Top of the best thrift shops to dress well in Paris

The Prettiest Thrift Stores in Paris

Buying new is so last season... To help you become the most stylish Parisian, we're taking you on a tour of our favorite thrift stores in the capital. And there’s something for everyone! Vintage, Y2K, streetwear, chic, bohemian... All you have to do is find your style. Plus, you’re making a cool gesture for the planet: a second-hand garment is one less piece bought from a super polluting and often not-so-ethical fast fashion brand.

RETRO 

We’ve been dreaming for ages of a place where thrift meets good vibes, uniqueness, and especially honest prices. Fortunately, our superhero RETRO has been around for 4 years now to make our wishes come true. If you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s a spot that will soon be (very) hard to live without. With a spacious layout…; a space of 320 m2 (that’s quite a size!) and beautifully sorted clothes, you can easily wander through the aisles without too much digging. Every piece here is unique and restored. You’ll always find Olena, a Ukrainian painter set up in the latest room of the shop to offer us one-of-a-kind, extraordinary pieces, perfect for making a statement while staying engaged... Doesn’t it sound appealing? At the top floor, you can enjoy  a super cool 90s playlist while the basement opens up to a stylish, more underground techno vibe.

But more than just a thrift store, this vintage shop is truly a lively spot because once a month on a Saturday, a tattoo artist sets up for the day and offers us stylish flash tattoos along with an electrifying DJ set from 2 PM to 8 PM, and even longer if the vibe is right! Fabien tells us that he’s still thinking about finding d;other ideas to always surprise us… As you may have guessed, we’ve completely fallen for  this Parisian temple of second-hand fashion !

The Vintagelovers

Located just a stone's throw from Saint-Paul, it’s THE perfect shop for vintage treasure lovers! More than just a second-hand store, The Vintagelovers is a “vintage shop”, which means that each piece you find here is handpicked by Laura. On the racks, you’ll discover vintage items, sometimes dating back to the 20s or 40s, but always in excellent condition, for women, as well as for babies and children, handbags, pairs of shoes… All offered at very affordable prices, starting from €20.

Modern'fripe

Ici, vous pouvez être sûr·es de tomber sur des pépites pour trois fois rien ! Cette petite fripe épurée ouverte en fin d'année 2023 propose une collection courte mais impeccable de vêtements des années 80 et 90, ainsi que des pièces emblématiques d'autres époques. Parmi les trésors à découvrir, des manteaux Land's End à seulement 20€, des pantalons italiens taillés style costume pour le même prix, des trenchs, et une sélection de pulls en mohair incroyablement doux à seulement 15€. Les aficionados du style rétro seront ravis de trouver des chemises au charme des années 70, des pulls en laine acrylique qui évoquent la mode des années 80 et 90, ainsi que des sweats au look résolument 90's. Cerise sur le gâteau, vous serez accueillis par l'adorable Adrien qui saura vous conseiller à la perfection et vous aider si vous cherchez une pièce en particulier.

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Free’p’Star

Certes, l’odeur n’est pas alléchante et on est serré. Il fait chaud, on se bouscule. En même temps, cette friperie est située en plein cœur du Marais, là où tout le monde fait son shopping. Évitez d’y aller le week-end ou en soirée et vous pourrez faire de réelles affaires. On peut dire que c’est un peu la star des friperies, car le choix est vaste. Tenues pour une soirée, vestes militaires, chapeaux, bottes de "Pigalle"… vous y trouverez forcément votre bonheur et les prix sont tout petits. N’oubliez pas la petite mezzanine de cette boutique vintage !

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Free'p'Star
61, rue de la Verrerie – 4th
52, rue de la Verrerie – 4th
93, rue de la Verrerie – 4th
37, rue du temple – 4th
51, rue Saint-Denis Paris – 1st
From Mon. to Fri. from 11am to 9pm, Sat. and Sun. from 12pm to 9pm
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By Flowers

Don’t be intimidated by the cleverly mixed clothing in this cute little thrift store. Unlike most inexpensive thrift shops, the selection of pieces is particularly interesting. Just dig around, take a close look at the clothes, and you’ll find THE unexpected treasure for a ridiculously low price. Don't hesitate to come back often to this vintage shop in the 18th, as they restock quite regularly.

