Shockingly chic without the cost

Browse the window of The Vintage Store and you’ll be transported back in time to the fashioniable streets of bygone days, as your gaze alights on jewellery, chic outfits and accessories by some of the world’s leading brands.

The jewellery is costume and the clothes either second hand or discontinued stock, but that won’t stop you feeling like a million dollars. The shop is the brainchild of collector Bang-Onsiri Veerapong, who’s passionate about the Chanel label. In 2010, she created The Vintage Store page on Facebook and unleashed her cache of vintage fashion goodies on an unsuspecting world.

In eight months, she earned thousands of followers from around the world, which inspired her to open a boutique on fashionable Thonglor. Tucked away in the Eight Thonglor Building, it’s a multi-brand concept store that will fascinate any fan of classic trends.

“Vintage isn’t just a fashion, it’s timeless. Vintage products are unique,” Bang-Onsiri says. “With different materials, vintage products look charming and attractive.”

Besides the discontinued stock, Bang-Onsiri offers rare accessories and jewellery direct from the UK, Japan and America, the authenticity of which she guarantees. Highlights include 15-year-old pearl earrings, necklaces, a crocodile leather bag by Chanel and old watches by Cartier.

“My store only presents luxury merchandise from discontinued stocks of popular, luxury brands, “I update my information from the popular shopping website Purse Forum. Basically, we should know the background of a product series like the colours and material,” Bang-Onsiri says.

Among the noted brands are Yves Saint Laurent, Beams, Celine, Bottega Veneta, Hermes, Goyard, Louis Vuitton, Victor & Roff, Dunhill, Loewe, Cartier, Tory Burch, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo, Nina Ricci, Mathew Williamson, Prada, Giuseppe Zanotti and Tod’s.

Items not to miss are antique leather trunks, clutch bags, leather handbags, messenger bags, gold cufflinks, pendants, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, hairpins, beautiful high-heeled shoes, sunglasses, keyrings, scarves and pens. Trendy gals will also find refined jackets, black coats, dresses, belts and neckties. Prices range from Bt950 to Bt500,000.

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The Vintage Store is on the ground floor of Eight Thonglor Building. It’s open daily from 11.30am to 7.30pm.
Call (02) 713 8548 or visit Facebook/the vintage store