very rude the old women and expensive the prices my advice don't go there to that shop ..read more

Exclusivo is a designer second-hand thrift shop down a cute little alley in Hampstead. It's a poky…read morelittle shop crammed full of designer pieces for men and women. It's one of those second hand places that you have to root around in whereas i myself like it all to be organised for me so i can get stuck in straight away rather than breaking into a sweat rummaging through piles of crap searching for the beautiful dress that shouts out to me. I'm not saying there's a lot of crap in here as there are some gorgeous items but not everything is to my taste. They have a good selection of handbags, shoes and accessories too. They often have Chanel pieces in here as well as other big designer names and you can get them at great prices. Sometimes i find loads of things i like and some days i come away very disappointed having seen nothing but that's the nature of shopping and i love it.

One of the market's permanent fixtures, this place is a treasure chest of vintage clothes. Not only…read moredoes it avoid the damp smell of many vintage shops, it is also really easy to navigate and everything is organised into categories. Although it's a tiny shop, it has so much stock, especially leather boots and suit jackets. What I found annoying however was the lack of visible pricing, which means you have to wait around until the sales person is free to answer your "how much is this?" question for the hundredth time. Vintage planet can be found downstairs behind the food stalls in the corridor along the right hand side of the market. Avoid it at weekends because it gets horribly busy, I went on a Thursday morning and practically had the place to myself.

It was a fun shopping experience, visiting Vintage Planet[D23] in the Stables, Camden market early…read morethis year. The Stables- this new revamped building in the heart of Camden has been filled with shop owners, but, more of the copy-infringed T-shirts and some Asian imports. Kinda lame, for the past few years since its opening. But, after finding vintage planet-my perception is changing. Their clothes are just like fresh from the closets of those decades! And, the wholesome French approach of the owner, Ms. Kamir, enhanced my visit to Camden market as such a positive one, and I am still smiling remembering the warm welcome from the whole family. The vintage clothes in Camden Market has been overpriced, and yet, scarce to find anything good under the budget. but this Vintage Planet will brings you back to the 80s and 90s the old-time Camden Market. Her clothes are definitely wearable and they are mold/ odor free. And, most of all, it was fun chatting with the vendor, other than looking through her clothes, talking about the punk rock eras and changing scenes, then haggling down the prices without raising eye brows. In all, I will definitely go back to her stores whenever I return to London. And, I highly recommend her store to the vintage lovers of any ange like myself!

I am not a huge vintage fan, but I thought I'd do my bit for the Yelp community and pop into Camden…read moreThrift Store for a peruse. This store has a great selection of ladies gear, and the prices are reasonable. The guys selection isn't as vast, in fact there seems to be just a couple of rails with men's clothing. So ladies indulge, you can dress yourself her from top to tail with some fab thrifty terrificness. So guys, this place maybe isn't for us but ladies if you aren't in the mood for the hustle and bustle of Camden Market, check this place out for a quick fire bargain.

Walking into Camden Thrift Store is a bit of a Dr Who-like experience. Not only is the stock from…read moredifferent times but the place itself is like the Tardis - fairly unassuming on the outside, far bigger and far more fascinating on the inside. On a mission to find an outfit for a Mad Men party I was soon fitted up by the owner, Lee, with a vintage figure hugging sheath dress that Peggy would have been proud of. I found a silk scarf to tie round my neck and some patent court shoes. Result. There is so much stuff in this treasure trove the V&A could probably fill any gaps in their collection if they knew it existed. For 70's loons , 80's new romantic flouncy shirts, Jackie-O type handbags and straggly looking Afghan coats - this place has it all. I'm loathe to recommend it to other vintage lovers incase they nab the stuff I want,

I came across Shikasuki while having a coffee at the cafe opposite and was immediately attracted…read moreinside by the sign sale continues inside! The upper floor of the shop (i.e. the ground floor) is full of wonderful accessories ranging from vintage-inspired jewellery to psychedelic fabric-covered clutches from the '60s. There was even an amazing silver-plated pirate ship brooch in the display case. There are some vintage dresses on a rack up here, but if you're looking for the motherload, you need to go downstairs, where you'll be passing a collection of amazing Ossie Clark dresses on the way down. A word of warning though: only go down if you've the time to spare. There are two rooms of clothes organised by colour and length, with each garment rated on a grade of A to E in accordance to its condition. On the same grading tag is a description of which era the garment comes from, which is something you don't get in most vintage shops in East London. There're also more bags down here too, including several kitschy Barbie hat travel cases. This place isn't cheap, as one might expect. Most dresses were £125 and above. Still, it's definitely a great place to while away an hour or two if you're into vintage!

This is a cheerful but stylish fashion and gift shop in a quiet corner of Primrose Hill, where you…read morecan find good quality vintage clothing (in an unusually light and airy atmosphere for this kind of shop) and costume jewellery as well as the latest in designer cards and accessories. A great shopping experience!

Nothing beats a good charity shop and Golders Green in north London is blessed with some of the…read morebest. The North London Hospice shop in particular, just a hop, skip and a jump away from the tube, is really something special. Last time I visited I bought an original 1920s Assuit shawl for a mere £5. Five pounds! More importantly, the North London Hospice is a fantastic charity so purchases are helping a good cause. This seems like the kind of charity shop with a high turnover of stock so regular visits will likely pay off. A warning though: the friend I visited with had her purse stolen by a harmless looking old dear in the North London Hospice. Appearances can certainly be deceiving.

