Vintage Culture in Istanbul

 

Vintage clothes are the pieces that always maintain their popularity from the past to the present, can adapt to every place and time, and can be used in places such as daily life, weddings, concerts. The vintage culture in Istanbul is a strong culture that can survive for years. The vintage stores, which have been located in districts such as Beyoğlu and Taksim for years, continue to serve their customers.

 

1) By Retro

By Retro is located inside the Syrian Passage on the way from Istiklal Caddesi to Tünel. The clothes of many TV series and movies about old times are also available in this store. By Retro started to introduce itself with the popularity of old-time series. Especially customers who want to buy the clothes used by the actors in the TV series visit this store.

 

2) Pied de Poule

Located in Çukurcuma, this store has made a name for itself in Turkish television broadcasts. This store, which is especially known for its hat collection, is worth seeing.

 

3) My Pera 1960

Located on Cihangir-Altıpatlar Street, this store is a retro shop with second-hand products. In this store, where you can find second-hand products of many famous brands of the world, the designers' own products are also exhibited.

 

4) Atölye Mariposa Cihangir

Mariposa is a store with products that we can call romantic and gentle. Located on Şimşirci Sokak, this romantic shop plays a major role in displaying the products of young designers and supporting them with the proceeds from the sale of the products.

 

5) Bin Bavul Vintage

Located next to the Galata Tower, this store exhibits clothes divided into years and periods. If you wish, you can rent or buy a product from here. Watches, hats and other accessories are also available.

 

6) Sentetik Sezar

The most striking products in this store, which has branches in Kadıköy and Taksim, are watches, glasses and bags. These products also decorate the store like a decor. There are colorful shirts for both men and women. You can come here and visit the store or buy products via courier on websites and social media.

 

7) Eleni Vintage Galata

It is also known as "Once Upon a Time". Located on Serdar-ı Ekrem street, this beautiful store features French culture in particular. You can give your home a vintage feel in this store, which also includes antique products.

 

8) İskele58 Yeldeğirmeni Eskicisi

This store is the perfect place for those who want to taste not only clothes but also vintage tunes at home. You can find the items you want here. You can see the products and get information about their prices on social media.

 

9) Closed Circuit

You can find products from all periods in this store, where items that many people do not use are collected and offered for sale again. Besides shopping, there is a sweet cafe at the back.

 

10) Büyükannemin Sandığı

You can witness your grandmother's youth in this store, where you can even find a wedding dress. You can feel like you are in the past in this store adopted by the people of Kadıköy. It is a beautiful store that will impress you with its decor.

 

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