The Glasgow Vintage Co.

Since moving to the West End of Glasgow, a regular weekend activity is what i like to call 'Vintage Cocktails'.  Basically vintage shopping and cocktails.

Vintage shop, cocktail, vintage shop, cocktail ... you get the idea?

The west end is awash with vintage boutiques, all unique in their own style.  However, there is one that stands out as my favourite not only for it's authentic and quirky aesthetic but it's one the few vintage shops left in the west end offering reasonable and realistic prices for it's wares.

The Glasgow Vintage Co. is the sister store of Watermelon ... both located on Great Western Road.  Situated over 2 floors, ther are a plethora of goods on offer for women, men and children catering to all tastes.  The layout is spacious with women on top (aherm) and the men's section downstairs in the basement. 

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This magical emporium is decorated with a vintage bike, suticases, ornate mirrors and plush curtains in the fitting rooms.  There are shoes, bags and dresses adorning the walls and hanging from mirrors.  Jewellery is draped over an old fashioned dresser and you can find suitcases sporadically placed filled with belts, scarves and hats.

And it's not any old junk on offer, this is quality garments, hardwaring leather goods and timeless classics.  In fact, my husband and I stumbled across a stunning navy Burberry trenchcoat in the mens department ... unfortunately, it was a little on the long side for my other half and after much deliberation we left it behind ... and headed for a cocktail instead :) 

 

Vintage stores have become such a trend that sometimes they can be a little intimidating but The Glasgow Vintage Co has a welcoming atmosphere and are non judgmental to their customers.  I find in some shops if you aren't 'cool' enough or 'vintage' enough you can get some disparaging looks from both the owner and other customers. You can tell some retail experience is behind the success of The Glasgow Vintage Co, there is a real feel for the customer and what they want.

You can find The Glasgow Vintage Co located at 453 Great Western Road, close to Kelvinbridge Underground.  Definitely worth a visit.

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