Word on the Water is the most stunning and creative book store I have ever come across. The…read morebookstore itself is on a boat. At the time I encountered this stunning shop, it was on the Regent's Canal in the Coal Drops Yard area. I love bookstores but this is one of the most unique and creative versions I've seen. Selection is a bit limited but I still love it for what makes it unique. Highly recommended for my fellow book lovers.

Me, my girlfriend and our friend was walking by the water and came across this book shop. Owner was…read moreso kind and the guy sitting on top of the boat playing guitar and singing was killing it. This was the best part of our trip to London. Such cozy vibes. And we can't forget all the books they were selling.

An overwhelming mix of Australian accents and 2pence hooker-attired moms made my face go in all…read moresorts of directions when I stepped foot into this store. BUT. I escaped with a lovely scarf and tore myself away from some amazing shoes that were half a size too large for me. A real steal of a shop with Chanel, Prada, Miu Miu and some higher-end high street...and definitely not as packed with weary-looking rich kids like some of the other vintage giants around Camden/Covent Garden. Highly, highly recommended. I took a star off mainly due to the fact that there were toddlers crawling all up in some amazing leather bags. Mental thoughts included, do NOT puke/poo/pee (like that alliteration action?) on that, thanks.

This is a lovely shop operated by one of the most knowledgeable staff that I have ever encountered…read moreat a purveyor of pre-loved luxury items. I so enjoyed my conversation with them regarding the history of different design houses, and where these houses are now under the current design teams. Be sure that you visit both the top and bottom floors. I found that the best items seem to be on the top floor, but the bottom floor is worth the trip, especially if you have any children in your life who you might like to gift some lovely designer pieces. Unfortunately, I didn't walk away with anything during my first visit, but I did find a gorgeous Chanel jacket that was priced fantastically (it was just not in my size), and an MIH shearling jacket that I may have to go back for that was also priced reasonably, as well as a cute little Burberry coat in the children's section that was an absolute steal. If you become a regular customer, I was informed that then they will offer to add you to their email list to be alerted when special pieces in your size come in--they do narrow it down to meet your specifications (size, designer, etc). Currently, I was told that the list is about 1000 persons long, and that pieces fly out the door, so it is best to visit often and not wait for the email notifications in any case.

Actually, this is one of the better clothes shops that you get on Camden High Street. Why? Well,…read moreit sells better clothes than the others - IN MY OPINION, I'm not calling leather trench coats in any way. So, the shop sign reads 'progressive clothing', which is quite a statement to make. They sell womens' clothes in a variety of styles and types. Got some quite funky, kooky fabrics, worth a browse. And their boys stuff; I'd wouldn't wear it most of it, but it looks alright, very do-able. T-shirts, coats. Trousers. Actually I might give the trousers a miss, I would NEVER wear metallic grey trousers. But, y'know, I give my tacit support to a market which, through retail differentiation, attempts to cater to a wide and diverse population, all of whom want different things from the clothes they buy. So it's all alright, but admittedly, I did spend longer in this place than any of the other shops along this street.

This is a charity shop right across the Archway station. It is open between 10 and 5pm…read more The shop carries a variety of goods: clothes take up the largest part, but there is also a good amount of tableware, books, and then a mixture of a little bit of everything - for example, every once in a while I see various electronic kitchen aids, or bigger cookware, etc. This is not one of those charity shops to go looking for a tucked away designer or vintage exclusive find. The clothes come mostly from regular high street brands. But accordingly, the prices are super cheap and most of the clothes displayed are still in good shape, so it can be a good place for updating your wardrobe without hurting your wallet. But what this place definitely rules at is the selection of tableware - mugs, wine glasses, cups, plates - if you are a broke student after a move or have broken some of your tableware at home, this is the place to find it for cheap. The staff is very nice and helpful, and cards are accepted. Also, if you have unwanted items (not just clothes - literally just about anything: I have seen a wet-suit, luggage, or a buggy being sold in this shop), donations are accepted all year round.

Camden's Rokit is one of three in London and this is the smallest of the lot. It sells the usual…read morevintage gear, fun dresses, shirts and skirts as well as shirts and jeans for the guys. They have an OK range of shoes and accessories but nothing compared to their Covent Garden or Brick lane stores. I never seem to find anything I like in this Rokit but as with any thrift shop you never really know what you're going to find. I think maybe because it's a small, packed-in shop I can never be bothered to root around or fight my way along the clothes rail whereas in the Covent Garden and Brick Lane stores there's room to manoeuvre.

This is the smallest Rokit in London and therefore the one with the least available…read more It sells a huge range of checker shirts, short denim skirts, knitted jumpers, printed tee bees, a small collection of shoes, belts, hats and scarfs. I dont think Rokit is the best value for money, £40-50 for an old slightly manky coat seems rather alot, and since your in Camden anyway you can hunt far better deals on the market. You'd be better heading to the Stables Market and checking out the range of vintage stalls there. Or go to Beyond Retro in Bricklane which has an incredable selection of Vintage Riff Raff..!