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Vintage Vacation Guide: How To Nail This Summerโ€™s Retro-Chic Aesthetic

This summerโ€™s style is all about times gone by and the charm of market-thrifted finds. Think outfits that feel like youโ€™re living in your familyโ€™s holiday home, pulled together from a mix of pieces collected over generations. From your grandmotherโ€™s nightgowns and your brotherโ€™s Ralph Lauren shirts, to vintage knitwear worn by your mother in the โ€™90s and jewellery left behind by long-lost friends.

Incongruous combinations and playful styling are encouraged: imagine French lace and crochet paired with sequins, sportswear, vintage denim, breezy linen, and well-worn vacation tees. This is the summer to feel young, fun, and carefree!

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Vintage Essentials To Covet

Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Sequined Shorts
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Sequined Shorts

Vestiaire Collective Payette gold shorts
Payette Gold Shorts, HKD$720

Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Ralph Lauren Knitwear
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Ralph Lauren Knitwear

Polo Ralph Lauren Jumper
Polo Ralph Lauren, Jumper, HKD$2,159

Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Playful Bags
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Playful Bags

Chanel Glitter Handbag
Chanel, Glitter Handbag, HKD$46,775

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Loewe Handbag
Loewe, Handbag, HKD$8,996

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Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Crochet Everything
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Crochet Everything

Dolce & Gabbana Mid-Length Dress
Dolce & Gabbana, Mid-Length Dress, HKD$47,974

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Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Pucci Resortswear
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Pucci Resortwear

Emilio Pucci Silk Blouse
Emilio Pucci, Silk Blouse, HKD$3,852

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Where To Shop Vintage In Europe

If your summer plans include a European getaway, youโ€™ll want to carve out time for some vintage shopping. Whether youโ€™re sojourning in the South of France, strolling through Lisbon, or spending a long weekend in Spain, these spots deserve a place on your itinerary.

Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Palace Callas Paris
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ย  Palace Callas

For a more edgy edit, Palace Callas is where youโ€™ll discover pieces that add an unexpected pop of interest. Run by mother-daughter duo Florence and Alyx, this spot comes with a multi-generational stamp of approval.

Palace Callas, 16 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris, France, +33 6 60 20 14 50, palacecallas.com


Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Annie's Ibiza
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ย  Annieโ€™s Ibiza

For It girls and party girls alike, Annieโ€™s Ibizaโ€™s vintage curation is impeccable โ€“ featuring one-of-a-kind iconic designer pieces. The shop also carries its own line designed by founder Annie Doble, alongside a selection of small yet notable labels. Sustainability, a hedonistic aesthetic, and head-turning looks sit at the heart of this hotspot.

Annieโ€™s Ibiza (London), 3 Newburgh Street, Carnaby, London, W1F 7RE, United Kingdom, WhatsApp: + 44 7399 871 45
Annieโ€™s Ibiza (Ibiza Flagship)
, Carrer de la Santa Creu, 5, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain, +34 971 96 73 05, anniesibiza.com


Vintage Vacation Guide Summer Malala Vintage Lisboa
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ย Malala Vintage Lisboa

Perfect for seasoned thrifters who love the hunt, Malala Vintage Lisboa offers lower price points and hidden gems. Expect great finds in knitwear, leather, and denim. The ideal spot for adding a vintage accent rather than creating a full look โ€“ pair your finds with different luxury pieces for an elevated finish.

Malala Vintage Lisboa, R. dos Lagares 6B, 1100-595 Lisboa, Portugal, +351 926 780 192, malalavintageshop.com


Editorโ€™s Note: All listed prices were correct at the time of publication.

Hannah Griffith CREME. Founder Author Bio
Hannah Griffith
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Hannah Griffith is the founder of CREME, a luxury fashion concierge service dedicated to sustainable fashion solutions. With a background rooted in the heart of the fashion industry โ€“ from couture design on Bond Street to styling at Huntsman on Savile Row and personal shopping at Moda Operandi โ€“ Hannah has cultivated a unique expertise in merging luxury with conscious style. Her passion for preloved fashion and her talent for sourcing rare, vintage, and runway pieces have earned her a reputation as the โ€˜magic wandโ€™ of sustainable style.

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