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    The Glasgow Vintage Co

    4.0 (16 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Caleb D.

    So this is what it became......after sitting empty for what seemed like an eternity, we finally have another vintage type clothing store, but this time without the cluttered Mr Ben feel and more open, inviting and a little less imposing. Brightly lit and more than inviting, this place has a really rather good selection of both guys and gals vintage gear, clothes, shoes, bags, accessories etc. Was particularly impressed with the guys section which is often overlooked in some vintage places (what guys, jeans and football tops for us then), but certainly not in hear with an entire down stairs section devoted to us man chaps. With this addition to the already high end of shops, grocery stores and coffee shops in the area, Kelvinbridge has once again cemented its place in the "cool" area list in Glasgow. Oh wait, one complaint.......not the best selection of cowboy shirts, is this fashion over? have i once again went form being in fashion (by chance rather than design) to being on the coattails once again??? Answers and fashion tips on a post card please.

    Em C.

    Glasgow Vintage Co is an airy, organised vintage outlet, complete with a cute kids' section and locally made Tote bags! It's spacious, the staff are helpful, and the stock is good. Generally they seem to buy in very tasteful wares that would suit all ages (and not just brave, arty type dresses), so you can expect to find some good duds in here for a special night out. They have lovely jumpers and a good collection of shirts for men, and most of these items aren't walloped with west end tax which is refreshing. It's pretty new on the scene (end of 2009 ish) and so had to compete with the likes of Watermelon and old reliable Retro, but it's doing pretty well in the race. Actually, I find with vintage shops that they complement each other with having to go head to head, and you often find yourself wandering from one to the other in search of an unusual item. It's great when you find something cool in here (which you often will) because you know no one else will own it. I am a big fan of Vintage Co's shoe collection - they're really cheap, there's loads of boots and they're so much comfier than the high street stuff churned out these days! My mum always says "they're coming from an era when things were built to last", which seems true of the boots you find in here since they seem to withstand our miserable weather (even the snow). My feet are very happy indeed.

    Paul C.

    It's a classic Glasgow contrast that this achingly-hip clothing boutique is situated on a stretch of Great Western Road that houses an organic fruit shop and the legendary Philadelphia chippy. While it's unlikely that too many people thumb through the swanky range of vintage clothing for men, women and children with a roll and fritter in their other hand, the fact that such a possibility exists has always been the appeal of this area. Variation keeps Kelvinbridge ticking and the owners of Glasgow Vintage Co have clearly taken careful consideration when choosing the layout for their shop. There's nothing generic here at all and their decision to restore the faded Glasgow Dairy Co signage and claim it as their own is a touch of class which, alone, ensures it's a welcome addition to the area. It's not the cheapest, but the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, even if, given the chicness of the regular clientele and products, you feel like you probably deserve a gentle hand on your back escorting you from the premises upon entry.

    The £10 dress rack that CHANGED MY LIFE
    Hayley A.

    If you haven't been, you MUST go along to The Glasgow Vintage Co on Great Western Road. I am actually not joking when I say the £10 dress rack changed my life... well, mostly my views on clothing and vintage dressing ;) Coming from London - I found vintage stores cluttered, over-whelming and often ridiculously overpriced. So walking into this lovely store on my first weekend as a Glaswegian, I was hooked. I now have 8 dresses, loads of scarves, a few lovely knits, skirts (and almost a vintage cape)! The team are fab - and if you're a student (those days are LONG gone for me I'm afraid) it's 10% off the already low price.

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    Review Highlights - The Glasgow Vintage Co

    I found that some other thrift stores on Great Western Road were a tad bit expensive for me, but Glasgow Vintage Co.

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    Glorious - Alison at our new shop on Great Western Road

    Glorious

    4.1(10 reviews)
    0.1 miKelvinbridge, Great Western Road, West End
    £

    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!

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    Starry Starry Night - Starry Starry Night is Doon The Lane

    Starry Starry Night

    3.5(15 reviews)
    0.5 miWest End
    ££

    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.

