18 Gorgeous Vintage Clothing Shops In San Francisco

This little vintage shop specializes in sourcing clothes in a 50-mile radius of SF with a focus on natural fibers, with some exceptions for amazing polyesters. Body Philosophy Club was started as an exploration of how we respond to being clothed and how the right clothing can help us feel more comfortable in our own bodies.

No Shop is a small but mighty vintage clothing shop in San Francisco featuring lots of great basics, denim, oversized jackets, and tons of plants that give it a cool loft apartment vibe. No’s highly curated and fairly priced offerings feature lots of bright colors and patterns, ranging from classics to more eccentric looks.

ReLove is a re-sale boutique with a motto of “more style, less waste.” They stand against the excess consumption of poorly made clothing, encouraging you to buy quality pieces that make you and the environment feel good. Here, you’ll find a curated mix of vintage, designer, and independent labels. They pride themselves on getting to know their customers personally and gently pushing you beyond your style limits.

Vacation is famous for its exquisite clothes, effortless indie vibe, and history of hosting live music. Vacation is fun! Their colorful and beautifully styled location in North Beach is worth the visit alone. You might come across a ‘70s Halston gown, a ‘40s swimsuit (made famous by Marylin Monroe), or a vintage Bob Dylan t-shirt.

Located in the heart of the Mission District, Afterlife is cool and casual, with a huge stock of tees, denim, jewelry, and more from an expanding team of vintage clothing vendors.

Every vintage shop has a specialty, and Chameleon’s is Japanese fashion and fashion through a Japanese lens. 50% of their stock comes directly from Japan, and the rest is sourced from across the Bay Area. In their Japantown location, you might find a vintage kimono alongside a Ben Davis jacket or Comme des Garçons tee. The owner and entire staff are SF-born and raised and take pride in how they reflect SF fashion. Chameleon is absolutely worth a visit.

As a sister shop to Vacation Vintage, WORK is a vintage showroom that features 10+ vintage sellers that previously sold online only. This unique shop gives shoppers a chance to browse clothes that reflect a variety of styles and perspectives on vintage. Sellers rotate out every 3 months, keeping the racks fresh and giving new sellers a chance to grow. While Vacation focuses mainly on Women’s fashion, WORK is a fairly even split.

Focused on ’20s-’60s fashion, this high-end vintage clothing shop prides itself on head-to-toe era-specific styling. Relic also has a wealth of experience with vintage fabrics, offering repair and tailoring along with their extensive vintage collection.

Held Over sets itself apart with a strong focus on vintage European fashion, along with substantial American classic vintage offerings. Broken down into refreshingly specific sections like “1960s formal,” “1980s Prom,” or just “Long and Groovy,” the racks are easy to navigate. They’ve been in business since the ’70s and are one of the oldest vintage stores in San Francisco.

As a vintage clothing cooperative, each rack at Indigo is managed and curated by a different collector, representing a unique perspective on vintage. Some focus on styles like western wear or streetwear, while other racks focus on specific decades and eras. The staff has a discerning eye for style and trend, and the clothes reflect this careful curation.

One of the newest vintage shops on Haight St, Blue Bin features plenty of classic ’60s-’80s vintage but with a heavy focus on ’90s and ’00s style. Comfy couches, ’90s hip hop, and a Space Jam-era Michael Jordan poster help to set the ’90s mood. Clothes are organized by era to give you the ability to pinpoint a style and vibe that they can relate to, whether it’s ‘69 or Y2K.

Located in the Castro District, Sui Generis offers designer consignment featuring classic designers like Louis Vuitton, Comme des Garcons, Prada, Gucci, and more. The pieces that they choose to showcase are exquisite, fashionable, and decidedly high-end. They feature a blend of exceptional vintage and emerging designers.

This former Haight-Ashbury vintage shop moved to a decidedly less hectic corner in the Richmond District a few years ago. Love Street has a knack for vintage Western/Southwest looks, with plenty of stunning vintage pieces from across the globe.

You could easily and understandably mistake this business for a fashion museum. Decades of Fashion prides itself on “100 years of fashion,” stretching from the 1890s to the 1980s. Whether you’re in need of a retro look for a themed party or are simply a vintage fashion enthusiast, you’ll find something that suits you.

While Valencia Street Vintage is small, it’s packed to the brim with amazing vintage finds. From beautiful designer shoes and coats to $15 racks perfect for scoring a good deal, this shop has endless options. Make sure to check out their case full of vintage costume jewelry along with their curated selection of bags.

Missing Audrey is a women-owned, North Beach vintage store offering a curated selection of styles, with everything from jewelry to corsets and classic coats. 

This Lower Haight shop features a curated selection of vintage classics. We recommend you check out their extensive denim collection and shoes. Plus, the shop even offers shipping if you can’t make it to the store.

Moody Goose is a popular mother-daughter-run vintage shop with locations in San Francisco and New York. More than 10 vintage curators pick out a great selection of 90s-inspired fashion for all genders and a wide range of sizes.