style of fashion-conscious Italians!
When in Milan, don't miss out on..
The amazing saffron pasta at Osteria dell’Oca Giuliva, it’s pure gold!
Via Brera, 2
Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 3 & 12
A real institution. With three locations in the heart of the city and a unique selection of vintage clothing and accessories from the 1800s to the present, Cavalli e Nastri is the vintage epicenter of Milan. A landmark for designers, actresses, models and shopaholics.
Via Giacomo Mora, 7
As they call themselves: Vintage hunters from around the world! And I can only agree. They offer: custom works, jackets, amazing denim pieces. While in the Ticinese area, you can’t miss out on this pearl!
Via Conte Rosso, 22
This gem is located in a funky and upcoming design area in Milan. Perhaps not the most central zone you'd pass on a Milan weekend getaway. But it's easy to get here with both metro and bus and you won't be disappointed. Cecilia (the owner and also CO founder of Madame Pauline Vintage) has always great stuff to offer.
Via Edmondo de Amicis, 43
Via Cappellari, 3
Via Vigevano 32
Humana Humana Humana, we all know Humana now right? With three locations in Milan and with very different selections of vintage and second hand clothing, it's a must to explore when in Milan.
INDACO Second Hand
Via S. Gregorio, 11
Located in Porta Venezia, a stone's throw from the shopping street Corso Buenos Aires. At INDACO you'll find cool jackets, lovely colored Levi's denim, patterned shirts and lots more. It's always nice to swing by this pink happy place.
Via Mecenate, 84
"Everything old is new again"
In this ‘bazaar’ anyone can have her/his own space and sell more or less what they want. At East Market you will find a kaleidoscopic selection of different styles. From one stand entirely dedicated to denim and interior items, handmade goods, bling bling jewels to crochet swimwear, cowboys boots and the list goes on. Remember, East Market is only organised once a month or on special occasions. Sign up for their newsletter to never miss out of this fun market.
Via Bernardino Ramazzini, 6
So, when the big East Market is closed, you may swing by this inspiring place. Also located close to the Porta Venezia area. But heads up, they have really good stuff. Max Mara coats, Burberry trench coats, insanely cool tie dye Levi´s denim jackets, funky interior items etc.
Mercatone dell'Antiquariato sul Naviglio Grande
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4
Every last Sunday of the month Navigli is full of vendors selling everything from fashion pieces to interior items, jewelry and decorations. Definitely worth a visit!
Via Pastrengo, 15
Ambroeus has been selected by The New York Times as one of the five unmissable places in the Isola neighborhood in Milan. They offer carefully selected vintage pieces, in particular between the ’60s and ’90s, along with pieces by famous contemporary brands like Gucci, Prada, Missoni and more pop brands.
Via Padova, 36
Viale Umbria, 52
Via Paravia, 75
At SHARE you will find pre-loved pieces from the big chains, but also some vintage treasures and occasionally some branded goodies. This place can be really surprising, you never know what you’ll find!
Foro Buonaparte 74
What makes Madame Pauline special is the atmosphere that you will experience while entering this shop, it's like in a Parisian living room of the ’60s. The warm colors and dreamy selection of clothes, bags and jewelry pieces from the early 1900s to the 1970s, with frequent forays into contemporary high fashion makes the shopping experience at Madame Pauline Vintage so Extra!
Corso Garibaldi, 7
Located in the heart of Milan, Surplus is easy to reach! They offer a splendid selection of Made in Italy quality goods, hats, accessories, color popping items, denim and a lot more, to locals and tourists coming from everywhere.
Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 4
Via Lambro 12
Bivio has the concept of “buy-sell-trade” which has turned out to be very successful. For each sold item Bivio offers immediately at your choice either money or a voucher and not only when (and if) these items will be sold. At Bivio you may find pre-loved treasures from fast fashion chains to brands like Rotate, Ganni, Celine, Prada and so on. A good mix!
Viale Monte Nero 18/A
Vintage Garden offers a mix of second hand and vintage garments. Everything at terrific prices and it's no coincidence that the owner who runs the store has the philosophy of wanting to make fashion accessible to everyone (with respect for the environment).
Usato Firmato Luxury & Design
Piazza Ernesto de Angeli, 12
This is a fun place. Here you may find a little bit of everything. If you're in for a scavenger hunt, pay this place a visit!
Viale Montello, 8
Carefully selected items such as those perfect preloved trench coats, denim for every style and everyday shirts you want to live in. They furthermore have a BAR inside the store, or perhaps a store in the bar? Oh well, just go there. Staff is really nice too!
Via S. Maurilio, 24
Pre-loved gems for both him and her from brands like Fendi, Miu Miu, Prada but not limited to!
Via Piacenza, 7
This family-run pearl is located in the old resin market, born during World War II, three generations of vintage clothes and unique secondhand styles and difficult to find accessories. At Old Star you will find: military clothing, styles from the 50s, 60s and 70s, jeans, jackets, traditional dresses.
Via Orti, 35
Okay, Archetipo offers a very carefully selected range of vintage and pre-loved items. Colorful jackets in materials like tweed to leather, exclusive handbags, accessories. And btw, Via Orti is like a cosy and calm oasis in this vibrant city,
Via Pietro Custodi, 12
I wouldn't call PWC a vintage shop... It's a bit of an understatement to be honest. In this crazy, tiny but wonderful space, you’ll find military hats, scenic dresses, original propaganda pins, toys from the ‘90s, an excellent selection of pre-owned clothes and a wide variety of costume jewellery. I love it!
Via degli Arcimboldi, 5
This gem has lit up Milano's streets since 1975, they offer a wide choice of used and new clothes, shirts, jackets, furs, dresses, polo shirts, sweatshirts, jeans and much more. Located in the fancy areas and very central!
Via Medici, 15
Vesto buys and sells carefully selected pre-loved clothes and accessories. If you have clothes laying around not being worn, it's time to pay Vesto a visit. Their buyers will value your items and buy them from you, such a smart concept!
Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 52
Sous Vintage Shop opened in 2010 and is located in the cosy and pittoresque Navigli district in Milan. It is a real "Mecca" for Vintage and second hand lovers.
Via G. Sacchi, 3
Vintage Delirium is surely a unique place, located in a mysterious courtyard and furnished with outstanding furniture. Vintage Delirium is not only a showroom that boasts one of the largest collections of vintage clothing in the world but also an oasis of research where you can come across everything that has concerned fashion from the beginning of the century until today. Roaming around at Vintage Delirium is an experience.