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Who doesn’t like free events and places with free entrance? Luckily, Europe has a lot of them.
For example, in the lobby to the National Theatre in London you can listen to live music (often jazz) Monday to Saturday evenings. Upcoming artists include the Japanese singer Eriko Ishihara, Pete Letanka, Gustavo Marques and classic jazz and soul vocalist Julie KcKee. More information at Foyer Music.
Galeries Lafayette © Wouter Pinkhof
In Paris, Galeries Lafayette holds a fashion show each Friday at 3pm. And in Madrid, Museo Nacional del Prado - where you can enjoy paintings by Rubens, Boticelli and Goya - has free entrance every Sunday. The only part I’ve seen of Madrid so far is the airport so the next time I’m in the Spanish capital I will definitely visit Museo del Prado.
Sevilla © Oliver Brandt
If you happen to pass by Seville in south Spain, remember that Seville Cathedral has free entrance every Sunday 2.30- 6pm.
Vintage Clothing, Great Marlborough Street
Did you arrive in London, realising all your best outfits are left in the wardrobe at home? Don’t despair. The British capital has terrific shopping. Apart from high street labels, department stores, indivudual designer shops and boutiques, London also offers a wide range of vintage clothing. My favourites are still Beyond Retro and Absolute Vintage in Shoreditch, but I have found plenty of other shops worth a visit.
Virginia
After Holland Park Station at 98 Portland Road you find a shop probably created by an artist. Expensive, but stunning vintage clothes.
Palette London
Located on 21 Canonbury Lane in hip Islington near Upper Street, this special boutique offers selected pristine vintage clothing from designers such as Pucci (60-70’s), Marimekko (60-70’s), Missoni (70’s) and Chanel (80-90’s). The friendly staff has a great sense of style. They specialize in modern vintage and have a large collection of 1980’s pieces from Moshino, the punk label Betsey Johnson and Commes Des Garcons.
One of a Kind
The two welcoming owners set up this shop on 253 Portobello Road, near Ladbroke Grove Station, about ten years ago. Here you will see pictures of visiting celebrities as Victoria Beckham, Madonna and Kate Moss. One of a Kind has without doubt beautiful (but absurdly expensive) clothing. Overpriced or not, people who afford it don’t care. Bargaining works occasionally.
Rellik
I recently read that Sarah Michelle Gellar loves shopping here when she is in London. With attire ranging from the 20’s to mid 80’s alongside modern vintage and current trends, Rellik - on 8 Golborne Road next to Portobello - provides great inspiration for designers and stylists. The clothing labels (with rather high prices) include Vivienne Westwood, Pucci and Dior.
Appleby
Appleby is located at 95 Westbourne Park Villas, a trendy corner of Notting Hill. The shop has an amazing, but expensive, collection of rare vintage dresses, jackets, tops and bottoms, coats, suits, lingerie and accessories.
Butler & Wilson
B&W sells vintage clothes, handbags and jewellery of excellent value along with London’s biggest collection of vintage dresses. Simon Wilson’s original collection of men’s jewellery might give your male company a reason to return. Nothing for the faint hearted though. Their two stores are located at 189 Fulham Road, near Sydney Street in Chelsea, and at 20 South Molton Street close to Bond Street.
Shikasuki
The cool and classy Shikasuki, on 67 Gloucester Avenue in Primrose Hill, has a mix of contemporary art and precious vintage clothing. The spacious dressing rooms, the elegant atmosphere and the owner Rachel Ducker’s designed greeting cards are some reasons to pay a visit.
If you, despite these suggestions, can’t find anything in your taste I’d recommend one of the many Oxfam stores in the city. Although not as trendy as the above examples they do offer affordable vintage clothing for a good cause.
New York City has plenty on offer for shoppers with all budget sizes.
People seeking great discounts should check out these stores:
Century 21
This discount department store in the Financial District is not a secret anymore. Avoid peak lunch time when more people make their way through the maze of the price cut clothing.
Location: 22 Cortlandt St. between Church St. and Broadway.
Gabay’s Outlet
Family owned Gabay’s sells overstock from fine department stores as Bergdorf Goodman and Henri Bendel at 50-80% reductions. Designers include Chanel and Manolo Blahnik. Sign up for their mailing list to get news and updates from this East Village gem.
Location: 225 First Ave between 13th and 14th.
Loehmann’s
Enter their well-known “Back Room” for designer clothing at bargain prices. This Chelsea shop typically offers 30-65%, but you can join their “Insider’s Club” online for further shop discounts.
Location: 101 Seventh Ave at 17th St.
Syms
Different colour tags for each size make it easier to find what you look for here. Designs from Oscar De La Renta, Tommy Hilfiger and Kenneth Cole. By registering on their website you can get 10% of your first purchase.
Location: 400 Park Ave in the Financial District, or 42 Trinity Place in Midtown East.
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