Where to Find Vintage Fashion on Melrose Avenue
Melrose Avenue offers a range of vintage shopping experiences, from curated designer selections to affordable thrift finds.
Photo: Taras Chuiko / PexelsMelrose Avenue in Los Angeles is known for its vintage fashion scene. This guide highlights established and notable stores. They offer various styles and price points.
Wasteland · Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
This store is a well-known vintage destination. It offers a curated selection of designer and eclectic pieces. The inventory includes items from Bottega Veneta, Vivienne Westwood, and Chanel.
Good to know: Inventory changes constantly.
Decades · West Hollywood, Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
Decades specializes in elite vintage fashion. It curates museum-quality clothing and accessories. Designers like ALAIA, Hermes, Dior, and Halston are featured.
Good to know: The minimalist space resembles an art gallery.
Second Street · Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
This Japanese-originated second-hand store offers a fashionable collection. It includes stylish streetwear and vintage chic. The shop is organized by decade and aesthetic.
Good to know: They buy back clothes and offer cash on the spot.
American Vintage · Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
American Vintage is known for its classic rocker aesthetic. It offers quality items, including leather jackets and Levi's jeans. It is a stop for retro essentials and timeless pieces.
Good to know: It has an open floor plan and a small upstairs area.
Crossroads Trading · Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA
This store balances thrift shop charm with luxury fashion. It offers an eclectic selection from wardrobe staples to designer pieces. Brands include Oh! Polly, Prada, and Kenzo.
Good to know: It is a large, one-room store with an open floor plan.
Buffalo Exchange · Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
Buffalo Exchange is a curated secondhand shop. It focuses on trendy men's and women's basics. Items can be found at affordable prices.
Good to know: You can find items for as little as $20 USD.
Melrose Trading Post · Fairfax High School (on Melrose), Los Angeles
This is a large market with over 250 local makers, live music, and food trucks. It offers clothing, antique furniture, plants, and artwork. It is a classic destination for thrifting.
Good to know: Open every Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM; entry requires a ticket.
Compiled from reporting by Narcissist Magazine, HYPEACH, The UltraViolet, TNFT, ROADBOOK. Details change, so check before you go.
Where to find it
- WastelandMelrose Avenue, Los AngelesOpen in Maps ↗
- DecadesWest Hollywood, Melrose Avenue, Los AngelesOpen in Maps ↗
- Second StreetMelrose Avenue, Los AngelesOpen in Maps ↗
- American VintageMelrose Avenue, Los AngelesOpen in Maps ↗
- Crossroads TradingMelrose Avenue, HollywoodOpen in Maps ↗
- Buffalo ExchangeMelrose Avenue, Los AngelesOpen in Maps ↗
- Melrose Trading PostFairfax High School (on Melrose), Los AngelesOpen in Maps ↗
