Milan Fashion week is coming, are you still looking for some chic clothes to wear?
Just always remember that VINTAGE is always the trend, good news is we are living in one of the most fashionable cities in the world and there are tons of glorious boutiques and shops to buy. As being a fashionista, we always have great desires for fashionable items, yet we are not millionaire, so my treasure hunt list is going to guide you to buy the most fashionable vintage gear with affordable price. No matter you are a lover of 20’s flappers, the classic 40’s A-line dresses, the elegant 50’s cocktail dresses or a bold 60’s miniskirts, you defiantly don’t want to miss these awesome places that I am going to show you.
Are you ready for a Vintage tour?
#1 BIVIO Milano
Woman- Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 4, 20100 Milano MI
Man- Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 14, 20123 Milano MI
• Collections- womenswear and menswear
• Style- Casual, colourful, mix and match
• Price range- Medium-low
• Shopping tips- Instagram stories!! Besides the excellent stores’ locations, BIVIO uses social media to expose their items which gives you a convent way to shop “online”. Instead of going to store every day to check out their new arrivals, all you have to do is to follow their Instagram stories, it’s fast, easy and fun!!
#2 Humanvintage
Via Cappellari, 3, 20123 Milano MI
• Collections- womenswear and menswear children's clothes (from 0 to 15 years)
• Style- Italian fashion 1960s-90s
• Price range- Low to Medium-low
• Shopping tips- All clothes are unique pieces!! The human vintage’s clothes were all donated which means shopping here is also a way to protect the environment through the reuse of used clothes and the best part is – you can always find some awesome unique pieces with super affordable price!!
#3 Cavalli e Nastri
Woman-Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 12, 20123 Milano MI
Men- Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 3, 20123 Milano MI
• Collections- womenswear and menswear
• Style- Italian fashion 1920s-90s
•Price range- Medium-high
•Shopping tips- Shop by designers!! If you are a fashion brands lover, this is the right place for you to hunt. In Cavalli e Nastri’s store you can find lots of classic brands’ pieces that are already “extinct” in nowadays’ collections yet these pieces are still really fashionable and well- reserved, after all, a classic Chanel dress will never be out of fashion.
#4 East Market
Via Mecenate 88/A, 20138 Milano MI
• Collections- womenswear and menswear
• Style- There is No Limitations
•Price range- Medium-Low to Medium
•Shopping tips- You must dig hard!! East Market is the first market dedicated to individuals, hobbyists and traders where everyone can sell, buy and exchange all types of goods and that’s why this is a perfect place for you to hunt, you can find all kinds of styles and stuff, not only clothes but also accessories, bags..etc. You will never know what you can find, it is always a surprise.
#5 Naviglio Sunday market
Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 20144 Milano, MI
• Collections- All kinds, included garments, accessories, furniture..etc.
• Style- There is No Limitations
•Price range- Medium-Low to Medium
•Shopping tips- You must learn how to bargain!! This is a large-scale vintage market that takes place on the last Sunday of each month along the entire Naviglio Grande. There are no rules for bargaining but these vintage venders are all open to discuss the prices, as long as you don’t go too far. If you have never been here before, you must take a chance to go around, this market will amaze you and trust me, you won’t come home with empty hands.
Thanks for reading my article, I will see you guys next month.
Enjoy your treasure hunt!!
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