Have you
too noticed a boom in vintage clothing among your
young fashion conscious friends ?
Some say it
is due to the “crisi” but I think that it is also caused by the
fact that well made clothing is now hard to find at decent prices. Most
shops carry only clothes made in Pakistan, China or Turkey and top Italian
brand name clothing is priced over the top for most budgets.
In Rome’s Monti and Campo dei Fiori areas vintage shops are as common as pizza
al taglio shops and Florence has several along the Arno river. Instead of Rome’s infamous Porta Portese flea market, check out the dedicated
open air markets for vintage clothing held on weekends in Rome and other cities.
 |
| Max Mara cashmere spring coat |
Things change rapidly in this field so I'm counting on my readers based in Rome, Milan, Florence and other Italian cities to chime in with addresses of their favorite shops for vintage bargains.
 |
| cute 2 and 3 piece outfits for 20-30 euro |
Update October 12, 2014
Unfortunately the vintage shop tucked between the mechanic and a discount
supermarket here has closed, but there are other possibilities for finding vintage in our town.
Check out the shoes and boots (size 37/ US 6) that are available at 20/30 euro. There are also a pair of brand new Church loafers and pumps by Rossetti . Soon they will be on ebay, but until then you can stop by (here in Vetralla) and get lst dibs.
 |
| suede boots |
A classic woman's jacket can be had for less than 50euro and there are men's lodens and sheepskin coats from Rome's exclusive Davide Cenci shop that will keep you warm for many winters at less than 100 euro.
 |
| brand new Church loafers |
 |
| stylish Italian shoes-never worn |
 |
| mink and suede jacket |
Furs are not worn much in Italy's warmer winters but if you live in a colder clime here are some that can be had for less than 300 euro.
Feel free to contact me if you want to stop by and browse. Leave a comments or tell us about your favorite vintage shops and the bargains you have found.
Check out the shoes and boots (size 37/ US 6) that are available at 20/30 euro. There are also a pair of brand new Church loafers and pumps by Rossetti . Soon they will be on ebay, but until then you can stop by (here in Vetralla) and get lst dibs. 
Reminds me of my closet!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece! I'll keep a look out for some recycled bargains on my next trip to Italy.
ReplyDeleteI certainly see more and more of these shops here in Los Angeles. Far from the second-hand shops of yesteryear, these establishments sell fine clothing, in very good, often unworn, condition. Just think, visiting these shops might become the new "in" activity for toruism.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! Vintage clothing is really in these days. Young and old opt to wear vintage clothing and why not, there is beauty and sophistication in vintage clothing. It's good to know that there are more and more shops selling vintage clothings. Italy definitely has got some great vintage stores.
ReplyDeleteRedDressShoppe.com
Nice clothes ! Thanks for sharing. i really appreciate it that you shared with us such a informative post..
ReplyDeleteThanks
vintage clothing
thanks Jessica, Melinda - glad it was useful... the more you know the more fun a visit to Italy can be.
DeleteIncredible knowledge of adapting in the visiting your site about shopping. I might want to impart a critical information that experience. Thank you
ReplyDelete