A specialty secondhand clothing store specializing in a certain genre! ~Part 1~〈REFLEX〉〈GIGLAMPS〉 etc.

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, Terumasa Seto / text: Tetsu Takasuka, Shuhei Sato

A specialty second-hand clothing store that specializes in a certain genre

REFLEX (Nakameguro/Tokyo)

Inside REFLEX in Nakameguro
The interior has a heavy feel.

Packed with Ralph Lauren masterpieces

Reflex is owned by Toru Saito, who worked at Ralph Lauren in the 1990s. Wanting to stock brands he is familiar with and truly loves, the store offers a lineup of products that specialize in Ralph Lauren's precious archives.

In particular, there is a wide selection of items from the 1990s, when fashion was at its peak and people were making what they wanted to make. The store offers a wide selection of timeless basic clothing, from dressy to outdoor wear.

Inside REFLEX in Nakameguro
Outdoor vintage items too.

GIGLAMPS (Nakameguro/Tokyo)

Inside Nakameguro GIGLAMPS
The interior of the store is furnished with rare antique furniture.

A huge collection of historical glasses from around the world

There is no other shop that stocks such a large amount of high-quality vintage eyewear. Gigglamps boasts an overwhelming lineup.

The owner, Keisuke Matsushima, is also a collector, and his collection ranges from American brands such as Tart Optical to French and British brands. Almost all of the items are deadstock, and a craftsman with over 40 years of experience thoroughly maintains them before they are put on display in the store. They are not cheap, but the items are worthwhile.

1940s French glasses, FDR by Tart Optical
Top: 8mm thick, 3-dot, coreless temples, the pinnacle of 1940s French eyewear. 1,540,000 yen.
Below: Tart Optical FDR, 704,000 yen.
Inside Nakameguro GIGLAMPS
American products such as Ray-Ban are lined up.

KNOCK ON WOOD GENERAL STORE (Handa/Aichi)

Inside KNOCK ON WOOD GENERAL STORE in Aichi
The world of American vintage is felt throughout.

A treasure trove of Lee enthusiasts' must-haves

Upon entering the rugged warehouse-like building, you will find yourself in a world of vintage work, dominated by Lee, one of the three major denim brands.

From rare workwear from the 1940s to deadstock jeans from the 1980s, to Buddy Lee, the character that promoted the brand, there is a wide selection of items to satisfy even the most discerning enthusiasts. As a result, many vintage enthusiasts come from outside the prefecture to frequent the store.

Inside KNOCK ON WOOD GENERAL STORE in Aichi
Miniature denim wear for promotional purposes by Lee.

*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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