PARIS THRIFT STORES: BEST SECOND HAND & VINTAGE SHOPS

Every time I visit Paris,  going to local vintage shops is a must for me. I am addict to hunting for unique clothing and vintage gems in Paris thrift stores. Vintage items and accessories add zest and originality to the modern look. 

Besides, buying vintage is environmentally friendly. I like giving clothes a second life. Sadly, most people have a prejudiced attitude towards vintage and thrift shops, and, due to stereotypes, they continue to bypass second-hand shops. 

But since you're reading this article, I don't need to convince you that you can find cool stylish clothing in second-hand shops and that reusing clothes is a way to take care of the planet. So, here are my favorite second hand shops in Paris where I hunt for rare and unusual items. 

If you are a fashionista who cares about ecology and sustainable development, don't miss Kilo Shop Paris and Kilo Shop Kawaii. 

It's a vintage shop with carefully selected colorful and unique pieces where you pay by weight. Besides, the store recycles old clothes and gives them a second life. Le Marais has 2 Kilo Shop boutiques located ten meters apart: Kilo shop and Kilo shop Kawaii. 

Kilo Shop Kawaii is a concept store with Japanese vintage clothing. 

If you want to discover other alternative and fascinating places to visit in Paris, read my alternative guide to Paris. 

Oh my god, how can you walk past this display case with vintage handbags ?! After all, there are never too many handbags! :-) 

Such beauty awaits you at FREE'P'STAR, a trendy vintage and second-hand boutique in Paris with lots of items from the 70s. Here you can create a mind-blowing stylish look and stand out from the crowd.

At first, FREE'P'STAR had only one boutique in Paris, but it became so successful that there are five of them now.

Addresses:

• 52 rue de la Verrerie
• Metro: Hôtel de Ville. 
• Monday-Saturday: 10h-20h. 
• Sunday: 12h-20h. 

• 61 rue de la Verrerie. 
• Metro: Hôtel de Ville. 
• Monday-Saturday: 11h-20h30. 
• Sunday: 12h-20h30. 

• 20 rue de Rivoli. 
• Metro: Saint-Paul. 
• Monday-Saturday: 11h-20h. 

• 66 rue Saint-Antoine. 
• Metro: Saint-Paul. 
• Monday - Sunday: 11h-20h. 

• 51 rue Saint-Denis. 
• Metro: Châtelet Les Halles. 
• Monday-Saturday: 10h-20h. 
• Sunday: 12h-20h. 

FREE'P'STAR stands out from other vintage stores in quantity and variety of clothes at reasonable prices. Come here for clothes, shoes, and accessories for both women and men.

This small boutique offers a wide selection of vintage items, from denim hipster shirts, military-style coats to Irish sweaters, hats, and tons of accessories. 

The store has regular deliveries of new clothes, and the prices are fair.

Given the small size of the store, I recommend coming here for shopping on weekdays. 

• 32 rue des Rosiers, 75004 Metro: Saint Paul 
• Open every day from 11 to 21

Guerrisol is undoubtedly one of the best second hand shops in Paris, and moreover, and it's very affordable.

You can create a new wardrobe in this store, at shocking prices! Prices range from 1 to 30 euros: for a jacket, you will pay 10 euros, for a T-shirt or blouse - 5 euros, for a coat - 30 euros. 

You will not buy here vintage Chanel, but the shop generally offers clothing from high-quality brands. There are fewer retro items than in specialty vintage stores, but a good hunter will find them too. 

So roll up your sleeves and go treasure hunting!

There are 4 Guerrisol locations in Paris: 

• 19 avenue de Clichy, 75017 
• Metro: Place de Clichy
• Open from 10 am to 7:30 pm. 

• 96 Boulevard de Barbès, 75018
• Metro: Marcadet 

• 45 boulevard de la chapelle, 75018 
• Metro: Gare du Nord 

• 17 bis Boulevard Rochechouart, 75009 
• Metro: Barbès-Rochechouart