When you think of vintage shops, the first things that likely come to mind are clothes and antique furniture.
However, vintage accessories, specifically jewellery and bags, are enjoying a resurgence lately. More and more people (myself included) are turning to these enduring fashion pieces not only for their quality but also because they make for sound investments.
If you’ve been looking around for such pieces, you’re in luck as there’s a hidden vintage accessories shop in the ever-busting Joo Chiat enclave.
This means you have no reason to not visit Echo Vintage as you can come down after you make a coffee stop at one of the many cafes in the area.
Plus, with the newly opened Marine Parade MRT station just around the corner, you can get your daily steps in by walking there (don’t worry, it’s just a 10 minutes walk!).
As you step inside Echo Vintage, you’ll be warmly welcomed by none other than the owner herself, Echo (yes, that’s her name). But she won’t be alone. Her adorable cat, Calmy, will be by her side.
If you stay long enough, you might be offered a cup of coffee or even a glass of wine when the sun comes down.
One thing you’ll notice right away is how proud Echo is of her selection of vintage goods, from jewellery and clothes to home decor pieces and other trinkets.
All of the pieces are specially sourced and curated from Europe, USA and Japan, with prices ranging from S$59 to S$300+.
When it comes to their blings, you can shop from a wide selection of Art Deco, Baroque, and Retro jewellery that make for stunning statement pieces. These designs are bold and will command the attention of everyone in the room, so put them on for weddings, extra fancy dinners and special occasions.
Pair these jewellery with their vintage brooches, with some of them dating back to the 1950s. These brooches are available in all sorts of designs, from floral-inspired to portraits of seemingly prominent figures (give me some slack, I’m not the best at history).
For something more suited for everyday wear, their collection of sterling silver jewellery pieces spot a less conspicuous design. They also have fabric bracelets, pearl earrings and chain necklaces from luxury houses like Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
Want to invest in a luxury bag but not willing to splurge thousands of dollars? Vintage designer bags make for a great alternative. You can find classic Prada baguette shoulder bags, YSL mini tote bags, Tod’s shoulder bags and many more here.
It’s not a vintage shop without a few collector’s items thrown in there. Whether it be musical boxes, miniature porcelain teapots or Baroque-style mirrors, their trinkets make for one-of-a-kind gifts.
They also come in handy if you’re looking for some design inspo for your BTO.
Which antique gem will you snag first from this Joo Chiat shop?
Echo Vintage
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📍392 Joo Chiat Road, #01-15, Singapore 427624
🕐10.30am–9pm (Daily)
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