Birmingham is one of the best places in England for shopping as it has so many great places like The Bullring, The Mailbox, Grand Central, The Great Western Arcade, The Custard Factory, The Jewellery Quarter, independent shops on the high street and now the biggest Primark in the world.
The city is also a host to many quirky and amazingly unique vintage shops which preserve, rework and sell all of our favourite clothes from previous decades, styles and trends. Vintage clothing is all the range in Birmingham and whether you are shopping on a budget or just love the styles, we are here to tell you the best ones we think you should visit.
Cow Vintage
A landmark in the Birmingham vintage clothing scene, Cow Vintage stocks vintage one-offs, designer styles and reworked garments and accessories. The shop is located in a warehouse in the heart of Digbeth and hosts vintage kilo sales which are amazing value for money. They sell a range of items from iconic moment garments to stylish shoes and accessories.
Thrifty Store
This unique store situated in the creative quarter, Digbeth, Thrifty Store is a new and exciting place to visit for all vintage enthusiasts. It offers a range of vintage garments, trainers, home ware, records and collectables all from local independents. The concept space is inside a warehouse which adds to the vintage theme and feel. Thrifty store host monthly events like Kilo sales, clearance offers and many more which are all too good to miss.
Off The Scale Vintage
A vintage shop with a twist. Off The Scale Vintage is a mobile vintage shop situated within a bright green bus who employs people who have experience with mental health. This unique concept aims to spread mental health awareness through selling vintage clothes all around the West Midlands as a non profit organisation. The beautiful clothes that are sold by the husband and wife team are sold by weight which helps you save money on your purchase. The couple decided to combine their interests in vintage clothing and music promotion to help raise awareness and remove the stigmas surrounding depression. You can buy their clothes through their website or keep an eye out for their iconic green bus travelling through your city or university campus.
The Credit Crunchers
The simple, no-frills decor of The Credit Crunchers holds a treasure trove of amazing vintage items. The business lives up to its name with items as low as £3 and racks of deals as far as the eye can see. The shop includes a wide range of vintage suede jackets, fur coats, cargo pants, hats and even fancy dress. For an authentic vintage shopping experience, The Credit Crunchers should be at the top of your browsing list.
