The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Taipei: 5 Vintage Curations to Glow up Your Wardrobe

Culture, food, nightlife, and now a burgeoning thrifting scene, the neighborhoods of Taipei are glittered with gems that would make even the most jaded thrifter jump with joy. Read on to find out which areas of this city in the Pacific has to offer the vintage consumer.

Wanhua District

Beyond the delicious food stalls and exciting night life, Ximen is a neighborhood in Wanhua District that is full of young people repping vintage brands while perusing the clothing racks second hand clothing stores in the heart of Wanhua. A store popular among locals and foreign thrifters alike, is 2nd STREET. Second street is a two- story vintage clothing chain that has recently expanded into Taiwan that offers a large variety of men’s and woman’s clothing. This particular location has a fabulous selection of cargo pants and low-top sneakers.

2nd STREET: No.120, Kunming St, Wanhua District, Taipei City

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Located only a 3 minute walk down the block, one can find Rock Vintage , a thrift store that specializes in rare pieces with a punk rock and alternative flair. The stores collection errs on the expensive compared to its more budget friendly peers on this list, but the carefully curated pieces make up in rarity and guaranteed quality.

Rock Vintage: No.5, Lane 96, Kunming St, Wanhua district, Taipei City

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On Minhe Street is another thrift store with a collection on the higher end of fashion. Here, at Head X Lover a little fanatical indulgence goes a long way– featuring premium pieces from the 90s and early aughts, you can be sure to find a haul that rivals the likes of the thrift boutiques of LA.

Head x Lover: No. 11, Lane 81, Minhe St, Wanhua District, Taipei City 108

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Datong District

EWF Vintage is popular destination for thrifting locals that houses a collection of international pieces. You can find a accessories and clothing that range from Japanese kimonos to Mexican dresses, and even an Austrian dirndl. If your closest needs to expand its range of looks and colors, EWF Vintage is where you want to be.

EWF Vintage : No.3, Lane 49, Chiefeng St, Datong District, Taipei City

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Another local hotspot is Travis Vintage & Used Clothing. This store’s retro charisma is created by an Americana veneer that features Woodstock looks, US Military jackets, and the classic and colorful Hawaiian shirts.

Travis Vintage & Used Clothing : No. 4, Lane 41, Chifeng St,, Datong District, Taipei City