Helsinki is one of the world capitals of vintage and second-hand clothing. In Finland, in fact, the purchase of used items is considered an integral part of a modern ecological consciousness even if the new born, Vintage Babushka and Green Dress, who decided to launch new vintage style collections, are more interested in aesthetic appearance.
The best vintage stores in which to find clothing, accessories, furniture and decorative objects are concentrated in central districts such as Punavuori, Kruunuhaka, Tölö and Kallio.
If you are planning a trip to the Finnish capital, this guide of the best vintage stores in the city can definitely come in handy:
Vintage Babushka,
It is managed by three friends who share an old passion for quality vintage clothing and accessories. The shop enjoys good success and, thanks to the liveliness of the nearby Punavuori district, it can even afford to launch seasonal collections. The theme of this autumn is Back to Black.
Address: Iso Roobertinkatu 42; schedules: merc.-ven. 14-19, Sat. 12-16
Green Dress
Opened in the spring of 2009, vintage bride of high quality clothes made with recycled materials, as well as proposing brands of ethical clothing and various services ranging from stylist to the rental of lady handbags.
Address: Laivurinkatu 41; schedules: mart.-ven. 11-19, sab. 11-16
Ansa
This boutique, beautifully decorated, sells second-hand clothes and accessories and specializes in children's clothing. Perhaps it may seem strange to think of your son in red leather shorts: here everything is possible.
Address: Fleminginkatu 8; times: lun.-ven. 12-19, Sat. 12-16
Helsinki 10
Next to objects created by contemporary designers, Helsinki 10 hosts a wide selection of second-hand high fashion dresses, both for women and men, ranging from leather to floral dresses. Very wide the proposal of shoes on offer.
Address: Eerikinkatu 3; schedules: lun.-ven. 11-20, Sat.
Mekkoma
This pretty shop, which as the name says (in Finnish mekko means dress) is dedicated to clothing, is housed in a corner of the hairdresser Pinkki Paplari. In addition to women's clothes of the time, especially Finnish designers, carefully chosen, Mekkomania also offers jewelry, shoes, gloves, bags and wedding dresses of the 1970s.
Address: Mannerheimintie 31; times: Tuesday 11-16, Wednesday-day. 11-19, come on. 11-15
Play it again, Sam
With its 32-year-old life, the pioneer of the vintage shops in Helsinki is right and its fame has become legendary. It offers clothing, evening dresses, shoes, bags, hats, wigs, jewelry and corsets. The store also has a corner with men's items.
Address: Rauhankatu 2; times: lun.-ven. 10.30-18, Sat 11-15
Penny Lane Boutique
Penny Lane is owned by a former Miss Finland who, after four decades spent aboard aircraft like hostesses, offers items, clothes and second-hand accessories of high quality. On the first floor there is a selection of dance dresses and strictly vintage evening dresses.
Address: Runeberginkatu 37; times: lun.-ven. 12-17, Sat. 12-15
