London’s Best Vintage Markets

If you’re a fan of pre-loved vintage, up-cycled vintage, on-trend vintage and all things kitsch and retro, then there are some excellent vintage markets and events to be found at London’s Markets. Londoner’s are really spoilt for choice when it comes to markets. Here’s our guide to London’s best vintage markets, shopping and events.

Clerkenwell Vintage Fair

Clerkenwell Vintage Fair is vintage in every sense. It’s old school vibes and location are perfect for hardcore vintage enthusiasts. The stalls are exquisite and you can find some really high end vintage pieces and designer costumers here. Yes, you will probably pay a little more for the quality you can find here, but if you really love something it will be worth it. Read More.

Brick Lane Vintage Market

For on-trend vintage shopping we recommend you head East to the Brick Lane Vintage Market. This market has some many things going for it. Not only is it open 4 days per week, it is also indoors. Stall holders take up permanent residence in this underground location run by the Truman Brewery. Upcycled, pre-loved, on-trend and lots of drop dead flipping cool vintage shopping. We love the Brick Lane Vintage Market and so will you.  Read more.

Portobello Green Market

Portobello Green Market is a great place to shop vintage. It’s classic, bohemian and chic all at the same time. Portobello Green traders have an effortless cool about them. Under the canopy just on Portobello Road  you will enter a vintage haven which  is open every Friday and Saturday. Stall holders make a real effort at this market and it shows. You won’t be disappointed. Read More.

The Classic Carboot

The Classic Carboot Sale is a creation of the guys who run the Vintage Festival, lead by Wayne Hemingway and his wife Geraldine. The Classic Carboot Sale was held at South Bank and also the Olympic Park in 2014 and is set to return to South Bank in March 2015. Festival vibes,vintage glamour, motor enthusiasts and a curious walk back in time. This market has it all. Read More.

Frock Me!

Frock Me! Vintage Fashion Fair held at the Chelsea Town Hall on Kings Road is a force to be reckoned with. Everyone on the vintage fashion scene has been to or heard of this event. It is exquisite in quality and variety. As well as beautiful people, there are also so many beautiful garments and accessories, you’ll be spoiled for choice. They hold about 10 regular events through the year. Read More.

Pop-Up Vintage Fairs London

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pop-Up Vintage Fairs London operate in several locations holding regular Vintage Markets at the fabulous Alexandra Palace Antiques Fair and St Stephen’s Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead and Walthamstow Assembly Hall. Their markets offer a great mix of up to 50 vintage stalls from 1920’s – 80’s. What we love about Pop-Up Vintage Fairs is that prices are fair and traders are friendly so you can feel at ease and get stuck right in. Read more.

Camden Stables Market

Camden used to be the go to place to buy vintage in it’s hay-day, nowadays you have to delve in a little deeper to discover the good stuff, but when you do it’s worth it. At Camden Stables Market you will find some great vintage boutiques, selling a lot of classic American Vintage clothing and 1950’s rockabilly. Camden is great for niche and sub-culture shopping. Head to the basement market home to the Modfather Clothing Company, Cottons record shop, and What Goes Around Comes Around, all a taste of the old skool Camden we love. Read More.

And there’s more!

You’ll find lots of other great vintage and collectors markets all over London. Fairs like Wanstead Vintage Fashion & Brocante, So Vintage at Old Spitalfields, Stratford Vintage Fair, Hancock and Smith Vintage Fair in Puntey and more.

Check out the WHAT’S ON calender to find our about all the upcoming vintage markets and events in London.