Cover These are the best vintage shops and rental platforms for luxury items in Hong Kong (Photo: Getty Images)
These are the best vintage shops and rental platforms for luxury items in Hong Kong (Photo: Getty Images)
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Sport luxury items from Chanel, Cartier or Gucci—and give a nod to sustainable fashion—by turning to these Hong Kong-based vintage shops and rental platforms
Hong Kong has always had a strong appetite for luxury goods, In recent years, the city’s interest in vintage and pre-owned items has also steadily grown. There are a few key reasons for this trend: global celebrities have been spotted wearing archival fashion pieces on the red carpet, sparking a revival of retro styles and vintage shops, and Gen Z influencers on social media are driving the comeback of vintage trends. Second-hand shopping is also seen as a more sustainable fashion alternative to buying brand-new clothes, as it helps reduce textile waste by giving new life to old items.
Rental platforms have also taken off in Hong Kong, allowing people to wear luxury garments for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them. For those looking to invest in or test-drive their next luxury piece, here are some must-try vintage shops and rental options in Hong Kong.
Read more: From Tokyo to Shanghai and more: Tatler’s ultimate guide to vintage shopping around Asia
Vintage shops
Hipster9
Hipster9 has an extensive selection of pre-loved designer pieces for all genders. This vintage shop stocks a variety of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories from designers such as Jil Sander, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, Kenzo and plenty more. Visit its new Chai Wan studio by appointment.
Address: Room 1107, Hong Man Industrial Centre, 2 Hong Man Street, Chai Wan
Known for: Unique selection of designer items at reasonable prices
Rubbish B
Despite its name, Rubbish B offers a treasure trove of handbags, jewellery and other accessories. The selection leans towards an elegant, ladylike vintage style—think pearls, headscarves and boxy handbags—and includes items from brands such as Dior, Cartier, Celine and Gucci.
Address: 8/F, 66 Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Mongkok
Known for: Standout handbags, watches and jewellery items with vintage flair
The Vintage Concept
One of the most loved vintage shops that watch and vintage enthusiasts love to go back to is The Vintage Concept. It sources timepieces from the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe, jewellery from Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and more, and vintage trunks from Louis Vuitton and Goyard. You can even search for items on its website by your birth year for a special touch.
Address: G/F, Century Square, 1-13 D’Aguilar Street, Central
Known for: Iconic and hard-to-find timepieces and accessories
Swing Swing Sixties Vintage
The ’50s, ’60s and ’70s were fabulous periods of fashion that exhibited creative approaches to silhouette, material and design overall. Swing Swing Sixties Vintage offers old-school gems by appointment, from ornate brooches and woven bags to clothing items from the aforementioned decades and unique watches from Longines and Bulova.
Address: Shop 103, 1/F, MaxiMall, 233 Electric Road, North Point
Known for: Decade-specific clothing and accessories
Rental platforms
Prêt-à-Dress
Prêt-à-Dress is a fashion rental platform with both online service and a fitting showroom by appointment. It offers a variety of clothing, handbags and accessories from the likes of Elie Saab, Marc Jacobs, Self Portrait and more, which you can try in-store and have delivered to you to keep for four or eight days.
Address: 16/F, Room 1605, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Known for: Great variety, reasonable rates
Style Carousel
For formal events and occasions-wear, Style Carousel has your back. The online rental service can help deliver premium garments and accessories by Chanel, Bottega Veneta and Paco Rabanne within a day (should you need it) and for periods of one or two weeks, as well as custom dates as per your preference and free returns should items not fit.
Available at: Style Carousel website
Known for: Efficient rental services
JED Lane Dress Rental
Those in the market for evening wear and wedding attire can turn to JED Lane Dress Rental which offers personal styling in its private showroom by appointment. Sift through pieces from Marchesa Notte, Self Portrait and Prabal Gurung on its Instagram page, then contact the brand via WhatsApp to set up an appointment.
Address: 6/F, Lee King Industrial Building, 12 Ng Fong Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon. +852 9159 9234
Known for: Wedding attire and formal wear
Amalissa Hall was the style writer at Tatler Hong Kong. Primarily focused on writing digital articles, she covers news, tracks trends and interviews experts from the fashion, beauty and wellness industries, as well as entertainment spheres. Interview highlights include Formula One driver Alex Albon, award-winning costume designer Jany Temime and prolific make-up artist Lisa Eldridge.
She has also produced print stories featuring make-up artists, perfumiers and other upcoming figures discussing Asian representation on social media, sharing industry insight and trends as well as explaining new approaches to wellness in Hong Kong.
