The Best Vintage Shopping In Buenos Aires

It is not always necessary to spend a fortune on renovating your wardrobe. If you’ve grown tired of the designer boutiques in the Palermo Design Circuit, look no further than this guide of vintage stores dotted around the vast city of Buenos Aires.

Epoca en Hollywood

Responsible for Brad Pitt’s costume in Seven Years in Tibet and Madonna’s Evita, Epoca has clothes from way back into the 20th Century and you can be sure to find super exclusive party dresses for those super special nights.(Niceto Viega 5904, Palermo)

Through the doors of  a typical looking large avenue gallery lies a bevy of small independently owned vintage shops.  Here persistence pays off. For those of you who are prepared to rummage about, there are great bargains to be found. From tooled leather bags and vintage sportswear to interesting piece jewelry.(Avenida Santa Fe 1270, Recoleta)

Juan Perez

An institution among Buenos Aires’ vintage fans with a collection of accessories including silk scarves, leather bags, shoes and more . This shop lies on the pricier end of the scale, however bargain hunters will be in heaven whilst digging through the AR5 and AR10 bins.

(M. T de Alvear 1441, Recoleta)

Portobello

Hand picked (and many times imported) goodness by the Argentine/English owner. Only open during the weekdays so take a “lunch break” head on over. Head here for more info.(Paraguay 1554, Tribunales). For the off the beaten track dig till you drop type shoppers, check out BA’s favorite thrift stores,  Emaus, Ejercito de Salvacion (Salvation Army).

Any other good vintage spots that you readers have the heart to reveal to the masses?