Vintage shops in Manchester
As any local vintage-hunter worth their salt knows, there are retro treasures aplenty in Manchester's arty, studenty shopping districts - you'll never be short of an affordable, unique gem. Whether you're searching for wartime glamour, mods or rockers, flower power, punk or disco, you'll be assured of finding just the piece to embellish your wardrobe and elicit sighs of envy from your friends at one of these top vintage stores in Manchester. Visitors from other parts of the country should come with empty suitcases!
Afflecks
A destination shopping location if ever there was one, Afflecks is a multi-storey warren of over 50 different vintage outlets, including the gorgeously decorated Thriftette, the retro rocker store Vagabond and Dead Beats Vintage. Bring water, a map and a compass - you might get lost in here.
52 Church Street, Northern Quarter
www.afflecks.com
Oxfam Originals
Brilliant for cheap blouses and floral summer dresses, Oxfam Originals has a high turnaround so you have to be quick to get in before the best items are gone. They're very popular, plus there's the feel-good factor of your money going to support a good cause.
51 Oldham Street
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Oxfam.Originals.Manchester
Ryan Vintage
Another place to go a-rummaging is Ryan - you'll need time to spare and lots of energy, because this place rewards the determined vintage shopper. It's not necessarily pure vintage, but you can certainly find fun and unusual retro (and wannabe retro) items in here.
46 Oldham Street
www.facebook.com/RyanVintage
Retro Rehab
This store started nearly 10 years ago in Manchester and became such a success that it's now available online through the mega fashion retailer ASOS. Needless to say, their stock is spectacular, imported from all over the world to ensure the highest quality of vintage treasures.
91 Oldham Street
http://www.retro-rehab.co.uk
Pop Boutique
Selling retro since big shoulder pads and perms were still fashionable, Pop Boutique opened its trendsetting doors in 1983. With affordable prices and a huge range stocked in the colourful, cosy store, Pop should definitely be on your Manchester vintage hit list (plus it now has London and Liverpool branches, so you can continue the love when you're in those cities as well).
34-36 Oldham Street
http://www.pop-boutique.com