Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Madrid is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the globe, 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.
Vintage-wise, cities with serious fashion scenes mean great things. If a city’s habitues prize being well dressed, it ll translate into a thriving vintage scene where once-new pieces end up at flea markets, resale shops, and more. All this to say, the vintage shopping in Madrid is not to be missed.
Antique jewelry buffs will delight at the Art Nouveau and Art Deco offerings, which can be found at the Bárcena showroom. If you’re looking for a slice of Americana, head to Friperie Madrid, where Levi’s jeans reign. And for a true vintage shop where collectible pieces from each decade are carefully curated, Pilar Ilusión is the place to know.
All these recommendations and more are in the below list of the best vintage stores in Madrid, which has been curated with the help of the editors at Vogue Spain.
Friperie Madrid
Though touted as one of Madrid’s best vintage spots (and, per Vogue Spain, as “where the coolest people in Madrid shop”), Friperie smacks of Americana. With a wide selection of vintage Levi’s and US military clothing, you won’t find vintage flamenco dresses here. Its owner, Xin Jing, scours vintage markets and then whittles the selection down: “When I order military clothing, I can’t order five size-S green pants or three camouflage shirts. I have to order a 500-kilo bundle that includes everything and from all periods. It’s like waiting for the lottery; I get nervous and I pray for luck.”
Address: C. de Rodríguez San Pedro, 2, Chamberí, 28015
Loué
Stepping into Loué, which is located in the heart of Madrid and you might not even realize you’re surrounded by not “new” fashion. Less vintage and more consignment of top-tier luxury clothing, Loué allows you to purchase pre-loved items, rent, or sell your own closet of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Hermès wares. The focus here is on handbags and accessories but there s also some stellar fashion to be found.
Address: Calle de la Virgen de los Peligros, 12, Centro, 28013
Johnny and Velvet
Named after the shop owner’s two greyhounds, Johnny and Velvet is a thrift shop located south of the city center. It is filled with well-priced secondhand pieces. For those who aren’t label-obsessed, Johnny and Velvet is a go-to, celebrated for its steals.
Address: C. de Rodrigo de Guevara, 8, Centro, 28005
Aramayo Vintage
A proper vintage shop filled with eccentric finds from decades past, Aramayo Vintage was opened in 2015 and is filled with Japanese silk blouses, kimonos, school uniforms from the ’80s, traditional Russian scarves, bell-bottoms from the ’70s, and more. Visit one of two locations in Madrid—both hold treasures.
Address: Corre. Alta de San Pablo, 2, Centro, 28004 and Pl. de Herradores, 8, Centro, 28013
Second Chance Luxury Vintage
Think of Second Chance Luxury Vintage like a sprawling estate sale. The store specializes in watches and antique jewelry, but there’s also fashion and accessories to discover.
Address: Pl. de San Juan de la Cruz 9, Chamberi, 28003 and C. de la Virgen de los Peligros 11, Centro, 28013
Pilar Ilusión
While most vintage shops in Madrid skew either thrift or secondhand, Pilar Ilusión offers a serious assortment of designer runway pieces—including couture. Shop ’80s Chanel and archival Loewe bags at this shop located in Madrid’s Embajadores neighborhood.
Address: C/ de la Ribera de Curtidores, 12, Centro, 28005
Bárcena
Those in search of vintage and antique jewelry will be weak at the knees upon entering Bárcena, located in the Salamanca neighborhood. Pieces date as far back as the 18th and 19th centuries, and they have an incredible assortment of Art Deco jewelry.
Address: Calle de Lagasca 62, 1º Dch, Salamanca, 28001
