Wonderful small retro shops and brands
With the beginning of autumn, temperatures dropped drastically here in Germany. So my favourite season really starts now. However, with the colourful leaves and rainy days, a kind of melancholy mood catches me. These almost carefree days with café and restaurant visits at the terrasse, as well as smaller meetings with friends and family outside are over, and noone really knows what comes next. Nevertheless, I try to make the best out of the situation, prepare myself for cosy days with good books at home, and enjoy looking at the wonderful new autumn fashion.
If you are searching for a few autumn garments and/or accessories as well, you may want to support some small retro shops and labels that really had a hard time the last few month. In this blogpost, I already introduced some wonderful small retro brands from Germany, and in the following, I want to share my favourite small, international retro shops and brands with you.
This blogpost contains affiliate links (marked with *)
Wonderful Retro Shops and Brands for Clothing
The Seamstress of Bloomsbury
The Seamstress of Bloomsbury has a huge archive full of original 1940s cuts. So it is no wonder that this brand offers amazing and very authentic 40s style garments. Furthermore, they mainly use natural fibres like crepe de chine and cotton. I own lots of wonderful clothes by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury – from dresses, to blouses, and skirts, as well as trousers – and really enjoy wearing them. Click here to find some examples and outfit ideas.
My must-haves from The Seamstress of Bloomsbury: The classy Jive Blouse* as well as a matching swing skirt*.
*Affiliate links
The Seamstress of Bloombury:
Website: https://theseamstressofbloomsbury.co.uk/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/TheSeamstressOfB*
Vivien of Holloway
Vivien of Hollway offers wonderful and elegant fashion inspired by the 40s and 50s. There, you will not only find wonderful circle skirts and pretty dresses, but also cosy cardigans, and lovely tops.
My must-haves from Vivien of Holloway: The cosy Jenny Cardigan and the super versatile Slash Neck Top.
Vivien of Holloway:
Website: https://www.vivienofholloway.com/
Miss Candyfloss
Miss Candyfloss offers a huge range of beautiful garments inspired by the 1940s and 50s. They use modern fabrics to match a modern woman’s needs, produce in Europe (Transylvania), and attach importance to make clothes that are timeless and last for years.
My must-haves from Miss Candyfloss: A wonderful checkered dress with sleeves for cold days, like this one*, for example.
Miss Candyfloss:
Website: https://miss-candyfloss.com/
TopVintage: https://topvintage.de/de/marken/miss-candyfloss*
Daisy Dapper
Daisy Dapper is a wonderful small retro brand from Sweden and offers very charming retro garments from dresses, to trousers, as well as tops, and blouses. It’s definitely worth to have a look!
My must-haves from Daisy Dapper: A chic and figure-hugging pencil dress like this one, for example.
Daisy Dapper:
Website: https://www.daisydapper.com/en/
TopVintage: https://topvintage.de/de/marken/daisy-dapper*
Pretty Retro
The lovely retro brand Pretty Retro offers classy retro fashion inspired by the 40s and 50s for very fair prices, but still produces – whenever possible – in Europe!
My must-haves from Pretty Retro: Chic swing pants as well as an elegant knitted sweater.
Pretty Retro:
Website: https://www.prettyretro.co.uk/
TopVintage: https://topvintage.de/de/marken/pretty-retro*
Ginger Jackie
The Russian brand Ginger Jackie creates real fashion masterpieces, often inspired by Dior’s New Look. The quality and details of the garments are really amazing, and everything looks very authentic and expensive. Ginger Jackie definitely is one of my favourite brands for high-quality designer retro fashion.
My must-haves from Ginger Jackie: Ginger Jackie offers so many timeless, classy designs that it is really hard to name a favourite. But I would go for a beautiful, timeless dress in a neutral colour like black, grey, or white. 😉
Ginger Jackie:
Website: https://www.gingerjackie.ru/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginger_jackie_tailorshop/
L’école Des Femmes
L’école Des Femmes acutally is a Californian brand, but highly influenced by the French style. The designs are elegant, sexy, cheerful, mature, and powerful – what a wonderful mixture!
