There is always a particular thrill about exploring vintage shops and the varieties of items they offer. There is never a visit like another as their collections are always changing and we don’t really know what to expect and what we will find.
It is kind of a treasure hunt, especially for collectors. And with vintage fashion now trending, it’s just an exciting experience to take a visit of discovery for vintage clothes and accessories you can acquire for a fraction of their original prices.
Here are shops you can visit for vintage wearables and accessories to home decor, memorabilia, and collectible prints and posters.
#1 Depot Vente Beirut
Perhaps the most famous thrift shop for funky clothing and accessories is Depot Vente Beirut in Mar Mikhael, a proud pioneer in the vintage and second-hand clothing scene in Lebanon.
#2 Hamra Vintage
This thrift shop is located in Hamra and sells a range of second-hand accessories such as bags and glasses, as well as some retro telephones and home decor.
#3 Chic Beirut
A vintage clothing store in downtown Beirut, Chic Beirut collects and sells pre-owned luxury brand items. You may also find new vintage items of past collections.
#4 Second Base
One of Lebanon’s leading vintage shops, Second Base’s goal is to give a chance for second-handed items such as vintage and hipster clothing. The store’s location is in Monot and its revenues go to the humanitarian NGO Fabric AID.
#5 La Boutique du MarchΓ© aux Puces
A very cool vintage house in Gemmayze, Gouraud Street, La Boutique du MarchΓ© aux Puces sells vintage pieces collected from around the world, from home decor and furniture to clothes, and more; a house full of vintage gems worth discovering!
#6 Halabi Bookshop
“Bringing you happiness with a Dash of Nostalgia” is Halabi Bookshop’s slogan. This tri-lingual bookshop supplies old, used, and new books for all ages. It is located in Kaskasm El-Horge 57, Rue Jalloul 77.
#7 Garage Luxe
An authentic pre-owned luxury store in Ashrafieh, Garage Luxe basically sells vintage and pre-owned luxury items ranging from designer watches to bags and clothing.
#8 Nouvelle Vague Store
Located in Said Akl Street, Nouvelle Vague collects wearable timeless vintages from around the world, even haute-couture and high brands. It also has an online shop.
#9 HISTOIRE GEO
Presenting itself as a new style of “Brocante” shop, Histoire Geo, as its name indicates, sells heritage items from Lebanon and around the world.
It’s located in Zahret El-Ihsan Street, in Achrafieh.
#10 Abboudi BouJaoude Vintage Prints
For the lovers of old prints and posters of old movies, this store represents a treasure house. Its owner, Abboudi BouJaoude, is a passionate cinephile and art collector. You’ll find movie-related pop culture memorabilia, posters, and magazines, as well as old books and pictures.
It’s located in Abla Street, Beirut, and has also a store online.
#11 Vintage Magic Beirut
A small Lebanese business that has attracted our attention on Instagram, and we decided it should join this listicle. Vintage Magic Beirut sells cool pre-owned clothes for both women and men, which you can select on Instagram and pay upon delivery at your door.
#12 Pink Henna
At Pink Henna in Mar Mikhael, you will find vintage and new creations accessories, including jewelry, and handbags, and also home decor items.
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