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Vintage in Amsterdam, told well
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Section 02 · Trending now · Amsterdam
Trending Now
The Amsterdam vintage conversation right now — designer moves, market shifts and the stories our editors are reading.
01 · Amsterdam
Vintage Dresses in Amsterdam: A Buyer's Guide
Vintage dresses were cut for a body, not a size chart. Darts sit where they should, hems fall where they were meant to, and the fabrics (real silk, heavy crepe, proper cotton) move in a way that modern jersey never will.
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The Vintage Coat Guide for Amsterdam
Nobody makes coats the way they used to. Vintage wool is denser, trench cottons are heavier, and the linings were built to be replaced rather than thrown away.
03 · Amsterdam
The Accessories Rail Is the Best Deal in Amsterdam
Gloves, belts, sunglasses, hats. The accessories rail is where vintage is still genuinely cheap and still genuinely good.
04 · Amsterdam
Mid-Century Furniture Hunting in Amsterdam
Mid-century furniture survives because it was made from solid wood by people who expected it to be repaired. A teak sideboard from 1962 will outlive anything flat-packed, and it already has the patina.
05 · Amsterdam
Vintage Bridal in Amsterdam: Where to Look
Vintage bridal is where the real craft hides. Hand-worked lace, silk that actually hangs, veils edged by somebody's grandmother.
06 · Amsterdam
Designer Heels Are Having a Moment in Amsterdam
Vintage heels were built by people who expected them to be resoled. The lasts are narrower, the leather is thicker, and a nineties block heel is far more walkable than anything designed for a photograph.
07 · Amsterdam
The Oversized Blazer Rules Amsterdam
In the late 1980s, a shoulder pad wasn't just a piece of foam. It was a statement. Giorgio Armani had spent a decade redefining the suit, softening the construction, dropping the lining, and letting the fabric drape.
08 · Amsterdam
Retro Sneakers Are Everywhere in Amsterdam
Retro sneakers have a shape that modern performance shoes lost. They are lower, narrower, with a sole that does not look like engineering.
09 · Amsterdam
Vintage Watches in Amsterdam: Where to Start
A vintage watch is the one accessory that never shouts. A patinated dial, a slightly yellowed lume, a bracelet that has softened to the wrist.
10 · Amsterdam
Vintage Jewellery in Amsterdam: What to Buy
Chunky gold chains and Victorian cameos are having the same moment for the same reason. Both look handmade. Nothing on a vintage jewellery tray was designed by committee, and that shows the second you put it on.
11 · Amsterdam
Y2K Shoulder Bags Are Back in Amsterdam
The small shoulder bag is back, and the originals are still out there. A nylon bag from 1999 or a mini baguette from the same year carries a specific kind of confidence.
12 · Amsterdam
Vintage Denim in Amsterdam: A Buyer's Guide
Vintage denim fits differently because it was cut differently: higher waists, straighter legs, heavier cotton that holds its shape all day. And the fade is real, earned by somebody else's decade of wear.
Section 03 · The Auction Room · Amsterdam
Sourced from the region
The vintage designer pieces the market is chasing right now — live auctions from sellers in Amsterdam and nearby, ranked by how contested they are.
UsedCuriosities
LOT · 65288International Silver Company Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray -vintage
USD 25.00
UsedCuriosities
LOT · 07781Vintage Hand CraftedPolish BLOCK 24% Full Lead Crystal Liquor Decanter MUST SEE!
