Stopped by today and found the most beautiful embroidered blue velvet coat for way less than it's…read moreworth! Loved shopping here and next time I'm in Glasgow, I'll make sure to stop by again! The owner was at the shop and she was just lovely and so kind!

I've been here a few times to have a look around and make considerations of purchases, only to…read morerealise I'm not cool enough to get away with dressing up like Sgt. Pepper or something. I did however pick up a mac one time to help me realise my dream of dressing up like Columbo for a Halloween party. I went so far as to start smoking cigars that year. It was a good one. The mac has served me well since to also dress up as a streaker. A cracking shop with alot of charm. Full of mystery and wonder.

My partner and I stopped by Glasgow Vintage Co our last day in Glasgow. There are a few vintage…read morestores around this area, but of the bunch, this one definitely had the best selection. When you walk in, you clearly get the vibe that this is a university student's frequent haunt. As we shopped here, students came in and out, receive a discount, and generally have their needs met with the types of clothing available. However, the selection of clothes in the store isn't so student oriented that a wider audience won't be able to find something of interest. The first floor is more women's oriented, with tartan featuring prominently. The second floor is men's, which had some decent selections of Fred Perrys and the like. When we were there, the store was staffed just by a couple girls on the first floor, and they were pretty deep in conversation with each other. Didn't bother us at all, but perhaps don't expect to have staff catering to your every need here. But if you just like to do your thing and browse through the racks, you should be well sorted.,

TL;DR bad quality, overpriced, cheeky response. Would like…read moreto say the staff member on when I was in was lovely. However... I spent good money (too much) on trousers that had an irreparable defect that I did not notice until I put them on at home. I understand this is a risk with 2nd hand clothing, and places don't accept returns etc, but I do draw the line at paying ~£30 for something I literally can't wear. I messaged their instagram page about it and expressed my disappointment that they weren't willing to reconcile this in any way (I said I felt this was poor customer service) and the message I received back was so cheeky I am honestly in disbelief. So here I am doing the only thing I can do since I've literally wasted my money.

In my opinion Circa is one of the better vintage stores in the West End of Glasgow. All items are…read morelabeled to show you which era they are from and the store's owner is extremely knowledgeable and will answer any questions you might have. Unlike neighboring store Glorious, Circa sells genuine vintage clothing from the 1920s to the 1980s and not old second hand clothes from high street stores. The selection of vintage jewellery, bags and hats is definitely among the best, if not the best, in the West End of Glasgow. I recently bought a gorgeous 1920s evening bag in perfect condition for £20 from Circa. I have added a picture of it to this listing if you would like to take a look at the kind of treasures you can find in this lovely store.

The best vintage store in Glasgow in my humble opinion!…read more I really love vintage stores, but often struggle to find something to buy that I would actually wear, since I have a pretty average, non-vintage style. However, along with amazing dresses, coats, hats and knitwear, Circavintage's stock is very wearable. Unusual enough to fall in love with it, knowing that you won't find it again, but not too out-there that it'll hang in your wardrobe unworn. There are loads of on-trend items, and if you look at their Asos Marketplace page, you will see how it can easily be styled. Extremely reasonably priced, although they don't take card so hit the ATM before you go. Their jewellery is also fab - again very reasonably priced. Lots of unusual and gorgeous pieces. The owner is a fountain of knowledge about vintage clothing and fashion generally, is great for a chinwag, and her little dog sometimes comes for a visit and is always welcome for a wee pet :) NB: Ruthven Lane is under serious threat of being made into blocks of flats, so please go support one of Glasgow's few pockets of character!!

Formerly known as The Glory Hole this place's name always used to give myself & my friends a wee…read morechuckle...T-hehee! Childish I know...but back in the days of said GH I was often in here buying and selling clothes (this was the days before eBay kids) which was a brilliant idea. I'm not 100% sure they still do that now, but because of eBay (other auction sites are available) I very much doubt they still offer this service. Not a vintage shop as such, more a nearly new shop as I would guess 90% of their stock is (very) new/modern items & a lot appearing to be hardly worn. So I guess I would describe this as a sort of 'vintage' shop for folk that don't like retro styles. You'll find high street & fashion labels such as Top Shop, ASOS, River Island and others as well as the odd Karen Millen & more high end/designer items too. Everything is laid out very well & there's lots of space to wander & browse, it's also got great lighting too which is something some other vintage/2nd hand shops seem to lack. As well as clothes they sell shoes/boots, bags, belts & some jewellery too. Everything is a pretty reasonable price, especially considering the condition of the items. You can pick up some real bargains here if you can be bothered searching (Me = always!). Last time I was in I found 2 dresses I really liked but didn't have enough cash on me to pay for them (Note: they don't take cards here) so they nice lady serving said she would put them aside whilst I went in search of a cash machine (there's plenty on nearby Byres road) and when I returned she very kindly rounded down the price of the 2 dresses saving me a couple of quid! Such a lovely gesture. The staff here have always been super nice & friendly which is always a wee bonus. It's service like that that keeps folk coming back. For trying on clothes they have one small changing area which is better than nowt but can be a pain when the shop's busy, but good things come to those who wait...supposedly! It might be off the beaten (Ruthvern Lane) track but this wee hidden gem is well worth a swatch. Another example of a fantastic wee local Glasgow business.

