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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis\u2019s song \u2018Thrift Shop\u2019 is just one of the reasons why hunting down bargains, labels and grungy clothes is so big right now. Thrift shops are no longer associated with your great gran and funky-smelling fur coats; they are now treasure coves of curious items of jewellery and retro T\u2019s. Leeds students are the models of this new craze as they exhibit their fabulously faded floral shirts and oversized Ralphie jumpers outside Edward Boyle Library. These vintage shops possess brands from Nike to Burberry and Adidas to Ralph Lauren. So get your mum, sister, dad, dog and goldfish down to these goldmines of dazzling bargains.<\/p>\n

Pop Boutique<\/a><\/h2>\n

If Willy Wonka owned a fashion brand this would be it. Grab your golden ticket into a world of fabulously clashy vintage prints and the swirly visions of the 70\u2019s. An outfit from here would bag you free entry into Woodstock. In 1983, the owner started out selling pieces from flea markets and church sales at London\u2019s Camden and Greenwich markets. In 1991 the brand was approached by Topshop, who were desperate to be the first to sell vintage clothing in their flagship shop. Through their green agenda they reuse garments so that nothing goes to waste. The clothing looks like your mum\u2019s recycled 70\u2019s dress up. You\u2019d be doing her proud\u2026<\/p>\n

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Twit-Woo Vintage<\/a><\/h2>\n

Tucked away in the heart of the Corn Exchange, this boutique is run by husband and wife, Damien and Rebecca, who have run various pop-up shops and vintage fairs around Yorkshire. These gloriously hand-picked pieces are glamorous and top quality, and the deliciously affordable prices will have you rummaging through their goods like a maniac. Embrace your inner, rebellious 1920\u2019s flapper as you sway to heady jazz music in your Twit-Woo pinafore. Rediscover the ABBA DNA, inherited from your parents, with your ridiculously vibrant, Twit-Woo flares. Throw on your 1980\u2019s neon hued aerobics garms, paired with dazzling jewels from\u2026 TWIT-WOO. This marvelous boutique holds the fashion of each era and the keys to our heart. In the words of John Galliano: \u2018style is wearing an evening dress to McDonald\u2019s, wearing heels to play football. It is personality, confidence and seduction\u2019. \u00a0The world will be twit-wooing you the whole way, darling.<\/p>\n

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Retro Boutique<\/a><\/h2>\n

This STEAL of a boutique is situated right next to the iconic Crispy\u2019s and LS6. You know it\u2019s got to be a great find when it is sandwiched between two tasty restaurants. Transform your crib into a palace with the fascinating array of eclectic antiques. These range from battered leather chairs to animal skulls. After this it will be good enough to bellow: \u2018HEY MTV, WELCOME TO MY CRIB!\u2019 from the turrets of your castle. Not only does it hold a variety of strange, strange homeware items, but the vintage clothing section is my favourite in the whole of Leeds. I may be biased after recently purchasing a vintage Levi jacket for an insane price from here, but I\u2019m convinced \u00a0I am onto something here\u2026 This will remain our secret.<\/p>\n

Blue Rinse<\/a><\/h2>\n

Situated in the notoriously hip Call Lane, Blue Rinse is the king of all vintage shops. Their Aladdin\u2019s Cave of treasures expands to kilo sales where, for only \u00a315, you can bag yourself a whole new outfit from their elaborate dressing up box. If you find rinsing through thrift shop clothes too stressful (pardon the pun!) then their website holds a selection of look books where you can meticulously plan whether you want the blue or black dungarees\u2026 Or a turtle neck in orange or pink. The world is your oyster!<\/p>\n

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BEST Clothing<\/a><\/h2>\n

A place where you could easily spot Kanye shopping for Kim. More on the \u2018spenny side of vintage where grungy clothes intertwine with refined attire. Vintage pieces of the past are brought to life by combining with contemporary trends. Chic, reworked Ralphie dresses, good enough to wear at christenings, (tick) capture the unique vision of this shop. The beautiful Simon Searles, from Love Island, (never heard of it) has modeled BEST\u2019s clothes. The employees are cool. The music is cool. You can perhaps become cool if you shop there\u2026 It\u2019s up to you\u2026<\/p>\n

In the words of the great Macklemore: \u2018Now go pop some tags, even if you\u2019ve only got twenty dollas in your pocket.\u2019 Festival season isn\u2019t too far away either. There\u2019s no harm in being organised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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