The Best Vintage Clothing Stores in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
If you’re filled with horror at the thought of running into someone in the same outfit, opt for second-hand. Heading to Vietnam‘s most populous area, Ho Chi Minh City? Leave enough space in your suitcase and add these vintage stores to the itinerary to pick up something one-of-a-kind.
Vintage Closet
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Dress shopping has never been simultaneously easier or more difficult than at Vintage Closet. From wedding gowns to princess dresses, and everything in between, Vintage Closet specialises in classic designs that will stand the test of time. The shop’s enthusiastic owner loves helping customers find the perfect dress, even if that means creating a unique one from her existing inventory. Not only do the prices cater to college students but every customer receives free dress editing for life.
Magenta Vintage
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Tired of finding the perfect vintage piece that seems unbearably difficult to match with your existing wardrobe? Throw those problems straight into the hamper when you shop at Magenta Vintage. This store near Bui Vien Walking Street has it all: tops and bottoms, overalls and dresses, belts, socks, shoes, scarves and more. Pick up a pair of vintage glasses that frame the face under a chic hat, or follow their looks on their Instagram feed to instantly grab a stylish outfit for your next night out in Saigon.
K Vintage
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Elegance is on sale at K Vintage. This vintage women’s clothing shop keeps a limited selection of shirts and dresses; their inventory changes by the month, with new silk dresses and cotton tops coming and going. K Vintage also offers a small variety of outfit sets, making it effortless to find a comfortable and cute look for only a few dong.
REWIND - Vintage Clothing
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Not all vintage digs need to be older than your parents. At Rewind, in the Phu Nhuan District, the threads on the shelves will take you back to your childhood years; T-shirts, bomber jackets, and hats showcase fandom of yesterday. Characters like Garfield and Scooby-Doo smile on T-shirts alongside old-school sports teams’ logos on hats, jackets and jerseys. A visit to Rewind will leave you dressed in nostalgia and the envy of your peers.
Mayhem Saigon
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Con Qua Den
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So Vintage
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Thailand and India are among the countries So Vintage buys its second-hand stock from. The clothes look as though they’re almost new and you will find all sorts of items – from blouses, maxi dresses and kimono jackets to accessories like bags, hats, belts and jewellery pieces of various shapes and styles. Better yet, the prices won’t give you a heart attack, with most pieces being below USD$40.
Si Lem
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Nick Dauk contributed additional reporting to this article.