Le Swing

Nice decoration

After Vicky's post about this fancy vintage store in Barcelona, I had to go there, of course. 

Although I do have a pretty good sense of orientation, I had a lot of trouble finding the store (we also left our map at home and did not want to buy a new one because you are always immediately spotted as a tourist when you carry a map...): The store is located in the old part of the city- ciudad vella- and all the tiny streets always make me feel lost in a labyrinth. 

After 45 mins cycling around we finally found the shop. 

It was overwhelming. All the pretty things!

The owner I talked to

So many bags

The shop owners were really nice and friendly and we had a nice talk. As you may have noticed I love vintage clothes and whenever I have time I go to flea markets to hunt for rare findings. This is why I had to ask him where they get their clothes and accessories from. They have on the one hand people coming to see them in the store. Those bring clothes they do not wear anymore, and sometimes they invite them to their houses to offer articles from their wardrobe as well. The also travel to different cities, for instance once a month to Paris and twice a year to New York City. There they have their clients who offer them their own clothes or findings. They pay attention that the clothes are real vintage, high class brands, in good shape and preferably in a more classic style.

I loved these Louboutins

The store is perfectly arranged, and clothes are organized by colors. The have all famous brands you can think of.
 

organized by color

There is another store about 5 mins to walk which is only called "Le Swing". If you do have time, you should visit both shops. In "Le Swing" there are accessories on the first floor and in the basement they offer mainly clothes, but also bags and shoes. The lady in the store was very friendly, offered advice and explained the arrangement of the store, but left me time to look around. She spoke perfectly English and French. 

I did not find anything this time, but just for the shop it is worth a visit.  

These are the addresses: 

leswingvintage.com

Le Swing
C/rec, 16

Blow By Le Swing
C/Bonaire, 6

08003 Barcelona

My first post has been deleted by accident, this is why I had to type it again. Real sh***.