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The 5 best vintage stores in Oslo

By Rawdah Mohamed

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Where to find the best second hand and vintage items in Norway's capital

Vintage shopping is a way of creating a dream wardrobe, allowing you to have carefully curated pieces that are key to identifying your personal style. Each piece is of significant value to you, and strengthening your self expression. It offers the opportunity to own garments that have a long span of life, with the possibility of maintaining a sustainable wardrobe without compromising style and the identity. You need not be too concerned of missing out on trends, as we all know everything comes back in to fashion. It might just be that you are be ahead of your time.

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With that being said we've rounded up the best vintage stores in Oslo for you to start adding to your cyclical wardrobe:

Prislos

This boutique in Norway has a 'recycled concept' with an overall goal of zero waste. Prislos are known for writing the garment's story on notes attached to each and every piece. So you can truly understand the lifecycle of the clothes you are buying. In addition to offering vintage clothing they also arrange events to promote living an environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Øvre Slottsgate 6

Ma Vintage

Carefully selected designer goods can be found at Ma Vintage in Oslo. From Balenciaga evening gowns from the 1990s to the most coveted Chanel bags, their range is unmatched. Their close connection with fashion houses gives them deep insider knowledge of the craftsmanship behind each piece, making shopping there a cultural experience as much as it is retail therapy.

Briskebyveien 28

Velouria Vintage

From cashmere sweaters to band t-shirts and high-end designers, Velouria Vintage has got it all. Truly a one-stop-shop of modern preowned pieces. They pride themselves on good quality at affordable prices. If you can't make it into the store they also have select items available online.

Thorvald Meyersgate 34

https://velouriavintage.no/

Good Vibes Vintage

Good Vibes Vintage started off with the founders selling vintage pieces from a van, and driving around Europe to sell clothing at different markets and vintage fairs. They have amazing jeans, shoes and possibly the best sneakers of the 1990s.

Markveien 2

Robot

Known for their wide selection of accessories such as eyewear, and jewellery. Robot's highlights include it's vibrant colourful pieces, baseball jackets and well-fitted corsets that will give your wardrobe the lift that it needs.

Korsgata 22