Vintage winkels in De 9 Straatjes

The Nine Streets are the destination in Amsterdam for lovers of vintage and second-hand fashion. In the characteristic streets between the canals you find a large range of shops with carefully selected clothing, designer bags, accessories and furniture from various decades. From luxury designer pieces to retro finds and unique items with a story: each shop has its own style and collection. Because the range constantly changes, no visit is the same. The combination of sustainable fashion, historic buildings and a relaxed atmosphere makes vintage shopping in the Nine Streets a favourite activity of both Amsterdammers and visitors.
Where does the vintage culture come from?
The popularity of vintage in the Nine Streets grew from the 1990s onwards, when creative entrepreneurs settled in the neighbourhood. With the rise of sustainable fashion and the appreciation for unique garments, the area developed into one of the most important vintage destinations in the Netherlands. Today the shops attract fashion lovers from all over the world.
Fun fact
Did you know that many vintage shops in the Nine Streets buy their collections in fashion capitals such as Paris, Milan and New York? As a result, you regularly find unique designer pieces and clothing there that is not available anywhere else in the Netherlands. So there is a good chance you’ll go home with a real one-of-a-kind find – entirely in the spirit of Amsterdam: idiosyncratic and original.