Secondhand Shopping Guide: LA

The West Coast may be known for its sun and surf, but it is also home to some of the best vintage. From boutiques to markets, below is a list of some of our favorite places to shop secondhand in Los Angeles. Click here to view (and save!) our Google map.

Reformation Vintage

8253 Melrose Ave (West Hollywood)

This vintage-only off-shoot of the popular women's boutique specializes in sourcing some the most on-trend vintage pieces from tees to denim to accessories.

Rose Bowl Flea Market

1001 Rose Bowl Dr (Pasadena)

The secondhand MECCA—featuring over 2500 vendors and 20000 buyers every Month (second Sunday). This flea market is one of the most famous markets in the world and features all sorts of vintage treasures from clothing to accessories to furniture and decor.

Silverlake Flea Market

1925 Sunset Blvd (Echo Park)

Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday featuring vintage and handmade goods, works of art, vinyls, turntables, and all kinds of other rotating surprises each month.

Melrose Trading Post

7850 Melrose Avenue (West Hollywood)

Every Sunday at Fairfax High School featuring nearly 300 local creative small business vendors–many of which are vintage tees, sweatshirts, and denim–alongside food booths and live music.

Shop RLT

7607 Beverly Blvd (West Hollywood)

Designer vintage garments and a wide selection of denim for every girl inspired by Calvin Klein models of the 90s and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Frequently restocked.

Wasteland

7428 Melrose Ave (West Hollywood)

Gently used treasures from every decade and category. Patience and sifting required, but you're guaranteed not to leave empty-handed.

Scout

8021 Melrose Ave (West Hollywood)

Highly curated selection of vintage designer pieces for the modern and minimalist woman.

Decades

8214 Melrose Avenue (West Hollywood)

Forever a staple for some of Hollywood's most elite (think: Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez). Decades is home to high-end designer and couture, with a collection that features all of the staples from Chanel, Balenciaga, Hermès, Oscar de la Renta, Alaia, Yves Saint Laurent and Halston.

The Paper Bag Princess

8050 Melrose Avenue (West Hollywood)

Get lost in racks on racks of 20- and 21st-century treasures, organized by designer. For the optimal shopping experience, book a private appointment with the founder, Elizabeth Mason. She has also published two books on vintage and thrifting (The Rag Street Journal and Valuable Vintage).

TAB Vintage

By appointment only. Address available upon booking.

Self-described as "Rare Wearable Designer Vintage", this collection features some of the hardest-to-find and most-sought-after pieces from fashion history. TAB Vintage also has an impressive collection of vintage bridal wear for the bride that is inclined to make a statement in secondhand.

Arcade

777 S Alameda Street, Suite 174 (Downtown)

Started by the same collective that created the traveling vintage market, A Current Affair. Arcade is a brick-and-mortar store with a rotating selection of the same vendors. 

Pickwick Vintage Show

777 S Alameda St (Downtown)

Monthly vintage market showcases a selection of vintage clothing, textiles and jewelry from more than 70 exhibitors who come from across the State. Tickets are required for entry.