Best Vintage Clothing Stores in Paris

Located in Le Marais neighborhood, The Parisian Vintage is your one-stop shop for luxury and high-end products. From handbags to coats to blazers to shoes, the store is more than your typical thrift shop or consignment store. With the hopes of redefining luxury and giving premium pieces a second-life, those interested can find a carefully curated selection at The Parisian Vintage from rare Chanel bags to MM6 Maison Margiela Tabi sneakers.

Fashion collectors and enthusiasts alike will find this brick-and-mortar location filled with unique vintage finds. Bringing high-quality vintage pieces from renowned Japanese and Italian brands from COMME des GARÇONS to Issey Miyake to Stone Island, The Archivist is all about the nostalgic touch.

Born out of a love for archival pieces, En Face co-owners Jacks Phaël and Ben Comuce started the store in hopes of becoming the go-to holy grail spot for vintage menswear fashion. From apparel pieces to footwear, magazines and even books, the store sees Phaël and Comuce's retail fashion knowledge come through in the merchandising and styling.

24 Process is a treasure trove for off-the-beaten-path vintage items. After all, half the fun of going to vintage stores is about the hunt and satisfaction of a good find after some hard work. From Jean-Paul Gaultier mesh tops to Prada Harrington jackets and Oakley sorts from the early 1990s, the racks are filled with hard-to-find gems.

What started as a pop-up has now become a full-fledged vintage outpost. L'epicerie is for the vintage technical lover who is looking for out-of-production Arc'teryx, Stone Island and Oakley pieces, to name a few brands. For the functional streetwear lover, this is the spot.

Founded by Paul Ben Chemhoun in 2012, the concept of Brut has changed over the years. First dominating the vintage utility and workwear world early on, the store has evolved from just an archive store. It is now its own label, but Chemhoun returns to his roots, constantly sourcing reworked pieces to create an ever-changing selection of ready-to-wear. For its Vintage Archives shopping, Brut requires an appointment so customers can receive an exclusive curation.

At a glance, Chez Snow Bunny makes you feel as if you've stepped into a futuristic time capsule. The store has early pieces from mid to high-luxury brands. From vintage Ed Hardy to Jean Paul Gaultier and even Balenciaga, the store stocks apparel and accessories. Located in a prime intersection in Le Marais, just off the corner from must-stop shops like OFR and The Broken Arm, Chez Snow Bunny is for the '90s and Y2K style hunter.

French and Japanese fashion often go hand in hand. The intricate attention to detail from the Japanese and the craftsmanship of French high luxury make this store a go-to for vintage Japanese fashion. Focusing on bridging the fashion connection between both markets, often brought on by the likes of Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Junya Watanbe, Gaijin offers a broad selection of gems from Japan.

First opened in 1994, Thanx God I'm a VIP aka TGV, has long been a staple in the vintage scene in Paris. Located in the trendy 10e arrondissement, the store is a must when buying vintage luxury pieces of unique patterns, editions, colors and more. A broad range of pieces from any era of fashion, the collection offered at the store is vast. Turning into a key spot for fashion lovers, the store also has its own in-house label as well as a café to wind down and even a radio station.

For the high-fashion lover, the store stocks an array of luxury brands, as well as its own EREM-label pieces. From silk Prada scarves to Vivienne Westwood and Christian Dior archival pieces, the selection is endless. The store is welcoming and offers a premium shopping experience in Le Marais.