The guide to second hand and vintage shopping for men in Amsterdam

Second hand shopping for men? That’s very easy in Amsterdam! Although the second hand market is still aimed at women, many second hand and vintage stores also offer a preloved men’s collection. From thrift stores to designer garments and from vintage items to swapping second-hand clothing: men can also indulge themselves in vintage paradise Amsterdam!

The Swapshop

The clothing swap store for men in Amsterdam

With The Swap­shop Amster­dam you can easily and sustainably breathe fresh air into your wardrobe. And men can also go to this great clothing exchange shop on the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam! You can bring in your clothes and accessories that you no longer wear and give them a second life. In exchange for your donation, you will receive Swaps (points), with which you can choose a ​‘new’ second-hand piece of clothing!

De Ruilhoek

Second hand brand and designer clothing for men

For second hand brand and designer men’s clothing, go to De Ruil­hoek in Amsterdam South! This second-hand store has been a household name in Amsterdam since the 1970s and here you’ll find the latest Arket collection, as well as vintage Gaultier Jeans. All clothing is strictly checked for quality. The price is around 25/35% of the new price, so you can find the best pre-loved brand items for a fair price.

Tailors of Amsterdam

Quality vintage clothing for men

You can find high-quality vintage men’s blazers, jackets and blouses at Tai­lors of Amster­dam! This vintage shop is a hidden vintage gem on the lively Elandsgracht in Amsterdam. Owner Atilla Kiliç has travelled extensively over the years and worked as a maker of Italian suits and traditional Turkish clothing, developing a good eye for selecting high quality vintage items. You can also go to Tailors of Amsterdam for clothing repairs.

ReShare Store Amsterdam

Second hand clothing for men

Looking for beautiful and affordable second hand and vintage items for men in Amsterdam? Then visit the new ReS­ha­re Sto­re on the Bilderdijkstraat in Amsterdam-West. In this store you’ll find a wide range of second-hand and vintage clothing, starting from 2 euros. The ReShare Store in Amsterdam is run by the enthusiastic floor manager Carla, who has an enormous passion for giving preloved clothing a second life.

Modestraat

Second hand clothing for men and swap boutique

The Modestraat in Amsterdam-Noord is a creative breeding ground where you can not only attend workshops or rent a spot in the atelier, but you can also swap second-hand clothing in the swap boutique. Here you’ll find preloved clothing for men, women and children. Don’t have any clothes (with you) to exchange? No problem! You can also buy second-hand clothing here for a very small price of a few euros.

De Lokatie

Thrift store with second hand store for men

At Kring­loop De Loka­tie you’ll find second hand clothing for men, women and children. They have 3 locations in Amsterdam: in Amsterdam East, on Distelweg in Amsterdam North and on Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam North. In these thrift stores you’ll find second hand clothing for small prices as well as second-hand furniture, books and accessories. All clothing is collected and sorted by De Lokatie itself. This way you extend the lifespan of clothing and save CO2 emissions!

Weggeefwinkel New Life West

Social store with (free) second-hand clothing for men

You can also go to Weg­geef­win­kel New Life West for second hand clothing for men! The unique thing about this second hand store is that the first seven pieces of clothing are given away for free. From the eighth piece onwards you pay a donation of at least 1 euro per garment. Those who have more money available can donate more, so that people in poverty who need it the most can continue to come here and choose ​‘new’ second-hand clothing. The store in Amsterdam-West was founded with a social mission, runs on volunteers and welcomes everyone.