There are many vintage shops in Barcelona especially in the old part of the city, in the Raval, Gothic and Born neighborhoods. They don't always stand out in the middle of the fashionable stores but they are fairly easy to find. However if you are a second-hand shop lover, C/ Reira Baixa is possibly the best street you can think of to find various unique vintage shops. You can find there theatre costumes, dresses, shoes, funky t-shirts etc. On Saturdays there is a vintage street market.
Designed after what a room in a motel should look like back in the fifties, this is the magic and stylish lifetime porject of Elisabet. Thus young woman has a a remarquable selection, one of the best you can find in Barcelona in fact with very afordable prices.
Inside, the clothes including 50s and 60s dresses, neat crocodile handbags and deadstock swimwear, are displayed between an antique reception-style desk, a vintage bathtub or, even, a library corner.
C/ Riera Baixa 5
08001, Barcelona
The first Holala shop opened in Ibiza and there it gained popularity. There are several stores in Barcelona, This hip shop is an absolute must and distinguishes itself from other vintage stores by its artistic image. You will find second-hand clothing between other retro items such as furniture and lounge sofas.
A hoard of colorful catalogues containing garish art, unique fashion and typography warmly welcome you as you enter Holala Plaza. Alongside these, stands a vibrant and ever changing window display full of retro furniture, placing this vintage shop into a league of its own.
C/ Riera Baixa 11,
08001 Barcelona
Le Swing
There are different Le Swing shops in Barcelona but this one is genuinely every girl's glamour dream come true. Not only is the staff very nice, friendly and helpful, it is the place to find many vintage treasures and designer names such as Chanel.
They also have a wide range of unique accesories such as headpieces with veils and feathers and snake skin handbags all displayed beautifully.
C/ Riera Baixa 13,
08001 Barcelona
Lailo
This place is one of the most eccentric and quirky joints in town.There is a wide mix of period dress, theatrical costumes and classic ball gowns which is likely to to make any self controlled adult go crazy. The sight of this vintage hidden gem will have you question many things such as your need for new hat, a classy broach or a full blow eighties ball dress,etc.
Fortunately, the owner is vey helpful and willassist you with the brushing off of month balls so you can take your pick from the finery and go wild in crochet lace.
C/ Riera Baixa, 20
08001 Barcelona
Lullaby
This place is full of clothes ac accesories for men and women from the 50s,60s,70s and 80s. There is something for everyone in this Ali Baba's cave. Lullaby is divided into three levels but only two are open. The entrance and ground floor is entirely dedicated to women and downstairs you can find men clothes and the children department. You can find daily outfits or the perfect retro party dress or costum you have been looking for. This authentic venue features exentric and more conservative vintage that is known for it quality which is the main concern Lullaby takes care of.
C/ Riera Baixa 22,
08001 Barcelona
Slang
This last shop is a more up-to-date and street-orientated - and rather cheaper place to go to. It features endless amounts of variety in quality vintage. Here you have all freedom to check'n'try all that you want but be prepared becaure it is an organized chaos and you can spend an hour discovering new t-shirts, sweaters, jackets, shoes from the 60's, 70's, 80's. It is also the perfect place to find a old fashion football, basketball T-shirt, hawain shirt, retro winter coats and second-hand purses and bags, etc.
C/ Reira Baixa 24
08001 Barcelona*
C/ Reira Baixa is a must go to for any vintage amateur that plans to go on vacation to Barcelona. There is everything you can be wishing for here with this unique European flair, Spanish craziness and vintage class. The easiest way to get down this street is to take the subway to Liceu on the Red Line L1 and then walk down El Raval Neighborhood where you can truly feel the Catalonian atmosphere and culture.
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This post was written by Lisa a traveller and blogger for Apartime.com who provides Barcelona holiday apartments.
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