Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Rio de Janeiro 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.
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches, but as any local will tell you, just because it’s a beach town doesn t mean fashion goes out the window. There’s some serious shopping to be enjoyed. Vintage-wise, the scene isn t as strong as that in São Paulo, but there are noteworthy spots that offer secondhand designer pieces—especially if you re interested in labels.
Below is a shortlist of some of our favorite secondhand and vintage stores in Rio de Janeiro, curated in collaboration with the editors at Vogue Brazil.
Acervo Vintage
Founded by Manoela Carvalho and Flavia Kux (Carvalho cut her teeth at Balenciaga in Paris and with Christopher Kane in London), Acervo Vintage aims to give Rio a proper curated vintage store that is as relaxed as the beach-side town. Assortment-wise, it’s a mix of vintage-vintage and secondhand designer.
Address: Rua Conde de Irajá, 370 - sala 301 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22271-020
Serpentine
Marcelo Lima’s store in Rio offers exactly the type of pieces you d expect from the city of Rio—spicy, body-con showstoppers. Just take a look at their Instagram account to get a sense of the spirit. Living out your Brazilian bombshell dreams is as easy as stepping into the store, which is stocked with Dolce and Gabanna bustiers, cut-out-laden Valentino dresses, and crochet all day. Expect ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s-era vintage as well as some more recent finds.
Address: R. Martins Ferreira, 71 - 201 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22271-010
Personal Brecho
In 2008 Juliana Lenz and Priscilla Cunha opened Personal Brecho—then just an online resale site. By 2012, it had expanded to a store in Rio de Janeiro’s Leblon neighborhood, a designer heaven. Here, the focus isn’t on vintage (read: pieces that are 20 + years old) but mint and excellent condition designer fashion and accessories—emphasis on the accessories before Personal Brecho has a superb assortment of Balenciaga, Loewe, and Bottega Veneta bags.
Address: Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 706 - 302 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22440-033
Txello Vintage
A couple of streets over from Ipanema Beach, you’ll find Txello Vintage Store, the boutique run by its fashion-history-loving owner, Txello Aguiar. Here, you’ll find a mix of archival and secondhand vintage from Escada, Oscar de la Renta, Versace, and more. In a neat and colorful display, you’ll also find accessories, footwear, and jewelry up for grabs.
Address: R. Visc. de Pirajá, 00444 - Loja 126 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22410-002
