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Manchester’s best vintage boutiques and thrift stores that you need to visit

Shopping second-hand is often thought of as buying old, unwanted clothes in an extremely limited selection of styles and sizes. But Manchester's vintage and thrift boutiques are completely reversing that stereotype.

Daisy Bradbury Daisy Bradbury - 28th September 2020
Blue Rinse

The Northern Quarter may be a hub for vintage aficionados, but there’s actually much more to Manchester City Centre’s charity shop and second-hand scene than meets the eye.

Shopping second-hand is often thought of as buying old, unwanted clothes in an extremely limited selection of styles and sizes. But Manchester City Centre’s charity shops, vintage and thrift boutiques are completely reversing that stereotype, offering a wide range of preloved and upcycled garments to fit with the latest trends.

Unsure where to start? Here’s our list of the best vintage boutiques, thrift stores and charity shops in Manchester City Centre to check out.

Blue Rinse

Blue Rinse

Blue Rinse has quickly gained a reputation as one of the UK’s best vintage chains, and their Manchester store definitely lives up to this hype.

Specialising in 80s and 90s style, they offer a variety of classic pieces and reworked items for a reasonable price tag.

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Perfect for: retro football jerseys, denim and flannel shirts

Where to find them:
29-31 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JG
www.bluerinsevintage.co.uk

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Oxfam Originals

Don’t let the name trick you, as this Manchester City Centre store is anything but your local charity shop.

They offer a curated collection of the finest vintage clothing that you won’t be able to find anywhere else, and their knowledgeable staff are on-hand to assist you in hunting down that one signature piece you need.

Perfect for: any retro and vintage designer labels

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Where to find them:
51 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JR
www.facebook.com/oxfam.originals.manchester

Pop Boutique

Whilst the brand is now something of a national treasure, it all began in their Oldham Street boutique.

Culture and fashion come together in this crazy, eclectic selection of items, as well as their own branded collection. They’re definitely at the forefront of the latest vintage trends.

Perfect for: retro furniture, clothing and accessories

Where to find them:
34-36 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN
www.pop-boutique.com

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Bags of Flavor

Bags of Flavor

This retro boutique boasts a classic feel with its 70s and 80s vintage men’s clothing.

From their upcycled Burberry bags to vintage Berghaus jackets, they’re our go-to for an old-school sportswear and vibes.

Perfect for: waterproof jackets, bags and anything Adidas

Where to find them:
33 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LX
www.instagram.com/bagsofflavormcr

Thrift Shop Manchester

You can’t miss this second-hand gem on the corner of Piccadilly Gardens – which is an essential stop for students and tourists alike.

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It’s definitely on the more affordable side of vintage, with offers such as 3 for £10, but you’ll need a keen eye to spot a bargain.

Perfect for: denim jackets, shirts and jeans

Where to find them:
45 Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4AH
www.facebook.com/thriftshopmanchester

Retro Rehab

This boutique is a must-visit if you’re on the hunt for period dresses and outfits.

Although their Oldham Street boutique is moving online, they’re still Manchester’s specialists of restored vintage dresses from the 40s to the 80s.

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Perfect for: vintage dresses, skirts and blouses

Where to find them:
91 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW
www.facebook.com/retrorehabuk

Suzy Loves Milo

Suzy Loves Milo

Hidden away in Hatch down on Oxford Road, this Tokyo-inspired boutique is filled with reworked and upcycled vintage clothing.

If you’re looking for something edgy, they’re creatively making streetwear out of some iconic vintage items.

Perfect for: trainers, streetwear and sports clothing

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Where to find them:
103 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED
www.instagram.com/suzylovesmilo

Cow

This 90s inspired boutique has stores across the country, but their Manchester location is particularly influenced by the city’s musical history and bands like the Stone Roses.

From ditsy floral dresses to Hawaiian shirts, there’s a bit of everything on offer here.