Glorious has always been one of my very first stops when shopping in the West End for as long as I…read morecan remember. In fact, from way back when it was known as The Glory Hole. (I actually prefer the risque name!) The problem with Glorious is that that I NEVER leave without purchasing anything, and that's no exaggeration. If I can limit myself to a fortnightly visit and a maximum of two items purchased I'm doing well. The stock is always carefully selected- lots of on trend pieces, lots of items you missed out on first time round from the High Street, and a nice little smattering of vintage. There's also always a great selection of handbags. I think the prices are extremely competitive too. Its always possible to get two of three items for under £20 but equally you might spot a really special designer piece and pay a bit more for it but still get a bargain. The owners and staff are lovely and always enthusiastic about offering an opinion if needed. They all seem to take great pride in Glorious and subsequently all items for sale are of the highest quality; washed, pressed and ready to be worn. Often this can be a rarity from a secondhand store. Cant recommend this place enough and looking forward to my next pay day!

We were on a charity shop crawl of the west end (best idea ever, Nicola C!) and this was one of the…read morestand-out shops for me. I'm ashamed to say I'd never been in before as I'm really not much of a charity/vintage shopper (something to do with a short attention span and a sensitive nose). Starry Starry Night is really different from the other shops in the West End - mainly because it's not a charity one, so it has a really different look, feel and range to it. It's for vintage aficionados (of which I'm not) but I still really liked the shop. It's got such an interesting range, from kilts to gloves, to a lovely jewellery section as well as coats, dresses and skirts. They have a really sweet part of the store with pull out drawers with things like ties, scarves, gloves. I really liked the interior of this store and will definitely be back for another nosey soon!

This is one of my favourite vintage shops in the west end. Whenever I have a spare 5 mins on Byres…read moreRoad I will always try to pop in. To be honest I never look at the clothes, there does seem to be a great selection for your average west end hipster tho....top hats, military jackets, japanese kimonos and the like. However, it is the jewellery in this shop that I am always drawn to. They always have the best selection of glittery broaches, necklaces and gorgeous sparkly earrings to choose from. My favourite era for jewellery is the 1900 - 1920s which the usually have lots of so I very very rarely leave the shop without purchasing a little treat. Everything is very reasonably priced and well worth a visit if you are looking for something a little more unique.

I had this recommended to me by my employer, as she knows how addicted I am to picking up bargains,…read moreand so I stopped by for a quick visit. I'm afraid it was neither my style nor within my price range despite the fact it was second hand - or gently used as described on the shop front. I did get some strange looks from the woman behind the counter when I entered the shop too, so I get the impression I was not their targetted or desired customer - I think a classier, slightly older lady was expected, one who looks a bit more well-off too! It is all designer clothing, after all. Still, it's a very nicely set out shop - and all the stock couldn't look less second hand - beautifully treated. Maybe I'll come back when I get a proper career and a bit more cash to splash.

Technically this store is a second hand shop but really it is in a league of its own! You would not…read morebelieve a single thing in here is anything less than brand new! A lot of it even still has the tags on! You can tell that the owner of the store knows exactly what she is doing. She only selects the best of the best with nothing looking dated or "last season", think more classic and timeless, which is what you want when you're spending this kind of money. While you can definitely pick up a bargain at Isabella's Wardrobe it is a bargain relative to the items original cost. You can pick up a good as new Chloe bag for around £400 but you have to bear in mind that it would have originally been about £600-£800! This isn't a shop I can afford to buy from often but when I get my bonus this year I will definitely be popping in to buy myself to an extra special little treat!

Lovely shop owner and really great clothes! lots of stuff for a good price :) would recommend!read more

Retro clothing shops have recently become very popular, at least in Glasgow. Situated between two…read moreother popular vintage clothing shops, Retro has its work cut out for it. However, unlike the other vintage shops, the clothes in Retro, are actually vintage. Too many times a vintage shop will showcase clothes which are just 'hand me downs' or donations, but you can see on the label that they're from a popular high street shop. Not so with Retro. All manner of vintage merchandise, including some very questionable dresses, which, though I wouldn't wear them now, I can see I would have back in the 60's. I bought a lovely 20's hat, complete with netting and the shop-worker was very helpful. I tried it on, we chatted for a few minutes about the hat itself, and I felt confident in my purchase. I imagine if she'd been a bit snobbier, I wouldn't have bothered. But she seemed as excited about my purchase as I was, and that's a good thing. A great place to go to get a unique outfit (maybe for a special occasion) that you know that no one else will have. Nothing worse than showing up at a party in the same dress as someone else. A little on the pricey side, but they take good care of their merchandise, so it's justifiable. If you ask, they'll even tell you the best way to clean it so as not to ruin it at home (which is my talent). Seriously, have a chat with them, even if you don't end up buying anything. The service alone will have you coming back again.

