Best Vintage Shop in Budapest

Vivi (pictured above), a former music video stylist and fashion journalist, transformed her mother’s sprawling art studio into the Love Bug vintage shop. Located near Moscow Square in Budapest, the expansion of her four-year-old online shop with a brick-and-mortar includes an art gallery upstairs, featuring rotating exhibits, while the downstairs is dedicated to all things vintage. “I really love antique broaches, hats, gloves, shoes, bags, sunglasses, earrings,” says Vivi. Racks of carefully selected, reasonably priced clothes (finds such as a quirky strawberry motif pullover and a preppy sailor dress), rows of necklaces (dating from the 1920s-1980s) and knickknacks (think E.T. in a hoodie) will keep you browsing for hours. “It’s like you are in somebody’s apartment,” says Vivi.

On-the-scene: Vivi is so lovely and friendly, and I couldn’t help fantasizing about living in the beautiful space. I added to my vintage jewelry collection with a great 1970s silver fringe/rhinestone pendant.
Address: MargitKorut 62 Website: lovebugvintage.com
Good to know: Call for hours or make an appointment. Ring doorbell for entry. Cash (forints) only.

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