Are you a lover of all things antique and vintage? Liverpool is a modern city with a long heritage that keeps one foot firmly in the past. There is no place better to go bargain-hunting for all things retro and classic.
We have compiled this guide to the best vintage shops in Liverpool to help you find what you want, whether a striking old-fashioned bag from the 60s or a 1920s dress.
Penny Lane Emporium
The Substation, Smithdown Rd, Wavertree, L15 5AF
First on our Liverpool vintage shops list is the Emporium, which can be found off the famous Penny Lane. It doesn’t matter what era you prefer; you will find something special here. The layout is simple and easy to navigate. It offers a wide selection of classic and traditional homeware items to stand out pieces of furniture that you will not want to leave around.
If you are looking for vintage vinyl or clothing, you will find those among chic bags and much more.
Mooshy LaLa’s Attique
322 Smithdown Road Near Penny Lane, L15 5AJ
To go all-out on your vintage bargain hunt, visit the city’s classiest place, Mooshy LaLa’s Attique. Just a short bus ride from Liverpool city centre and a few minutes from the iconic Penny Lane, this is the place to go if you want vintage statement brooches or bohemian rings or are interested in sophisticated, classic pearl necklaces.
In addition to the accessories, there are also stunning clothes and jackets from the past and furniture that will make your home feel like a living, breathing look into the past.
Pop Boutique
110 Bold St, L1 4HY
Pop Boutique is next on our vintage shops in Liverpool list and is a long-running store that began life as a small independent in Greenwich and Camden markets. The items it sold then were handpicked pieces from flea markets and church sales. Now, it creates original clothing ranges inspired by retro cuts and styles.
You can find everything here, from those cute and trendy 60s dresses to sweatshirts that were big in the 90s.Â
Cow Vintage
15 Bold St, L1 4DN
After the success of its store in Manchester, Cow Vintage has its own Liverpool store on the lively Bold Street. There are two floors of eclectic collections to choose from.
You will find accessories and clothes for every occasion. Where else could you find reworked Ralph Lauren pieces and 1920s dresses?
69A
75 Renshaw St, L1 2SJ
69A is where you want to go if you are looking for standalone, unique pieces from a bygone era. Here, you will find the most high-end pieces that will elevate the décor in your home to decorative art, Victorian-era antiques and collectable vinyl records.
The staff here are warm and friendly and share the same passion for vintage as their clientele.
As modern as Liverpool is in many ways, it is not short of places to enjoy some retro retail therapy. Along with the vintage shops in Liverpool listed above, there is a diverse range of charity and second-hand shops and stalls in the city’s bustling marketplaces.
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