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KiloShop

I would like 3 kg of jeans and 200 g of t-shirts, please! An original concept for this vintage shop where you weigh your clothes like vegetables at the market: €20, €30, €40, or €60 per kilo depending on the selected pieces. Each price is marked with a color-coded sticker for better clarity, and scales are available in all stores to help you calculate more easily. Make sure to choose lighter clothes, so you don’t weigh too heavily on the scale... and on your wallet!

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Kilo shop
65, 67, 69-71, rue de la Verrerie – 4th
25, boulevard Saint-Michel – 5th
125, boulevard Saint Germain – 6th
8, boulevard de Magenta – 10th
10, boulevard Montmartre – 9th
23, rue Du Faubourg-du-Temple – 10th
Hours vary by store
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Cheap Frip Vintage

If you're on the hunt for ultra-quality vintage pieces from great brands, you're in the right place. Just taking a peek at this thrift store in the 2nd arrondissement, you'll quickly get the idea: Burberry jackets, Yves Saint Laurent sweaters, loads of Adidas and Nike sweatshirts, Levis jeans... In short, the perfect outfit to look like the ultimate heartthrob from the '90s. Cheap Frip Vintage also has a fantastic selection of leather jackets if you're searching for the perfect biker jacket!

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Second-hand Treasures

A thrift store opened its doors in February 2024 just a stone's throw from Montparnasse: Les Secondes Mains. Here, you'll find upcycled clothing ranging from €1 to €15 (€5 to €50 for vintage pieces), perfect for all styles and tastes. Plus, Alizée and Sarah, the creators of this wonderful project, invite you to monthly workshops over coffee to encourage social connections and learn how to consume more mindfully. And that's not all; this will also be a chance to discover talented artists and creators who are regularly featured in this super cool place.

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Acid Violette

If there's one thrift shop dedicated to Y2K fashion (the style of the 2000s for the boomers), it's Acid Violette. Baguette bags, leopard prints, little lace, and velour tracksuits galore, it's the perfect place to do a remake of Mean Girls or a Britney-style music video like "Hit Me Baby One More Time". An inclusive, colorful, and unique selection of one-of-a-kind pieces, also available online on the shop's e-store !

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Bis Boutique Solidaire

For nearly 10 years, Bis Boutique Solidaire has been celebrating second-hand clothing with its ever-changing, high-quality, and fair-priced selection (no more than 20% of the original price). It’s a way to make thrift shopping accessible to everyone while also being supportive, as it employs people distant from the job market and sources textiles through partner associations. All unsold items are then donated to local associations that can redistribute them to those in need. In total, 7000 new pieces arrive every week at the 4 Parisian boutiques of the brand. Clothes, accessories, for men, women, children, luxury items, vintage, ready-to-wear... There’s something for every taste!

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Bis Boutique Solidaire
7, boulevard du Temple – 3e
19, rue Lamartine – 9e
96, rue Saint-Charles – 15e
20, avenue de Clichy – 18e
Open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7:30pm
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ZXSBN6DD3VZBGSY

Behind this totally unpronounceable shop name lies a thrift store like no other. Everything you find here (yes, absolutely everything) is priced at €0.95 on Thursdays, €1.50 on Wednesdays, and €2.85 the rest of the week. We dare you to find cheaper! But that's not all: for every 4 items you buy, the 5th one is free. You could say we've discovered the ultimate temple of good deals. With two locations in the heart of Paris and just a few minutes from Place de la Nation, ZXSBN6DD3VZBGSY gives us a rather unique decor: on one side a room dit's a bath that's more real than life itself (you can even search through real, thank goodness clean restrooms) and on the other side a wild jungle at the mercy of nature.

Guerrisol Saint-Denis
1, Place de la Halle – Saint Denis
Every day from 10 AM to 7 PM
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