Trusted, long-established stores that have supported the vintage clothing scene. Part 1: TORO Vintage Clothing and JANTIQUES

It's said that secondhand clothing is currently experiencing a huge boom, with many attractive secondhand clothing stores popping up in many cities across the country. Here are some must-visit stores in Japan, the world's enviable secondhand clothing powerhouse!

photo: Jun Nakagawa, Natsumi Kakuto / text: Tetsu Takasuka, Shuhei Sato

A long-established store that has supported the vintage clothing scene for many years

TORO Vintage Clothing (Sendagaya/Tokyo)

A charismatic shop in Sendagaya celebrating its 30th anniversary

Toro Vintage Clothing in Sendagaya will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2023. The store offers a lineup of vintage clothing that resonates with the Yamaguchi couple, who traveled to the United States and Europe to purchase items that resonate with their personal sensibilities.

The clothing, collected with a free and unconventional approach without being bound by categories, is often unique and highly popular with designers, hairdressers, stylists and other highly sensitive professionals. One of the things they focus on is not just the brand and rarity, but also the silhouette, comfort and what the clothes express. For this reason, this is a recommended shop for those who want to enjoy their own unique style.

JANTIQUES (Nakameguro/Tokyo)

The beginning and pinnacle of second-hand clothing stores that incorporate lifestyle elements

Jantique is a pioneer of vintage shops that not only stocks vintage clothing, but also lifestyle items such as furniture and miscellaneous goods. This stance has remained unchanged since it opened in 2005, and the shop brings together items from various eras and countries under one roof, with a unique sense of style.

If you want to experience the richness of Jantique, then you should visit the back of the store, which resembles the owner Uchida Hitoshi's room. The store is filled with a wide range of clothing from America to Europe, spanning a wide range of eras, and the mix is exquisite. Vintage clothing is fun when you mix different elements together. You'll definitely learn how to appreciate it this way!

Inside JANTIQUES in Nakameguro
This corner is filled with the owner Uchida's worldview.

*Many of the second-hand clothes introduced are one-of-a-kind and may be out of stock. Price information and other information is from the time of coverage and is subject to change.

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