In the fashion world, the term vintage is often used interchangeably as it relates to thrift stores, boho-chic style, celebrity red-carpet gowns, sustainable apparel, and eco-green garments. And while its association with words such as second-hand and Go-Green are overly used, vintage doesn’t always come for cheap. A rare vintage item can sometimes cost you more than this season’s hottest “it bag”. And that’s not even the worst part. One of the hardest tasks is actually finding a decent thrift shop that is both fashionable and thrifty-and by that we mean cheap. Which is why, we decided to scour some of the best vintage shops in London, a.k.a where you can go to town and back rocking the coolest rare items that have more history than most of your closet put together. What are you waiting for. Go ahead shop, and even barter if you like.

One of the more traditional places to shop thrift is Camden Market, otherwise known as Camden lock, the perfect spot for hipster apparel and cool crafts. While you’re there, make sure to check out Rokit, a vintage shop that began as a market stall in 1986 and has now four London stores. Rokit is frequently shopped by fashion stylists who use Rokit garments and accessories for fashion features in magazines. Favorite items include studded belts, military-inspired frocks, and one of a kind fedoras.

Absolute Vintage, titled the “best vintage shop in London” by In Style Magazine is probably one of the most aesthetically pleasing clothing shops in London. Offering a massive selection of apparel, jewelry, shoes, bags, and accessories, you will need lots of times to scour its abundant racks. And if you can’t make it to London for Earth Day, at least visit its Online Shop.

And because no vintage find can be completed with out some mention of Vintage queen, Kate Moss (see above), we had to include one of her favorite thirft-shops Rellik. Located just next to Portebello Road this vintage boutique stocks designer duds from the 1920s to the 80s including Vivienne Westwood, Alaia, Christian Dior, Pierre Cardin, YSL, Pucci, just to name a few. So if you dig Naomi Campbell’s style or are desperate for vintage Vuitton or Alaia, this is the place for you.