Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Beirut is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the world, curated by editors from all over. Whether you’re traveling and searching for some superb stores to visit on your trip or are curious about your local vintage treasure chests, Vogue’s directory has you covered.Beirut has long been on the fashion map—Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Sandra Mansour, Georges Chakra, need we say more? But it’s a city that’s also at the forefront of all things vintage fashion. Across the seaside town, you’ll find a variety of vintage, second-hand, and thrift shops to visit, from the label-laden GarageLuxe to the gorgeously curated vintage store Nouvelle Vague Vintage. And given Beirut is also known for its thriving nightlife—it needs to be experienced to be believed—there are shops like Depot-Vente filled with pieces to help get you dressed for the part.Below, our guide to the best vintage stores in Hong Kong, curated with the help of our editors at Vogue Arabia.Established in 2013, GarageLuxe describes itself as Lebanon’s first major online consignment network. A decade later, the company (which uses the term “re-commerce”) has expanded and opened a glossy brick-and-mortar in Beirut’s tony Achrafieh Mall. The resale platform is filled with labels and archival secondhand fashion (don’t expect too much “vintage”) from all the top labels—you’ll find Chanel, Hermès, and Dior bags galore.Address: ABC Achrafieh Mall, Level L1, STR 2065, Alfred Naccache, BeirutCourtesy of Nouvelle Vague VintageSet in Beirut’s nightlife quarter of Gemmayze, you’ll find a white neon sign calling you into Nouvelle Vague Vintage, which was founded by vintage collector Tatiana Fayad. The goal? To democratize vintage fashion across the Middle East—Fayad is never not picking merchandise for her store. Expect decades-old designer pieces that are incredibly well-priced and covetable. There is also no-label vintage from the ’60s, ’70s, and beyond that will tickle the fancy of any vintage lover.Address: 268 Gouraud Street, Gemmayze, Beirut
