December 2023 by Jess
Yet again, not open.
September 2023 by Myo Nasreen
Wasn?t open even tho it said open online
March 2022 by Lisa Lex
You can find some good finds every now and then but prices on the higher side
December 2021 by Musik Magazine
A really friendly atmosphere, trendy vibe and really helpful volunteers. They get really cool stock, not only is it affordable vintage but affordable designer pieces. I love this shop !
September 2021 by Lisa Sounds
You can find some good finds every now and then but prices on the higher side
March 2021 by Matthew Major
Being open would help. All other shops around you open, you were closed.
September 2020 by Taran Harrison
Beautiful shop, and very helpful staff and amazing stock and cleanliness
September 2017 by Mof Gimmers
All the fancy stuff that people donate to Oxfam gets moved to here, so it's more of a boutique than a normal charity shop. Definitely worth popping in.
September 2017 by Joyce F
Never underestimate the staff here, They work hard. I Spent almost a year working here and loved every minute of it!
May 2017 by Bernie Savage
I was looking for something to wear for a 1940 themed wedding and the two ladies helped kit me out with everything and also they helped my husband and so did the gentleman. Thank you all so much for helping us. I would definitely be back again.
November 2015 by Graeme Heyes
Great cause, cheaper charity shops around. Limited stock too.
May 2015 by Pimperella Mackenzie-Hawkins
I'd always walked past thinking that it was all over priced. However, when you compare prices with other Vintage/Retro shops in the area, they are either cheaper priced or not far off the same.
I went in after popping to another vintage shops sale. Ended up finding 2 amazing 60s full length dresses for £12.99 and £14.99! I'd say that was a bargain when you compare it to £20/£45 standard dress pricing in other shops.
Well worth popping in and having a browse.
December 2011 by Emma Louise M.
I can't believe I thought I'd gone through Vintage Boulevard, and I hadn't even mentioned Oxfam Originals. You might not think it's as highbrow as vintage store like Junk or Retro Rehab or Best Vintage, and of course the focus is on hand-me-downs, but you will get some very nice little vintage items here such as bags, shoes, cardigans, dresses and the like, and this way you're getting your retro togs AND doing your bit for charity. What could be better than that? Oxfam Originals do stock a lot of designer pieces, so the prices reflect this. It's not quite as cheap as your average charity shop, but I've always found the accessories to be particularly spot on and the dresses can be a bit overly 80s but a simple bit of customising and many of them would be wearable. Certainly a worthy stop on the Northern Quarter's vintage trail. And I'm going to be going back there to see if I can get some other goodies, such as books and board games... those are on my Christmas wishlist right now!
April 2010 by Dulcie E.
Oxfam Originals serves as a double edged sword: they leech the charity shops of all the exciting vintage finds yet at the same time present you with a charity shop entirely of vintage finds. I can't decide which I prefer but the sense of quest, and thus pleasure in uncovering a true find, is ultimately eradicated in Oxfam Originals. The range is good, however, and its certainly a well stocked shop with plenty of really cute and striking pieces. The staff are smiley and always look very cool. I have never actually bought anything here although the pieces are reasonably priced and well worth a rifle. I do have some issue with the fact they give away the misogynistic and drug endorsing rag that goes by the name of VICE in their stores as its contents are at complete odds with the ethics of the charity.
April 2010 by Matthew H.
The problem with Oxfam Originals is that it is a charity-shop run by people who know how much people will actually pay for vintage clothing. Let's use the example of that vintage shop staple, the leather tie. At any of the nearby vintage shops, and there are an absolute wealth of them (Ryan Vintage, Retro Rehab, Blue Rinse Vintage and Pop Boutique are all within spitting distance), you would expect to pay about £5 or £6 for a leather tie and here you can expect to pay £4.50 to £5.50 for a similar item. At any ordinary town or village charity-shop they would probably baulk at trying to charge you over £2 for such a thing. And this is it with Oxfam Originals, they charge significantly more than a normal charity shop but just a little bit less than any of the dedicated vintage shops in the area. Still, all the money goes to charidee. So if you're after saving a few quid on a few purchases pop in here (they have some really sweet Cosby Show-style knitwear and the tie and scarf collection is wide and colourful) but if you want that uber-bargain, that £4 tweed jacket, then you won't find it here unfortunately.