Absolute Vintage

There's no shortage of vintage shopping in London, but Absolute Vintage has been there long before the east end was the hip behemoth that it is now. It's a massive, multicolored dream, and has a lengthy list of celeb frequenters (Kristen Dunst and Mischa Barton have virtually taken up residence in past years). And unlike newer neighboring shops, Absolute offers a variety of quality and prices, from antique Chanels moving toward the triple digits, to wooly jumpers (ie sweaters), usually around a tenner. So while you'll be spoiled for choice near Brick Lane, we say focus your energy on Absolute and leave the rest for sunset perusing.