Perfect for: flannel shirts, bomber jackets and pinafores

Where to find them:
61 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PD
www.wearecow.com

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Luxury tattoo studio with world-famous clients to open in Manchester for the first time

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The London Social is opening a tattoo studio in Manchester

A tattoo studio with a roster of VIP clients is heading to Manchester, as The London Social prepares to open The Manchester Social.

The world-renowned studio, which counts celebs like David Beckham, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice and Sam Smith as its clients, is opening its first site outside of the capital.

Set to open next week, The Manchester Social tattoo studio will span three floors and 2,200 sq ft on King Street.

They say this new tattoo parlour will be ‘serve Manchester’s elite’ and offer a convenient location for existing regulars, including Luke Shaw and Mason Mount.

The Manchester Social studio will offer the same bespoke tattoo experiences and world-class artistry it’s famous for, but with eight new artists, all from the Manchester city region.

The business is headed up by Miles Langford – named by The Times as one of the world’s most exclusive tattoo artists – and already has tattoo parlours in Fitzrovia, Soho and Angel in London.

It’s famed for fine-line specialty designs and will bring a luxury tattoo space to the historic King Street for the first time.

Miles Langford, founder of The London Social, said: “Opening our first location outside of London is a huge step in our business journey but Manchester seemed like the obvious choice.

Inside The Manchester Social. Credit: Supplied
Inside The Manchester Social. Credit: Supplied
Inside The Manchester Social. Credit: Supplied

“A key selling point for me was the building and its location. King Street is known for being the epicentre of luxury in Manchester so it was a no brainer for us to make the decision on where we would fit in best.

“An indescribable amount of hard work has gone into making this store one of our best yet, all whilst maintaining its Manchester foundations and we can’t wait for Manchester to get the experience that our London clients love so well.”

Holly Whitcomb, associate director at DTZ Investors, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome such an exclusive brand like The London Social to King Street.

“King Street is known for being the go-to place for luxury retail and leisure and addition of The Manchester Social will be help to diversify the offering on the street, aligning with our ambitions to be a go-to destination in Manchester City Centre.

“From its VIP feel, to star-studded clientele, we’re looking forward to seeing footfall soar on the street.”

The Manchester Social will open on Saturday 5 April at 9 South King Street – find out more HERE.

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A Manchester dentist to the stars is offering an exclusive discount for their hugely popular treatment

Kristen MacGregor-Houlston Kristen MacGregor-Houlston Ruh Dental in Manchester has a discount on composite bonding

A designer dentist in Manchester is offering composite bond treatment with a huge saving this month. 

Rüh Dental, hailed as one of the top dental surgeries in Manchester and one which counts popular celebs like Helen Flanagan and Molly-Mae Hague as their patients, is offering readers a healthy 10% off composite bonding treatment this month.

The boutique surgery leads the way in creating a perfect smile that both stands out in a crowd but is effortlessly natural.

The whole process can be done in as little as 60 minutes too, depending on how much work you need.

If composite bonding is something you’re new to, it’s a straightforward, smile-perfecting procedure that is designed to give natural results and improve your grin, all whilst preserving the patient’s own teeth.

We caught up with leading dentist Dr Billal Arshad from Rüh, who is an expert in his field and is famed for his dental diligence and artistic flair.

He tells us “Composite bonding is a simple but effective treatment where we sculpt composite onto the teeth to make them look aesthetically pleasing.

“It’s a painless procedure that gives a natural look and lasts up to seven years without damaging the patient’s own teeth.”

You can find more about composite bonding from our Q&A session with Dr Arshad HERE.

You can even check out a whole host of treatments that the dentistry offer and their availability via their official dental portal HERE.

Whilst Rüh Dental Manchester is also known for other treatments like their Invisalign treatments, general dentistry, veneers, etc, this offer is exclusively for composite bonding and for our readers. Quote TheManc10 when you call 0161 348 8738 to book.

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