Reviews
Loewy Vintage Clothing, WC2H
Very cool t-shirts for low Loewy prices 
Rik L. says:
There's a bit of a fashion for retro t-shirts going around at the moment. All the major clothes stores are making their own vintage t-shirts, but instead of buying something that's pretend-vintage, why not buy a really cool t-shirt that is actually vintage?
Loewy is a great place for buying vintage clothes. If you're one of these people who get a bit worried by wearing second-hand clothes, then don't panic because the clothes are all of the highest quality - some might say better than high-street originals!
The price is particularly cheap too, with most t-shirts cost around the £10 mark, which is a bargain considering Urban Outfitters would sell you a similar t-shirt for triple.
The reason why the place isn't getting five stars is only because you have to do a lot of searching to find something you like. There can be a lot of tat sometimes, especially when it comes to non-t-shirt things like coats and jackets, but with perseverance, you can find really cool things.
Fara Charity Shop, SW6
This is the Cream of the Crop! 
Helen E. says:
If I were the richest person in the world I would still seek out an original bargain. This is the cream of the crop of all charity shops. I am reluctant to review this place as I fear that others will cotton on - and I will loose all the great designer lovelies that fill the rails.
This shop is rammed with designer clothes at cracking prices, Prada coats for £30, Cacharel dresses for£20 and Reiss skirts for £6. This is unlike most luxury charity shops in that, the designer items that they have are not really dated and reminiscent of the early 1990's (the power dressing era that is best forgotten)
I love this place and always walk out with bags of bargains, from Office shoes to MaxMara knitwear. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly.
Rokit, WC2H
over-priced vintage 
Holly P. says:
If you like vintage then you will like looking round this shop, however you might well stop and think "why I am paying such high prices"? There is definetly an extensive range of all styles of vintage clothing, but £15 for a belt seems a bit much. This store is in the centre of Covent Garden so can probably get away with charging above the odds, especially with vintage being so in vogue.
I'd definetly go here for some inspiration as the way the store is laid out is cool and always looks good, but it may well be worth seeing if you can find something similar in your local charity shop for a whole lot less money. I do see things I like but I cant bare to part with my hard earned cash when I know there are cheaper alternatives out there.
Beyond Retro, NW1
A better vintage store 
Holly P. says:
I do like vintage stores but often find them to be over priced. Beyond Retro is a bit different. It is one of the largest vintage shops in London, with bins full of scarfs and hats, rail upon rail of shirts and skirts. But it also has a section with some extra special items. These pieces are a bit rarer, older and in some cases designer. This is why Beyond Retro is somewhat better than the others. It is easier to part with your money when you know that you re getting something that you might not be able to find in every other vintage store.
Absolute Vintage, E1
Super Cool?
Helen E. says:
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).
