Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Los Angeles 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.
Naturally, the home of Hollywood and Rodeo Drive is an incredible place to go vintage shopping. The City of Angels is filled with secondhand, thrift, consignment, and more—though our curated list makes it a bit easier for those with an exact vision in mind. Whether you’re on the hunt for something literally worn by one of the city’s brightest stars (it’s possible!) or want a relic of eras bygone, the best vintage stores in Los Angeles can make all of your sartorial dreams come true.
Aralda Vintage
Brynn Jones’s Los Feliz shop is filled with pieces seen on ’90s catwalks and vintage Ellen von Unwerth shoots—very fitting since the founder is a former model. Almost every single look in the shop was seen on the runway—and was likely worn by Naomi Campbell. Recently, the top-tier designer finds (think Mugler, Dolce Gabbana, and Prada) have been worn by Kendall Jenner, Zendaya, and Ariana Grande on both the red carpet and in their everyday lives.
Address: 2691 Beachwood Drive, Los Angeles
Arcade Vintage
Founded by the collective that created the fantastic roaming market, A Current Affair, Arcade is a brick-and-mortar store with a rotating selection of the same vendors. The wares are pulled from across the country, so you’ll find Palm Springs acid-bright caftans next to ’40s avant-garde handbags. And if the biannual sale or shop isn’t accessible, the online shop is updated regularly too.
Address: 777 S Alameda Street, Suite 174, Los Angeles
Happy Isles
This appointment-only vintage salon founded by Lily Kaizer specializes in helping you find all the vintage ensembles you’re dreaming of for your big day. Whether you’re going sleek or diaphanous, there are racks upon racks of vintage Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and Christian Dior. And if shades of white aren’t quite your style (or you’re looking for something for a different event), Kaizer gets it: There’s also an incredible collection of bold and bright gowns and suits.
Address: 6150 Wilshire Boulevard, #8, Los Angeles
Lily et Cie
A favorite of vintage-lovers like Margot Robbie and Olivia Rodrigo (who wore an Azzedine Alaia SS 1991 dress from the shop for her 21st birthday this year), this Beverly Hills store focuses on red-carpet-level dresses. Founder Rita Watnick, who worked at Van Cleef and Arpels and Valentino before opening Lily et Cie, presents dresses from designers like Jean Louis Scherrer haute couture, Yves Saint Laurent, and Chanel haute couture as if they are on display in a museum—so window shopping is equally as joyful as making a purchase.
Address: 9044 Burton Way, Beverly Hills
The Paper Bag Princess
Elizabeth Mason, a.k.a. the Paper Bag Princess, has been tapped by Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, and vintage patron saint Lana Del Rey for couture ensembles. Inside the black-and-white shop are racks of 20- and 21st-century designers that are best seen during a private appointment with the founder. Mason has also published two books on vintage and thrifting (The Rag Street Journal and Valuable Vintage) and was on an episode of Oprah titled “Are You Rich and You Don’t Know It?”
Address: 8050 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
The Way We Wore
Doris Raymond first opened The Way We Wore in San Francisco in 1981. From there, she did clothing research and sourced for costume departments for period pieces like Evita and Titanic, eventually moving to Los Angeles herself to reopen her shop in the heart of Hollywood. The shop has both luxury vintage pieces, like sequined Halston gowns and chiffon flapper dresses, as well as a great under-$99 section with deals on designers like Gucci.
Address: 334 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles
Timeless Vixen
Lauren Lepire’s ability to source items like rare Bob Mackie gowns (worn by the one and only Cher), Courrèges, and Pierre Cardin is vintage magic. A trip to her shop is like playing dress-up in your incredibly chic godmother’s closet, where she tells you all the Hollywood and fashion history behind each special piece. Her wares have been seen recently on celebrities like Kate Moss, Amal Clooney, and Kylie Jenner (she wore a 1998 Hanae Mori haute couture gown from TV at the 2024 Golden Globes).
Address: 1100 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles
