8 luxury vintage stores in Singapore to secure your next designer bag

A chic boutique in the heart of Singapore, Bell & Kate is known for its curated selection of timeless fashion pieces. Founded in Jakarta, the brand opened its first Singapore store in 2023 at 313@Somerset. The store allows customers to not just purchase, but also consign, trade-in, and sell luxury goods, giving high-end items a second life. With personalized services like VIP home shopping and private courier pickup, Bell & Kate provides a seamless experience to modern women who appreciate elegance.

Belle & Kate is at 313 Orchard Rd, Level B1 Number 16, Singapore 238895. Visit its website for more information.

Originally founded in Indonesia as an online store, Huntstreet later expanded to Singapore with pre-loved fashion from the likes of Hermes, Chanel, Alaia, Tiffany & Co. and more, gathered from across the region. Bougie mums and dads can also shop for their kids, be it for a pair of branded kicks or their first designer handbag.

Note: While it initially had a Singapore showroom, it has shifted its operations fully online and its Singapore domain will migrate to huntstreet.com.

 

From vintage Yves Saint Laurent to Valentino, this techni-coloured store in the heart of Joo Chiat houses some avant-garde clothing, shoes, bags and jewellery sourced from Japan, Europe and the United States, mostly from the ’50s to the ’90s. The store also hosts occasional “Kilo” events where one kilogram of clothing costs only $100. Not to forget, there’s also a bar for those who love to get tipsy.

A Vintage Tale is at 277 Joo Chiat Road, #01-01, Singapore 427531. Opens Mon to Thurs (11.30am to 6.30pm), Fri to Sat (11.30am to 7.30pm), and Sun (11.30am to 6pm). Visit its website for more information.

This three-storey Chinatown shophouse is a treasure trove of Gucci, Fendi and Prada bags galore, amongst other brands that will have you spoilt for choice. Aside from bags, Nee Vintage makes for the perfect one-stop shop with clothing racks of Hermes and Issey Miyake, tables stacked with jewellery and watches, and a section dedicated to home and tableware.

Nee Vintage is at 230 South Bridge Road,#232A/232B (L2/L3), Singapore 058781.

Uptown caters to vintage men’s streetwear, and it happens to be a cafe too. With brands such as Louis Vuitton, Celine and Stussy, boys need not sit on the sidelines while their partners shop to their hearts’ content. Of course, fashion isn’t specific to gender, so gals can shop too or simply grab a bite and a cuppa.

Uptown is at 55 Zion Road, Singapore 247780. Opens Tues to Sun (8am to 6pm). Lounge hours on Fri and Sat (6pm to 11pm). Visit its Instagram page for reservations or more information.

Also focusing on menswear, Milieu is more than just your ordinary thrift store. The founding duo behind the shop – Alfred Bong and Leon Lim – are archive fashion fans who curate rare pieces from Helmut Lang, Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garcons that will surely pique any collector’s interest.

Milieu is at 45 Jalan Pemimpin, #09-01, Singapore 577197.

Note: Milieu’s physical store reopens from May 1, 2024.

Want to get your hands on a Chanel bag? Loveholic is the place to go, with close to 100 options to choose from the beloved French label – some of which are brand-spanking new. The team only lists items on the website after going through two rounds of authentication by Entrupy and independent experts. The team also hosts regular “group buys” where they head to Europe and bring back specific items that you’ve been hunting for all your life.

Loveholic is at #08-03 Tahir Building, 140 Robinson Road, 068907. Opens Tues to Sun (11am to 7pm). Closed on Mondays and public holidays. 

It’s a smorgasbord of Hermes bags at First Luxury, but that’s not even the best part. Take matters into your own hands with their mobile app, which allows users to browse, list and track their consignments from the comfort of their own homes. Once items are submitted for consignment, the team will settle the rest – collection, payment and delivery. Users can also set up appointments to view and check potential purchases before making the full commitment.

First Luxury is at #03-08/09/10 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238897. Visit its website for more information.

A version of this article was originally published on Harper’s Bazaar Singapore.