Absolute Vintage

Theres a certain smell to vintage stores worldwide and this one is no exception. As youd expect, you have to dif around for the good stuff. Its actually a bit pricey... but it's usually worth it with vintage stuff. Always a few interesting characters in here too.

Whilst this shop is perfectly placed in the terndy Spitalfields area you're unlikely to find a bargain in here. There's tonnes of stock but be prepared to pay a bit more than the other more scrubby vintage shops in the area...expect to pay what you get for rather than the other way round!

I love vintage everything, I collect vintage everything and very particular about how much I pay for my vintage.

Absolute Vintage is amazing in stature, it outsizes any vintage shop I have seen in the UK so far. It has expansive walls filled with shoes and bags from all decades - most prominatly the 1980's.

It has a really electric mix of clothing andis a refreshing alternative to the now standardized Rokit shops that populate London.

However size aside this place is not cheapand it is quite to find. I took a liking to a pair of shoes that while trying them on half of there sparkle detail fell off - I took them to the counter and managed to get a £12 discount on them after much deliberation on the part of the staff.

All this aside it is well worth a look, just remember to visit your local charity shop first if you are looking for something particular (much cheaper and results guaranteed).