Rotterdam is the place to be when it comes to shopping. Not only are there numerous shopping centres, department stores and big brand flagship stores, Rotterdam also has plenty to offer for those in the mood to stroll through small boutiques and unique fashion stores! This is a list of shops for women where you can immerse yourself in all kinds of beautiful (second-hand) clothing brands.
Joline Jolink makes stylish clothing in natural materials, both beautiful and practical. The clothing is produced in limited editions by experienced family businesses with care for quality, people, animals and the environment. There are regular mini-collections that are timeless, well-conceived and minimalistic.
Louen is a fashion boutique with an inspiring interior and lovely clothing with a Danish influence. This Rotterdam boutique is located in the lively Pannekoekstraat. You can shop here for various Scandinavian brands like Baum und Pferdgarten, Selected Femme, Modstrom, Mads Norgaard and many more! You may only be looking for one new item, chances are you’ll leave with a whole outfit!
If you’re looking for a gift or to spoil yourself with something nice, visit Collectiv by Swan on the vibrant Witte de Withstraat. This inspiring department store sells clothing and jewellery, furniture and lamps, and much more! You will discover brands from more than 20 different small entrepreneurs. You can visit 7 days a week and shop for all kinds of lovely items.
Flamenco shoes with polka dots, flirty dresses from the 50s, retro sunglasses, T-shirts with naughty prints: if you love fashion from a bygone era, you will feel like a child in a candy store at Very Cherry. Also, for gentlemen! You can find Very Cherry on the Botersloot.
Susan Bijl is nationally and internationally known for her colourful nylon bags. The bags are made of a light but strong material so they can carry a heavy load. Susan Bijl started small but today her bags are sold internationally. The first flagship store opened on the Mauritsweg in the centre of Rotterdam in 2014.
Imagine by Kim, also located on the Pannekoekstraat like Louen, sells predominately catwalk/street style clothing. New items arrive every week and everything is reasonably priced. You’ll find a completely new collection everything month. The clothes are from trendy English brands. They have something to suit every taste, from colourful and black-and-white, to flowers, patterns and graphic texts.
Episode does not believe in throwing away clothing. They sell vintage clothes, something for everyone. The clothes stem from different eras. There is only one of each item of clothing available, so don’t hesitate if you find something you like! This vintage store is on the vibrant Witte de Withstraat.
You’ll find awesome vintage clothing at Dearhunter Vintage, both real eyecatchers and stylish basics. The clothing is affordable and is chosen with love. The vintage shop is located on the Eendrachtsweg on the corner of the vibrant Witte de Withstraat.
From a fancy party dress to the ultimate suit coat: Wendela van Dijk has it all. You’ll mainly find clothing from the higher price segment. You can choose from products from different designers like Isabel Marant, Stella McCartney and Paul Smith, or from local designers such as Monique van Heist and Susan Bijl.
