Manchester Vintage...

Here are just a few spots to try, they'll defiantly help you to build up your collection. Manchester seems to have a great Urban vibe in general. But Manchester's vintage scene is great. They really know how to Quirk things up! One of the key things to note is the amount of knit wear graces their shelves. Snuggly winter warmers form grandad knits to some fabulous 80's cardi's, not to mention the away of all in ones in comparison to other places.  So here's my idea of some fun and fabulous places to go-

Retro Rehab (Manchester Northern Quarter)

This is a fabulous store. I can't help but buy something when I go in. it's extremely girly vintage pieces in comparison to some of the other stores in the city centre. It's pieces equate to some top shop finds only vintage.  it's also an extremely nice lay out and easy to find pieces. I've brought a lovely vintage maxi dress from here before for a wedding and the comments I received where fabulous! I'd defiantly recommend Retro rehab as a starting point of your mancunian vintage treasure hunt!
Song of Choice "Glen Millar- String of Pearls" 

Pop Boutique (Manchester Northern Quarter)
http://www.pop-boutique.com/

Another fabulous Northern quarter shop, again with a nice layout. Pop does both lovely ladies wear, menswear and furniture. Great finds here include tweed jackets; It's fabulous for tweed pieces, Leather away satchels, and occasionally its great for a great 1940's,50's or 60's dress. I managed to find a splendid lace number from here in black. Its very delicious, again great party dress!

Song Of Choice "Etta James- Wallflower (Roll With me Henry

Ryans Vintage (Manchester Northern Quarter)

Ryans vintage really isn't the best layout. You'll really find yourself on a treasure hunt hear and the feel is more of a vintage jumble sale. But to be fair if your in a rum merging mood its fabulous to find some great one offs! My Brother walked away with a great leather jacket from here for only £18.00. A BARGAIN!! And I have brought many mens knitwear pieces from here which are splendid!
Song of choice- "Aretha Franklin-Respect"


COW (Manchester Picadilly gardens

http://wearecow.blogspot.com/

Having a 1960's-80's feel! Cow is really a gain a well merchandised store. It has a later vintage feel and is great for buying washed out denim, quirky patterns and fabulous headscarves! I even stumbled upon some gold Versace Sunglasses here which were Oh so lady Gaga! The pieces in here would work really well with some of the festival trends coming in, and its priced oh so reasonably!
Song of choice- "The Beatles- Dear Prudence"

So happy Shopping I hope you enjoy some of these delights as I have... Defiantly great for some vintage treasure hunts. 

Muchos luvos Rae xo