Melrose Trading Post
Held every Sunday in the parking lot of Fairfax High School, this weekly outdoor marketplace has nearly 200 vendors. Whether you’re looking for antique furniture or a perfectly worn-in leather moto jacket, this places has it all. 7850 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90036; 323.655.7679
The Way We Wore
If you into picked-over piles at thrift stores to that one piece you’ve been looking for, then this shop is for you. This expertly-curated shop is the perfect place to nab a chic Chanel brooch, Valentino gown, or Yves Saint Laurent blazer. 334 S La Brea, Los Angeles; 323.937.0878
Sielian’s Vintage Apparel
Sielian and her husband are extremely knowledgeable about fashion and have pulled together an amazing collection of designer pieces, in perfect condition at very fair prices. 9013 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, 90069; 310.246.9595
Hidden Treasures
Hidden is literally hidden…in the winding Topanga Canyon Boulevard. It’s a shack filled with retro clothes and accessories. 154 S Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 90290; 310.455.2998
Resurrection
This boutique carries a tightly-edited selection of collectible and historic clothing from a ton of fashion houses. Be prepared to pay top dollar for jaw-dropping pieces by Halston, Alaïa and Hermès. 8006 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; 323.651.5516
Squaresville
This store has a wide array of vintage. Most of it is not high end, but in good condition. Plus, you’ll get a kick out of their window displays. 1800 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, 90027; 323.669.8464
Shareen Vintage
Whether you’re looking for something casual or glam, you’ll find it in this massive vintage warehouse. No boys are allowed, so you can drop trou to try on the cloths anywhere throughout the store (seriously). 1721 N Spring St., Los Angeles, 323.276.6226
Tavin Boutique
After selling at the Rose Bowl Flea Market, buyer/stylist Erin Julie Tavin opened her own Echo Park shop in 2009. It’s filled with a curated mix of glamourous, bohemian, and vintage pieces along with items from local designers. 1543 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, 90026; 213.482.5832
Wasteland
Whether you’re looking for designer pieces, vintage dresses or need to cleaned out your closet, Wasteland is the perfect spot for LA recycling. The kids at the counter perusing your used goods are picky, so the racks yields steals and surprises. 7428 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90046; 323.653.3028
Decades
Decades is one of the finest pre-2000 designer resale boutiques in the world; its sister store, also named Decades, is of the same caliber, specializing in post-millennial chicness. With access to celebrity closets, they always have top notch designers. 8214 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles; 323.655.0223
Rose Bowl Flea Market
On the second Sunday of every month, more than 2,500 vintage and antiques vendors set up outside the Rose Bowl stadium for thousands of shoppers, some of whom get there as early as 5 am. On offer: art, furniture, housewares, clothes, accessories and odds and ends of all sorts. If you haven’t experienced this yet, it’s an LA must! 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, 91103; 323.560.7469
Virgo
Virgo’s vintage and reworked offerings tend to lean ’80s and ’90s. The clothing is priced right ($10-85), except for the leather motorcycle jackets. 216 E 9th St., Los Angeles, 90015; 213.988.8899
Gentleman’s Breakfast
Guys, when you needs frames and you want a lil more style, head to this Echo Park spot. They specializes in vintage eyeglasses, sunglasses, repairs and “various gentlemanly accessories.” 1101 Mohawk St., Los Angeles, 90026; 323.306.6766
Scout
Scout is the spot for anyone looking get some cool retro flavor. Curated by designer/owner Joey Grana, the boutique also carries Scout’s namesake line as well as a wide selection of hard-to-find pieces. 1646 N Cherokee Ave., Los Angeles, 90028; 323.461.1530
Jet Rag
Known for its unique array of secondhand apparel, accessories and footwear, Jet Rag is every retro-inspired style star’s secret weapon. Serious bargain hunters (and those not scared of the piles of clothes) should hit up the megastore’s famous $1 yard sale that goes down every Sunday. 825 N La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, 90038; 323.939.0528
Chuck’s Vintage
Chuck’s specializes in old-school denim from Levi’s and Wrangler as well as hard to find labels like Can’t Bust’em and Boss of the Road. You’ll also find vintage tees, cowboy boots, leather jackets and accessories. 8012 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90048; 323.653.5386
