Vintage shops worth checking out, ranging from an exclusive boutique for designer clothing to a casual store you can just walk into.
Heleen Hulsmann Salon
Salon Heleen Hülsmann is not a store in the traditional sense, but a private showroom for pre-loved high-end designer clothing. Heleen Hülsmann founded the salon in 2011, after fifteen years in advertising and as an agent for creative professionals, when she realized that no one wanted to take over her own wardrobe. That experience inspired her to create a place where secondhand high-end labels are given a second life. Walk-ins are welcome Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Monday through Wednesday, the salon operates by appointment only. There is no online store; sales are conducted via WhatsApp or direct message. — 18h Jacob Obrechtstraat, Oud-Zuid. Thu–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. for walk-ins; Mon–Wed by appointment.
“The Salon is more than just a store; it’s a destination where personal styling meets a deep appreciation for great fashion.” — Salon Heleen Hülsmann, official website (2025)
Yohara Vintage
Yohara Vintage is the brainchild of Ashley Yohara, who founded the showroom in 2020 out of her love for vintage clothing and fabrics. The selection focuses on quality, timelessness, and a certain elegance—not on hanging as many items as possible on the racks. That makes a visit here just as special as the collection itself: you don’t just happen to stop by; you plan it in advance. The showroom is open by appointment or during open weekends and showroom events, and those who prefer to browse the selection from home can visit the online store. — 193 Lutmastraat, De Pijp. The showroom is open by appointment or during open house weekends and showroom events.
Amsterdam Avenue
Laan Amsterdam is just a stone’s throw from Utrechtsestraat and the canal district and stands out for how accessible it is: no appointment needed—just walk right in. The store combines vintage and secondhand items in a selection that changes regularly, making it worth coming back often. In addition to the physical store, there’s an online shop via Shopify and an active Instagram account (@laan.amsterdam) where new arrivals are featured first. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — 65H Utrechtsedwarsstraat
Ensō Vintage
ENSŌ Vintage on Elandsgracht was founded by Andrea and Liseth, who met at G-Star RAW, where Andrea worked as a designer and Liseth was on the business side. Since opening in 2020, they’ve built the store without investors, focusing on upcycling and slow fashion outside the usual fashion seasons. You can see that in the collection: less focused on trends, more on pieces you can keep wearing for years to come. The store is open on Mondays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. — Elandsgracht 12H, Jordaan.
“Our shared passion for secondhand fashion and our desire to promote sustainability led to the creation of ENSŌ Vintage.” — Andrea & Liseth, founders of ENSŌ Vintage (2025)
Archive 1906
Archive 1906 started as a collection of vintage sunglasses and has grown into a store featuring curated designer pieces from the ’90s and ’00s. The focus is still on sunglasses, complemented by bags and accessories from well-known fashion houses. They also carry clothing, but it’s the smaller items that the owners clearly know best. The store is open daily, weekdays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on weekends until 5:00 PM on Sundays. — 157 Haarlemmerdijk, Haarlemmerbuurt.
Rumors Vintage & Design
Since 2011, Rumors Vintage & Design has consisted of two stores on the same street, specializing in designer pieces from the ’60s and ’70s, with additions from the ’80s, ’90s, and the Y2K era, as well as leather goods. The walls are lined with leather bags, rows of knee-high boots are displayed, and the drawers are crammed full of sunglasses. In addition to clothing, you’ll also find jewelry and accessories that sometimes date back to the 1950s. Both locations are open on weekdays and Saturdays from around 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., so you can easily combine a visit to one store with a visit to the other. — Two locations: Haarlemmerstraat 29 & 99.
“Founded in 2011, Rumours is actually two stores located on the same block. Inside both, you’ll find clothing, jewelry, and accessories dating back to the 1950s, but the store specializes in items from the ’60s and ’70s, as well as leather goods.” — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue
At Ons Vintage
Bij Ons Vintage has been in business since 2006 and operates two locations in the city center, one of which is right in the heart of the Negen Straatjes. The collection features eye-catching retro pieces from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s: brightly colored blouses, statement jackets, and accessories you won’t find just anywhere anymore. Everything is first washed and hand-selected before it hits the racks, for both women and men. On weekdays, you can stop by starting at 10:00 a.m.; on Mondays, the store opens at 11:00 a.m.; and on Sundays, you’re welcome starting at 12:00 p.m. — Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 150, Downtown.
Laura Dols
Laura Dols has been in the Negen Straatjes, near Dam Square, for over thirty years and specializes in 1950s clothing. The racks are filled with unique dresses, hats, shoes, and bags, complemented by what the store itself calls the largest collection of vintage glitz and glamour in the Netherlands. Evening and party wear for women and men is imported directly from Los Angeles, so expect to find pieces you won’t typically come across at other thrift stores. The store is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Thursday and Friday until 7:00 p.m. Those who prefer to shop outside the city center can visit the outlet a little further out in the city every Sunday afternoon between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. — 7 Wolvenstraat, Negen Straatjes. Outlet: every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 7G Nieuwe Hemweg
Penny Lane Vintage Boutique
Penny Lane Vintage Boutique is a curated vintage shop just a stone’s throw from the Albert Cuyp Market, specializing in clothing from the 1950s through the 1970s. Everything is hand-selected, keeping the store small but the quality high: designer pieces hang alongside classic basics, without you having to sift through piles of clothing first. The focus is on quality over quantity, with a rotating selection centered on unique finds rather than mass-produced items. The store is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday until 6:00 p.m. — 11A Eerste van der Helststraat, De Pijp.
“Bohemian pieces from Chanel and Burberry (there’s an entire rack dedicated to the brand’s iconic trench coats!) hang next to shearling-trimmed carpet jackets, silk scarves, and flowing dresses.” — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue (2026)
CKX Studio
CKX Studio is a concept store and vintage archive in the Blaauwlakenblok, a few minutes’ walk from Dam Square, where nearly every garment is the same color: blue. That’s no coincidence, as the neighborhood owes its name to the master dyers who once worked here with woad and indigo, and the store carries on that tradition in the form of a monochrome vintage collection. This concept makes shopping here different from a regular vintage store: you’re not looking for a color that matches, but for a cut or fabric within a single shade. Online orders can also be picked up right at the store, which is convenient if you’re already in the Dam area. — 6 Sint Annenstraat, Wallen. Located in the Blaauwlakenblok, a few minutes' walk from Dam Square. In-store pickup is available for online orders.
Zipper
Zipper has been a go-to destination for years for anyone seriously looking for vintage clothing, with two locations in the city. The collection focuses mainly on the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s and is organized in a remarkably clear and logical way, so you don’t have to spend ages rummaging through racks filled with random items. The store is known as a great place for vintage denim, complemented by a wide selection of accessories, both vintage and contemporary. The prices are reasonable for what you get, which sets the store apart from some of the more expensive vintage shops in the neighborhood. The location in the Negen Straatjes is open Monday through Sunday (Mon & Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–6:00 PM), with a second branch on Haarlemmerstraat. — 7 Huidenstraat, Negen Straatjes. Second location at 8 Haarlemmerstraat
If you’re looking for something specific, start at Salon Heleen Hulsmann or Yohara Vintage: both operate largely by appointment and are better suited for a targeted search than for a spontaneous visit. For an afternoon of unplanned shopping, Laan Amsterdam and ENSŌ Vintage are the logical choices; both can be visited without an appointment and are within walking distance of other shopping streets in the city. For example, combine Laan Amsterdam with a stroll along Utrechtsestraat, or ENSŌ Vintage with a tour of the Jordaan.