Cologne is a popular address not only in Germany in general, but also in the vintage scene. The big city in North Rhine-Westphalia not only offers well-known sights such as the Cologne Cathedral, Phantasialand, the Hohenzollern Bridge and a generally very open and relaxed social atmosphere consisting of all possible cultures, nationalities and social classes, but also by far the best vintage shops throughout Germany. Since we ourselves have also been to Cologne as a self-confessed vintage lover, we can form our own opinion on this statement, and we also think: of all the cities in which we have been thrift shopping so far, here is the best selection and the greatest heat ! A “KÖLN VINTAGE STORE GUIDE” blog post is therefore a must on this blog here! We know: you also celebrate the city of Cologne and have been waiting for this thrift guide for a long time, but now the wait is finally over: In this article we present you the 5 best vintage stores in Cologne in our opinion and examine them in terms of assortment, Brands, prices and atmosphere. The vintage shops will probably say something to everyone from Cologne and the surrounding area, and to everyone who is not from Cologne: grab your Thrift Buddy and off you go on the next Thrift Tour, where you will make Cologne unsafe!
So let's start straight into the vintage world of Cologne...
Vintage & Rags Cologne
Watch out, browsing addiction! At "Vintage & Rags", a chain with other locations in Hamburg, among other places, you could really linger and shop for hours. So better brace yourself and bring plenty of time when you come here! At Cologne's "Vintage & Rags" store in the Belgian Quarter you will find a huge and very well sorted selection of selected vintage clothing such as vintage sweaters and hoodies, vintage graphic shirts, jackets and trousers for everyday use, but also more unusual pieces such as Jeans dungarees and accessories at reasonable prices. Here you will find some really wild pieces - a dream for every vintage addict!
Address: Hohenzollernring 47 - 50672 Cologne
Link to the shop: https://www.vintage-rags.de/
Factory of the Nobles
This vintage shop in the south of Cologne is an absolute insider tip from us to you! Here you can really find some heavy pieces at fair prices, including branded vintage treasures. The quite small, but very carefully selected range of individual pieces offers everything a vintage heart desires, from vintage sweaters and hoodies to college jackets, vintage shirts and vintage shirts. In addition, the clothing here is in particularly good condition! In addition to the store atmosphere, which is super relaxed and invites you to browse, the competent and friendly employees are super easygoing and always available for style advice!
Address: Im Ferkulum 34 - 50678 Cologne
Link to the shop: https://fabrikderedlen.de/
Vintage Emde
A vintage shop of hearts: this vintage store and the cool owners definitely bring the vibe with them! Here you will be enveloped by a warm atmosphere - feel-good guaranteed! On the upper ground floor there is in particular vintage clothing for women, such as blouses and shirts, but we were particularly impressed by the basement, which is an absolute paradise for every vintage fan! From vintage track jackets to vintage sweaters and hoodies, cool football shirts and jerseys, you will find all sorts of heavy vintage sportswear items from rad sports vintage brands such as Nike, Adidas, Champion and many more! To all vintage sports fans, don't miss out, because you'll definitely find what you're looking for here!
Address: Bismarckstrasse 56 - 50672 Cologne
Link to the shop: https://vintage-emde.de/
ThinkTwice Second Hand
Are you looking for second-hand at absolute snapper prices? Then be sure to check out “Think Twice”! The small second-hand shop, which is lovingly run in family tradition, presents selected second-hand clothing that is still in very good condition and often offers a few offers and discount campaigns, mainly for the final sale at the end of each month, such as that each item only costs 2 euros, etc. Accordingly, you can expect it There is also a long queue in front of the store, but it's worth the wait! But even on normal sales days, the prices are absolutely reasonable. Here you will find everyday pieces as well as vintage treasures for special occasions. So let's go on a treasure hunt!
Address: Severinstrasse 77-79 - 50678 Cologne
Vintage Venue Second Hand Lime
Psst: Here you will find selected second-hand items in all sizes at fair prices and also some vintage accessories! You will be greeted in a friendly manner by the owners. However, the selection does not only offer second-hand, but also some vintage treasures such as nice graphic shirts from brands such as Harley-Davidson! So be sure to stop by for Harley fans!
Address: Steprathstrasse 14 - 51103 Cologne
Our VINTAGE ONLINE SHOP
Not from Cologne, not a thrift shopping fan or just didn't find what you were looking for? Then just have a look at our VINTAGE ONLINE SHOP ! For almost 5 years we at Peeces have specialized in vintage sportswear clothing such as vintage sweaters and hoodies, vintage track jackets or graphic shirts from top sportswear brands such as Nike, Adidas, Champion, Lacoste, Harley-Davidson and many more! With us, you don't have to wait long for the post: Your order will be shipped directly and you'll have your favorite piece in your hands after just 1-2 working days thanks to our lightning-fast shipping ! This makes shopping even more fun! If you still can't find what you're looking for in our large selection , we hope to convince you with one of our next regular drops : every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 6 p.m. we upload new clothes to our online shop. Stay tuned and get started!