Entre Nous
A must for serious label lovers, this designer resale boutique has tons of gems from designers like Louis Vuitton, Pucci, Prada and Balenciaga. The bonus is their selection of shoes. Expect Manolos, Louboutins and more. 8430 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, 91403; 323.655.9096
Iguana Vintage Clothing
Come to Iguana with lots of time to shop because there are three floors filled with racks and racks of clothes, all very neatly organized by decade, color and type of garment. 6320 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 90028; 323.462.1010
Painted Bird
Painted Bird owners Sunny and Nate Archer started selling vintage in San Francisco in 2005, and opened a Silver Lake spinoff in 2011. Their vintage finds are alongside contemporary pieces and everything is affordably priced. 4208 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, 90059; 323.522.3368
My Ulrika
Ulrika Krivanek selects only the most gorgeous gowns, prime condition alligator bags and elegant crystal tableware (among other things) for her La Brea salon. 353 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, 90036; 323.938.6855
Golyester
Focussing on clothes, shoes and accessories from the 1902s-1970s, Golyester’s mint-condition duds often come with a high price tag. 450 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, 90036; 323.931.1339
Mister Freedom
Expect selvedge denim, military memorabilia, and NOS (new old stock) fabric at this Beverly Boulevard outpost. It’s a combination retail space and design studio. Here you’ll find styles both old and new (Loiron collaborates with Japanese brand Sugar Cane Co) as well as boots, bags, tees and accessories. 7161 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; 323.653.2014
Playclothes
Specializing in styles from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, this Burbank store also has a small men’s section and some vintage housewares. 3100 W Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, 91505; 818.557.8447
Gotta Have It
I pass by this eclectic shop when I am dog sitting for my brother in Venice. They carry duds from the ’40s to the ’90s. 1516 Pacific Ave., Venice, 90291; 310.392.5949
Flounce Vintage
This tiny Echo Park boutique is full of dresses from beaded to chiffon to rayon. Talk to owner Lisa Gerstein if you can’t find what you’re looking for. She’s got much more stocked in back. 1555 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, 90026; 213.481.1975
Ragg Mop Vintage
Want Mad Men style? Head to Ragg Mopp. They also have a stellar assortment of pretty dresses. 3816 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90026; 323.666.0550
Re-Mix Shoes
If shoes are your thing, this place will be your spot. Re-Mix has rows and rows of old-school styles alongside the owner’s own collection of throwback-inspired footwear. 7605 1/2 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036; 888.254.1813
Buttons & Bows
A newcomer to the Downtown retail scene, Buttons & Bows is part consignment shop, part vintage boutique. So, you’ll find up-to-date pieces from brands like Tory Burch and 3.1 Phillip Lim as well as vintage finds. 111 W 7th, Suite R11, Los Angeles, 90014; 213.622.0648
Lemon Frog
Lemon Frog is crammed full of women’s clothing and accessories from the ’50s through the ’80s, all organized by energetic owner Micki Curtis. 1202-B N Alvarado St., Los Angeles; 213.413.2143
Swift Vintage
Loaded with dresses both vintage and reworked in house, this girly Burbank gem also offers sewing classes. 3212 W Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, 91505; 818.558.1289
Society of St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
Diehard vintage thrifters know all about this Lincoln Heights landmark. St. Vincent is in a massive warehouse and has a crazy amount of pre-loved items in a ton of categories. You can score a $1 James Perse top and a $20 couch in mint condition. 210 N Ave., 21, Los Angeles, 90031; 323.224.6280
Reformation
Founded by designer Yael Aflalo, this sustainable retailer with a cult-like following is known for producing covetable garments made from repurposed vintage and surplus. 8253 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, 90046; 323.852.0005
Myrtle
This tiny shop is mostly filled with indie lines from female designers. Find the small vintage rack. It doesn’t disappoint. 2213 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90026; 213.413.0004
Owl Talk
Eagle Rock’s very reasonably priced thrift, consignment and vintage shop offers a bit of everything. Get jewelry, denim, dresses. 5060 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, 90041; 323.258.2465
