Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Bogotá is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the world, curated by editors from all over. Whether you’re traveling and searching for some superb stores to visit on your trip or are curious about your local vintage treasure chests, Vogue’s directory has you covered.
It’s undisputed that Colombia is having a fashion moment. Designers like Agua de Agua Bendita, Johanna Ortiz, and Silvia Tcherassi are leading the pack. Everyone wants to get that on-holiday look these designers do so well. At the same time, Colombia is on the brink of its vintage scene. At the moment, street fairs and traditional boutiques dominate but a handful of stores have arrived in the hopes of promoting circularity and secondhand shopping.
In the mountainous town of Bogotá, two stores dominate the budding scene—Bettina’s Closet and Garage Sale. While this list of the best vintage stores in Bogotá is a short one, it s the start of a new wave.
Bettina’s Closet
If there’s one store you shouldn t miss, it’s Bettina s Closet. Founded by Bettina Dereser, this secondhand designer shop offers labels galore. While it gears more contemporary than vintage, the selection is curated and has a POV—trending, Loewe, Dolce and Gabbana, more labels sit alongside local Colombian designers.
Address: Cra 10# 82-66, Bogotá
Garage Sale
Located between Paris and Bogota, Eleonora Morales opened Garage Sale with her mother, Luz Marina, after spending years in the fashion industry (including Vogue Latin America). With a focus on local talent and Colombian designers, Garage Sale offers a range of pieces at affordable prices. The idea here is to promote secondhand fashion—no barriers. While Garage Sale is predominantly online, it does host monthly pop-ups in Bogotá. Follow its Instagram account to see where it’s headed next.