My must-haves from L’école Des Femmes: A cheerful gingham dress with lots of lovely details
L’école Des Femmes:
Website: https://lecoledesfemmes.com/
Lena Hoschek
To be honest, Lena Hoschek isn’t really a small retro brand anymore. Nevertheless, her designs are so wonderful, classy, and high-quality, that I simply had to add this Austrian brand to this list, although the garments are quite an investment. 😉
My must-haves from Lena Hoschek: Lena Hoschek has so many wonderful and timeless designs that I simply can’t name one or two favourites, but I really like the traditional Ribbon Skirt.
*Affiliate links
Lena Hoschek:
Website: https://www.lenahoschek.com/
Moda Operandi: https://www.modaoperandi.com/women/designer/lena-hoschek*
Wonderful retro Brands for Lingerie and Stockings
Secrets in Lace
If you are searching for real fully fashioned nylons, I highly recommend Secrets in Lace. They still produce their hosiery on the original machines from the 40s and 50s, and also offer matching garter belts, bras, and accessories.
My must-haves from Secrets in Lace: The Dita French Heel stockings from the design cooperation with Dita von Teese, and a matching garter belt.
Secrets in Lace:
Website: https://www.secretsinlace.eu/ (Europe)
Website: https://www.secretsinlace.com/ (international)
What Katie Did
What Katie Did is another wonderful retro brand for vintage inspired lingerie, shapewear, and hosiery.
My must-haves from What Katie Did: Colourful seamed stockings that match your favourite dress.
*Affiliate links
What Katie Did:
Website: https://www.whatkatiedid.com/
TopVintage: https://topvintage.de/de/marken/what-katie-did*
Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/Unterwäsche-Dessous-What-Katie-Did/*
Wonderful Retro Brands for Accessories and Shoes
Miss L-Fire
Miss L-Fire make the – in my opinion – most beautiful and comfy retro shoes for every season. They offer such lovely sandals, pumps, and boots for every weather. 🙂
Miss L-Fire:
Website: https://misslfire.co.uk/
TopVintage: https://topvintage.de/de/marken/miss-l-fire*
Beyond Skin
Beyond Skin is another shoe brand to know. They offer a wide range of lovely styles, and every shoe is vegan! They also strive to produce as sustainable as possible in Spain, offer high quality, and make shoes that last for quite a long time.
Beyond Skin:
Website: https://beyond-skin.com/
Irregular Choice
The name of the brand Irregular Choice speaks for itself: The shoes from this British brand are super colourful, have many lovely details, and are very cheerful – definitely head-turners and not only a good (and irregular) choice for retro lovers. 😉
*Affiliate links
Irregular Choice:
Website: https://www.irregularchoice.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/Irregular-Choice-Schuhe-Handtaschen/*
Wonderful retro Shops for Clothes and Accessories
TopVintage
TopVintage is one of the leading retro boutiques in Europe and offer a wide range of retro styles inspired by the 1920s to 70s. Shopping is easy, shipping is fast, and the customer service is amazing as well – but I’m quite sure you already know this. 😉 I personally can recommend the wonderful new autumn styles* – so pretty! Furthermore, they offer some TopVintage exclusive styles*, which means, those specific clothes and accessories are only available at TopVintage.
TopVintage:
Website: https://topvintage.de/*
Mondo Kaos
Mondo Kaos is a wonderful retro boutique from Copenhagen/Denmark with an own online shop. They offer really beautiful, high-quality, feminine fashion from brands like The House of Foxy, Grünten Mode, Miss L-Fire, and many more. By the way: The also have some exclusive styles! So definitiely make sure to have a look at their shop.
PS: In this blogpost, I tell you more about Mondo Kaos.
Mondo Kaos:
Website: https://mondokaos.dk/
Mondo Kaos
Birkegade 1
2200 Kopenhagen
Denmark
Revival Retro
Last but not least, let me introduce Revival Retro to you. This shop offers wonderful reproductions from the most popular retro brands, and has a wonderful range of gorgeous retro shoes. Furthermore, Revival Retro have their very own clothing line. And of course, this boutique is not only for people from London, but also for everyone else, thanks to their online shop.
PS: In this blogpost, I tell you more about Revival Retro.
Revival Retro:
Website: https://www.revival-retro.com/
Revival Retro
30 Windmill St
London W1T 2JL
United Kingdom
Do you know more wonderful retro shops and brands? Then make sure to share them with us, if you like!