With it's large glass window from roof to ground facing you when you enter Ruthven Lane you can't…read moremiss W2 Store. Opened in November 2008 as Comme des Garcon guerilla store it's aim was to be open for a year and to spend a minimal amount on the interior. However, I believe it is now a 'post-guerilla' store and so is here for keeps. It now stocks other designers along with goods from iconic fashion Japanese fashion house Comme des Garcons. It is a real mix of fashion and some of the clothes are just stunning. A male friend of mine tells me he would easily buy his whole wardobe from here if only it was a little less expensive. The prices vary but can be crazily expensive. I also really like the idea of this little exclusive shop being situated amongst all the vintage shops of the west end.

I've popped in here a couple of times and really love the feel of the place. Most wee boutique type…read moreplaces feel like a pressure cauldron when you're inside but This place is really relaxed and worth a browse. Ok, Comme Des Garcon may not be the cheapest clothing on the planet but you're going to find something here that puts a smile on your face - even if it puts a black hole in your bank account. In saying that, I've bought a couple of Margaret Howell bits that were almost a third of the original price. The shop itself feels like a well laid out gallery, with great natural light to complement the natural finishings. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly and take their time explaining clothing function/details etc. If you've got the cash then this could become a regular haunt. If like me beans are regularly on the domestic menu, then a couple of times a year to find something special with serious reductions is enough.

The Magpie's Nest is the most happening charity shop ever and it's in Govan. It even puts some of…read morethose West End ones to shame. Not only does it collect and sell the usual charity produce but it has a project called Starter Packs Glasgow. This project puts together packs of essentials household items for homeless who are aquiring permanent tenancies. They work through referals from housing officers, social workers etc. It's such a great idea and a very worthy project. Starter Packs Opening Times: Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm Please call prior to making donations by delivery. The Magpie Nest also run the Magpie Eco Fashion. Here they offer tution in dressmaking but using only reclaimed, vintage and retro materials. Not only do they have MEF but they have Fashion Workshop Classes too. They have a teacher/designer Annie who will help you in learning fashion design. The price for classes is excellent at £10 a head and they will supply the fabric and the resources. They also always have plenty events running from Rag & Bone Collections to Womble Up Your Scheme. Check their website for event updates. And to top off what they can do they also have gorgeous Govan gals 'Magpie Models' for hire. Contact Magpie's Nest for rates. The staff are always friendly and very helpful, and if you can't find what you're looking for they'll always check to see what's in the back. They have never let me down. Magpie's Nest - not just any charity shop!

You know a place is worth going to if I got up early and went on the subway to Govan just to see…read morethis shop. It's so close to the subway which is ideal if you end up coming away with loads of items! Stepping into The Magpie's Nest is like going into an Aladdin's cave of treasure - theres so much stuff! I love the amount of old crockery they have so if you love vintage looking teacups and saucers you will want to come here. They have two shops and both are really close to each other, the other shop has bigger items like sofas, tables and wardrobes and showcases handmade crafty items from local talented people. I remember being really impressed by the low price for things, if you're an up-cycler you will have a ball in this shop! The good thing about spending money here is that it's all going to a good cause as they give out starter packs to people who are struggling to afford basic but needed items for their homes.

This is a whole other experience when you head into this shop located on the ground floor of the…read morePaisley Shopping Centre. You don't take it in at first but you stop, look, blink lots, then think, "did I just see what I thought I saw? Yup, a shop with people dressed in period costume". I just had to go in and investigate more. This shop is part museum, part sewing shop, part information centre. The shop is run by a group of volunteers who are using the shop to promote the event Renfrewhire Witch Hunt 1697 event on Saturday 9th June. They have examples of period costumes from the 17th century hanging on the walls. If you want an instant change there is a painted wooden panel where you can pop you head in and suddenly you're a 17th century peasant man or woman. You guessed it, I couldn't help myself and pop my head through. They encourage you to not only to come along to the event in June but to make your own costume and transform yourself so you can join in on the day in your own period costume. I want to become a lady, I'm no peasant woman. Hehe! There's sewing machines and volunteers on hand to help you out. There's also tutorial videos to help guide you. Not only can you get information from the staff and information dotted around the shop but there's a interactive multi-media package on a laptop that you can scroll through at your own leisure finding out the history of the project and what the project have been doing. They said even the MSP Douglas Alexander came to visit the shop. It's a very unusual shop and to find in a shopping centre makes an interesting stop/shop to the day.

From the owner: The young people uncovered unexpected findings about the links between the "witch hunt" of 1697 and…read morethe rise of the textile industry on which Renfrewshire's wealth was based. Crucially, they discovered the power of the myth of the horseshoe and the powerful symbolic act of replacing it was incorporated into the project. The task now is to carry out further research into the textile history, its origins around the events of 1697 and the way it underpinned the flourishing of Paisley and Renfrewshire in the 19th Century until its decline in the 1960s as well as to spread the findings as widely as possible in the community through a touring exhibition. Our core young people are now sharing their findings with schools throughout Renfrewshire (supported by a CfE approved learning resource) The original young members of the team have now formed a separate organisation (a SCIO) and are represented on the board of Renfrewshire Witch Hunt 1697. Three are serving on the committee.