Camden isn’t just a vibe — it’s a look. And for decades, this corner of North London has been the go-to destination for vintage lovers, retro hunters, and anyone looking to step away from fast fashion and into something with serious character.
From 80s denim to 50s pin-up dresses, here’s your guide to the best vintage fashion spots in Camden.
🕰️ 1. Rokit Vintage Camden
An institution in London’s vintage scene, Rokit Camden is two floors of retro magic. Expect:
- 70s suede jackets
- 90s graphic tees
- American workwear
- Y2K festival fashion
- Levi’s, Carhartt, Dickies, and more
🛒 Bonus: They upcycle in-house into reworked one-offs.
📍 225 Camden High Street
💷 Most items £15–£45
👗 2. Time Tunnel Vintage
Tucked inside the Stables Market, Time Tunnel brings serious 90s and 00s nostalgia:
- Oversized denim
- Retro windbreakers
- Band and sports merch
- Military jackets & grunge flannel
It’s a dream for anyone channeling 90s streetwear or Y2K comeback fits.
📍 Stables Market
💷 Prices vary — look for sale rails
🧣 3. The Vintage Collection
Boasting one of the UK’s largest selections of deadstock vintage (never worn!), this shop covers styles from the 30s to the 90s.
You’ll find:
- Cowboy shirts
- Suede fringe jackets
- Swing dresses
- Sequin tops & shoulder pads
📍 The Vintage Collection – Camden Market
💷 Slightly higher end, but unique stock
👠 4. Collectif
For fans of 40s and 50s glamour, Collectif is the place. Their Camden branch is huge and stocked with:
- Polka dot dresses
- Pencil skirts
- Wiggle dresses
- Vintage heels and hair accessories
It’s a throwback dream for vintage pin-up lovers.
📍 Stables Market
🧵 Modern pieces made vintage-style — not second-hand, but fabulous
👢 5. British Boot Company
No Camden fashion list is complete without British Boot Company — purveyors of punk, mod, and skinhead footwear since the 70s.
Famous for:
- Doc Martens
- Grinders & Solovairs
- Monkey boots & creepers
🎸 Music legends from The Clash to Pete Doherty have shopped here.
📍 5 Kentish Town Road
💷 Prices reflect quality — starting from £100
🎩 6. Stables Market Stalls
Don’t underestimate the smaller traders within Camden’s Stables Market:
- Trench coats from the 80s
- Vintage belts & leather bags
- 60s sunglasses
- Vintage kimonos and reworked sari jackets
🧵 Many stalls are cash-only — bring some notes just in case.
🧵 7. Tips for Vintage Shopping in Camden
- Try before you buy — vintage sizing can be unpredictable
- Ask about backstock — stalls often have extra gems not on display
- Visit on weekdays — weekends get packed
- Haggle kindly — especially at smaller stalls
📍 Google Maps Location
Camden Vintage Trail Starting Point – NW1 8AF
