Those Were The Days Vintage

Concealed within a charming basement salon at 26 St Stephen Street in Stockbridge, Those Were The Days is an internationally acclaimed boutique specializing in high-end, museum-quality vintage fashion. Founded by vintage connoisseur Claire Paterson, the boutique eschews rummage-sale clutter in favour of a pristine, high-fashion gallery experience that has attracted fashion editors, costume designers, and stylish brides from around the world.

The interior is bathed in soft, flattering light with white painted stone walls, antique gilded mirrors, and plush velvet dressing chairs. Every garment on display has been meticulously sourced, historically dated, and hand-restored. The collection spans from the roaring 1920s through to the early 1990s, featuring iconic pieces from legendary fashion houses like Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Biba, and Ossie Clark.

Those Were The Days is also celebrated for its dedicated vintage bridal salon, where brides-to-be explore one-of-a-kind antique wedding dresses crafted from Chantilly lace, silk chiffon, and satin crepe. The intimate, personalized service and peerless garment condition make it a crown jewel of Edinburgh’s independent retail scene.