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    We Love To Boogie

    We Love To Boogie

    3.8(8 reviews)
    0.6 miByres Road, West End
    £££

    Funkier than a funky chicken and hepper than the most heppest of hep cats " We love to Boogie" is…read morethe chic boutique for the discerning vintage gear hunter. Laying lo daddy oh on St George's Road and with a subtle, ' no need to shout brother' neon sign, this place has a wonderful selection of some prime vintage clothing for both guys and gals. Ok so you may need some serious bread to lay your hands on some of the choice threads, but hey, that's the price of fashion. Check it out. This is a hidden gem that will have you coming back for more and more.

    I saw 'We Love to Boogie' on Byres Road, and I thought, 'Is that a clothing shop, or a cafe?'…read more Turns out, it's both. Shop for a bit, then take your ease with a cup of coffee and maybe something sweet. Sandwiches are also available, and there are cute little tables outside if you fancy sitting in the sun. Otherwise, some vintage tables inside amongst all the pretty. The clothes on display are a mix of authentic vintage and some designer direct. Both areas are a bit pricey. One 80's style polka dot dress was marked at £50, even though it had been clearly altered (badly). Personally, I would have marked it down for the defect, but then I don't run the place. The designer rack is full of colourful and unique dresses from local designers. Many of them are one-off originals, so you can understand that it's a bit pricey. The entire place was gorgeous as a whole, and had a certain style to it that we've come to expect of a vintage store. Minus a couple of points for being a bit dear, but overall, a good look.

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    Circa Vintage - A 1920s evening bag I recently purchased from Circa Vintage

    Circa Vintage

    4.6(7 reviews)
    0.5 miWest End
    ££

    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!!

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    Isabella's Wardrobe - Photo from business website.

    Isabella's Wardrobe

    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.6 miPartick, West End
    ££

    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!

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    Retro - Retro outside

    Retro

    3.8(10 reviews)
    0.0 miKelvinbridge, West End, Great Western Road
    ££

    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.

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    The City Retro Fashion

    The City Retro Fashion

    4.0(5 reviews)
    1.9 miMerchant City, City Centre
    ££

    There comes a time in a mans life where he looks at his clothes collection and thinks... 'tartan, I…read moreneed more tartan.' No? Just me then? Screw you guys. So, with this in mind I set about scouring all available charity and retro shops for the odd bit of funky tartan. After grabbing a rather nifty pair of tartan troos from a charity shop a few months ago, I've since been on the trail of a nice tartan waistcoat to join my growing collection of man girdles... I mean, waistcoats... ahem... Aye, so I popped in here after a wee mop chop at the neighbouring Mo Hair and spotted a kick ass wee tartan job for about a tenner. Sold. This place is very reasonable and jam packed with a ton of vintage gear ranging in styles. Good service. Good prices. Good heavens I'll be back!

    The City is a recent addition to Glasgow's vintage scene, and jam packed with clothes!…read more It's a wonder the rales withstand all these items hanging on them; and you'd need a good 6 hours to spare to get through everything they've got in here. From old bat wing jumpers to spangly velvet prom dresses, it's enough to beat the 80s out your system by snaffling up these goodies. The store is split evenly into guys and doll's clothes, although choice for the senorita's seems to top the bill as they have an extensive range of long dresses, dating as far back as the 50s. But most of their clothing seems to be from the 70s and beyond as there are a lot of old tennis tops to be had for men, and brown prarie dresses for women. Items look evenly and fairly priced, so you're looking to spend roughly £20 on a dress, £15 on a skirt, £10 on a jumper and the tops are super cheap. For guys, they have decent priced Wrangler denim shirts (which as I'm writing this are very in), sports jackets galore (so you can look like an 80s footballer) and loads of jeans in really good condition. The rails are crammed with choice. The girls who work in here are lovely - very chipper, helpful and you can hear them singing along to their CD's! I got a plaid shirt out of here today so I was chatting away to one of the girls. She sounds like she's Spanish, I'm not sure, but she says they source their stock from as far away as Germany and Holland. It explains the variety of clothing, as you can always find something different in here. And it's cheap, so I will be taking advantage of their nautical selections since they are so affordable!

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    W2 Store - Ruthven Lane off Byres Road opposite Hillhead Underground; next to The Bothy and Stravaigin 2

    W2 Store

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.5 miWest End
    £££

    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 Glasgow Vintage Co - vintage - Updated May 2026

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