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Revealed: Europe’s best destinations for vintage and retro fashion shopping

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CEOWORLD magazine’s favorite European destinations for vintage and retro fashion shopping range from big cities like London and Paris and Rome to countryside regions like Provence and Spain’s Bilbao.

London has been recognized as Europe’s best cities for vintage and retro fashion shopping 2019, according to the CEOWORLD magazine, while Madrid and Paris placed second and third, respectively. Paris is the pulse of Europe — commercial, fashionable, and forward-looking.

The 2019 rankings placed Berlin in fourth ahead of Amsterdam into fifth; while Munich ranked sixth, and Barcelona seventh. Overall, among the top 10 best cities for vintage and retro fashion shopping in Europe, the eighth, ninth, and tenth positions are held by Milan, Copenhagen, and Cologne.

The United Kingdom has been crowned the best county in Europe for vintage and retro fashion shopping, according to CEOWORLD magazine, while Germany and the Netherlands placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

The 2019 rankings placed France in 4th ahead of Switzerland into 5th; while Spain ranked 6th and Ireland 7th. Overall, among the top ten best countries in Europe for vintage and retro shopping, the 8th, 9th, and 10th positions are held by Italy, Portugal, and Austria.

Europe’s top 20 best cities for vintage and retro fashion shopping

  1. London, UK
  2. Madrid, Spain
  3. Paris, France
  4. Berlin, Germany
  5. Amsterdam, Netherlands
  6. Munich, Germany
  7. Barcelona, Spain
  8. Milan, Italy
  9. Copenhagen, Denmark
  10. Cologne, Germany
  11. Istanbul, Turkey
  12. Geneva, Switzerland
  13. Rome, Italy
  14. Brussels, Belgium
  15. Hamburg, Germany
  16. Vienna, Austria
  17. Bordeaux, France
  18. Manchester, UK
  19. Naples, Italy
  20. Bilbao, Spain

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Europe’s top 20 best countries for vintage and retro shopping

  1. United Kingdom
  2. Germany
  3. Netherlands
  4. France
  5. Switzerland
  6. Spain
  7. Ireland
  8. Italy
  9. Portugal
  10. Austria
  11. Russia
  12. Greece
  13. Denmark
  14. Sweden
  15. Poland
  16. Belgium
  17. Czech Republic
  18. Croatia
  19. Finland
  20. Hungary

Whether for a city break or for a week, you will find the World’s best shopping destinations in Europe. Paris, London, Berlin, Milan are among the best shopping destinations in the world, their designer shops, second-hand shops, malls, and outlets are already waiting for you for pure shopping moments.

Don’t agree with our ranking? Furious that Winnipeg or Düsseldorf didn’t make the cut? See you in the comments section.


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Alexandra Dimitropoulou, PhD
Alexandra Dimitropoulou, PhD in Cross-Cultural Media Innovation & Global Editorial Strategy, is the senior Business and Finance Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she brings a global perspective and sharp editorial judgment to the forefront of business journalism. With over 12 years in financial media and corporate strategy, Alexandra has cultivated a reputation for her ability to translate complex financial topics into compelling narratives that resonate with C-suite audiences.

Before joining CEOWORLD, she was a senior correspondent for a top financial news outlet in New York and a communications advisor to several multinational investment firms. Alexandra's editorial direction bridges the technical world of finance with the storytelling finesse of PR, covering topics from M&A trends to CEO brand management. She leads a diverse team of analysts, journalists, and strategists focused on producing high-impact stories on global markets, leadership, and reputation management.

She holds an MBA in Finance and a bachelor's in International Relations. She frequently moderates panels on women in finance and strategic communications at international business summits. Her mission at CEOWORLD is to elevate financial literacy and leadership visibility through journalistic excellence and brand-savvy storytelling.

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