USD 19.95
UsedSilk Scarves
LOT · 72810Vintage Burberrys 100% Silk Scarf Equestrian Check 33” Square Made in Italy
USD 165.00
UsedCuriosities
LOT · 87896Vintage Silver Plate Coffee Tea Pot WM Roger’s Approx 10.5” Height Ornate Shape
USD 34.99
UsedDresses
LOT · 84467Little Black Dress Vintage 1960's NEW w/ TAGS VERY RARE. SIZE 10 Black Bow-Ruffl
USD 46.99
UsedJewellery
LOT · 92881Vintage 14” Cultured Pearl Necklace Knotted Cream Ivory Pearls Choker Wedding
USD 40.00
UsedDresses
LOT · 10841Vintage 90s Y2K Ramon Tenza Black Satin Square Toe Ballet Flats Crystals Size 8
USD 105.00
UsedDesigner Bags
LOT · 46356Black Beaded Clasped Purse Evening Bag Vintage Hand Gold Hong Kong Clutch Bag
USD 39.99
The Journal, from Amsterdam
€NaNVintage Dresses in Amsterdam: A Buyer's Guide
Vintage dresses were cut for a body, not a size chart. Darts sit where they should, hems fall where they were meant to, and the fabrics (real silk, heavy crepe, proper cotton) move in a way that modern jersey never will.
The Vintage Coat Guide for Amsterdam
Nobody makes coats the way they used to. Vintage wool is denser, trench cottons are heavier, and the linings were built to be replaced rather than thrown away.
The Accessories Rail Is the Best Deal in Amsterdam
Gloves, belts, sunglasses, hats. The accessories rail is where vintage is still genuinely cheap and still genuinely good.
€NaNMid-Century Furniture Hunting in Amsterdam
Mid-century furniture survives because it was made from solid wood by people who expected it to be repaired. A teak sideboard from 1962 will outlive anything flat-packed, and it already has the patina.
€NaNVintage Bridal in Amsterdam: Where to Look
Vintage bridal is where the real craft hides. Hand-worked lace, silk that actually hangs, veils edged by somebody's grandmother.
€NaNDesigner Heels Are Having a Moment in Amsterdam
Vintage heels were built by people who expected them to be resoled. The lasts are narrower, the leather is thicker, and a nineties block heel is far more walkable than anything designed for a photograph.
€NaNThe Oversized Blazer Rules Amsterdam
In the late 1980s, a shoulder pad wasn't just a piece of foam. It was a statement. Giorgio Armani had spent a decade redefining the suit, softening the construction, dropping the lining, and letting the fabric drape.
Retro Sneakers Are Everywhere in Amsterdam
Retro sneakers have a shape that modern performance shoes lost. They are lower, narrower, with a sole that does not look like engineering.
€NaNVintage Watches in Amsterdam: Where to Start
A vintage watch is the one accessory that never shouts. A patinated dial, a slightly yellowed lume, a bracelet that has softened to the wrist.
€NaNVintage Jewellery in Amsterdam: What to Buy
Chunky gold chains and Victorian cameos are having the same moment for the same reason. Both look handmade. Nothing on a vintage jewellery tray was designed by committee, and that shows the second you put it on.
€NaNY2K Shoulder Bags Are Back in Amsterdam
The small shoulder bag is back, and the originals are still out there. A nylon bag from 1999 or a mini baguette from the same year carries a specific kind of confidence.
Vintage Denim in Amsterdam: A Buyer's Guide
Vintage denim fits differently because it was cut differently: higher waists, straighter legs, heavier cotton that holds its shape all day. And the fade is real, earned by somebody else's decade of wear.
Travel stories
Travel
In Tati's Footsteps: A Vintage Wander Through Amsterdam
Follow the spirit of Jacques Tati through Amsterdam's canals and crooked streets — a city that, like Monsieur Hulot, moves to its own gentle rhythm, where playful design and timeless style meet.
Travel
Amsterdam Through Tina Modotti's Lens: A 3-Day Vintage Style Pilgrimage
Follow the ghost of Tina Modotti through Amsterdam's canals — a city of radical art, timeless tailoring, and quiet defiance, seen through the lens of the photographer who believed beauty was political.
Travel
Amsterdam with Audrey: A Vintage Lover's 3-Day Escape
From the canals where a young Audrey Hepburn danced to the ateliers and antiques shops she favored, follow her graceful footsteps through an Amsterdam that still whispers of wartime courage and quiet elegance.
