Gothenburg
The best second hand stores, according to the vintage and sustainable style influencer Jean Bosco Nzubaha.
What are your favourite stores?
So hard to pick just a few. But if I categorize after what I’m looking for I would say Beyond Retro and Broadway & sons. These are the stores I go to if I’m searching for a specific item for example a shirt or boots. The prizes are a little bit higher but the selection is very good and the staff is so helpful. When Im looking for different and unique accessories at really affordable prices I go to places like Stadsmissionen, Erikshjälpen, Holmens marknad, Röda Korset.
Who inspires your style in Gothenburg?
Random people in the street. I love passing by old men and/or women, they always have this effortless style and sometimes I ask myself if they know how good they look. I like when the style feels more natural and not so strict.
When visiting Gothenburg, don’t miss out on..
A good coffee at Da Matteo, cozy streets.
Second hand and vintage
Arkivet
Järntorget 4
A popular destination for its excellent sorting of only accepting and selling trendy, clean and fashionable clothes.
Beyond Retro
ARKADEN 7
This Beyond Retro store is the largest in Sweden, tucked in the Arkaden mall in the centre of the shopping area. According to them you can find over 15,000 unique items. It’s a perfect place to find costumes for parties.
Björkå & frihet
Linnégatan 9 and Ångpannegatan 5.
Jackets, sweaters, shoes and accessories for everyone, regardless of how you identify your gender.
Broadway & Sons
Korsgatan 7
This is the place to find extensive and rare collections of vintage military, workwear, sportswear and leatherwear garments and accessories. Founded in the 80s and now operated by the sons of the founder.
Boutique Laila
Götabergsgatan 22
The leading words are trend, luxury and quality. High-end and mid-end brands are mixed with unique picked items from the bigger fashion chains.
Erikshjälpen
Victor Hasselblads gata 11
Having children, looking for a nice dress or just searching for a winter jacket? Here you can find a little bit of everything.
Evergreen
Ånäsvägen 6A
Vintage clothing mostly for women from higher valued brands. A lot of wonderful accessories and shoes.
Holmens Marknad
Ryttmästaregatan 3
A lot of furniture, big and small. The clothing section doesn’t take much place but its good, you can treasure hunt for shoes and leather jackets.
Myrorna
Järntorgsgatan 10
Another beautiful store where you can find a lot of beautiful items and clothes for every occasion.
Röda Korset
Hökegatan 32 and Första Långgatan 28 C
Here you can find clothes for everyone regardless of gender, including children wear. Don’t forget to check out their accessories and interior design.
Stadsmissionen
Akaden, Femman, Norra Ågatan 6, Korpralsgatan 1, Angereds centrum and Amerika gatan 4
This is a place to go to if you need anything, women-, men-, children wear, interior items or accessories, everything is here.
Ethical and sustainable stores
Houdini
Magasinsgatan 22.
This is the place to get your outdoor gear and cozy comfortable clothes from your home office. Houdini is making a serious effort to be 100% circular and is a good option for those of you who want high quality and high ethical standards.
Grandpa
Vallgatan 3.
At Grandpa you can find a variety of clothes and items from Scandinavian brands making an effort to offer more sustainable products. Kowtow, Kings of Indigo, Knowledge Cotton Apparel, Swedish Stockings and Sandqvist being among them.