This gorgeous vintage Japanese kimono is made from super soft silk with a subtle sheen that brings out the embroidered overlapping 'seigaiha' wave (symbolising good fortune and prosperity) pattern motif. We've taken some. Our beige 100% cotton unisex samue jackets are ethically produced in Thailand, from our own original design.

Like our mandarin jackets, they're made from soft, 'shing mai' ribbed cotton, and can be. Our 100% cotton black unisex samue jackets are ethically produced in Thailand, from our own original design. Like our mandarin jackets, they're made from soft, 'shing mai' ribbed cotton, and can be worn tied. Our 100% cotton navy blue unisex samue jackets are ethically produced in Thailand, from our own original design.

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Hello we're Mero Retro, a vintage boutique in Dalston, east London. We stock a unique blend of quality hand-picked vintage, Fairtrade and handmade fashion items, including beautiful vintage Japanese kimonos; lines of vintage womenswear, menswear and accessories; handmade Nepalese garments and Fairtrade handicrafts as well as our own line of Fairtrade organic cotton t-shirts.

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Please do not use Discount Codes for orders if you want to maximise the amount we can donate. Thank you. Our Rainbow Kiss NHS Charity Fundraising T-shirt was designed by our co-founder. Our 100% Merino wool cuffed beanies are handmade in the UK using top quality British yarn and traditional methods.

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This cool light blue-grey Fair Trade Nepalese granddad shirt with classic mandarin collar is made from 100% pure cotton. Its classic loose fitting unisex design and double yarn cotton fabric. This vibrant emerald green Fair Trade Nepalese granddad shirt with classic mandarin collar is made from 100% pure cotton.

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Our super-comfy unisex black Shing Mai trousers are ethically produced in Bangkok, Thailand, from our own original design. Made from soft, 'shing mai' ribbed cotton, these trousers are smart and stylish but. Our super-comfy unisex navy blue Shing Mai trousers are ethically produced in Bangkok, Thailand, from our own original design.

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These beautiful fair trade swan earrings are handmade in Jaipur, India, from nickel-free brass. Usually worn hooked from the back of the ear with the swans flying forward, their simple and graceful design is stylish and. This is a fully adjustable sterling silver spinning 'dorje' (in Tibetan) or 'vajra' (in Sanskrit) ring, hand-crafted in the Patan (Lalitpur) district of Kathmandu.

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Alex Strickland

Nov 27, 2021

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The wonderfully lovely lady; Alice @metro spent about an hour personally helping me find the perfect outfit for a night out! Truly amazing customer service! I felt like a boujie b**** with a stylist, personal shopper! Couldn’t ask for more!

Ace

Aug 20, 2021

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I am absolutely pleased with my customised outfit, top end customer service I am so happy with with my purchase. The Retro Metro is the real deal.

Sherief El-Shazly

Aug 10, 2021

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I have been a big supporter of this shop. The fits/fabrics/staff/selection are fantastic and I recently got the fair trade kimono and absolutely love it. Big love to Ro and the team and would recommend this little gem any day!

Gregory Romain Murphy

Aug 08, 2021

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A local business which is worth supporting. High quality Asian (various regions) clothing for a reasonable value.

Ella Morgan

May 19, 2021

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The best shopping experience I've had all year. Lovely owner who runs the place single handedly and has real compassion for the community and cares about humanity, locally and globally. Beautiful clothes, too, from all corners!

Connie Kb

Jul 24, 2020

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Love this shop, always a great selection and so helpful. Over lockdown I ordered online - the fairtrade cotton pieces are so great. Thank you!

Rahel Weiss

Dec 26, 2018

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Fabulous shop with an extensive selection of beautiful Kimono. Ro - the owner was extremely helpful in helping my find the perfect Kimono and even arranged for a tailor to alter the length and post it to me with a belt they made from the extra fabric and a hand written note - very kind! If you're looking for a beautiful Kimono I can't recommend this place highly enough.

Polar London

Sep 16, 2018

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My favourite vintage and retro shop by far. The owners are some of the most friendliest people I have ever met. Their very own fair trade clothing range is fantastic, and sourced direct from Nepal and Thailand. A must see. They have plenty of old vintage clothing for women and men. And also accessories as in earrings, rings, hats, sunglasses, scarves, shoes........ Just come and take a look. Lol.

Sophie Kent

Jul 03, 2018

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After seeing a friend wearing a pair of stunning fair trade earrings from this shop, I was able to go online and buy them which was really handy living on the other side of London. The earrings were posted quickly and packaged really nicely with a personal note. Highly recommended!

Rachel Watson

Jan 08, 2018

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Wow... A wonderful shop full of treasures! Great quality vintage finds and handmade jewellery too. Visiting is a must, if only to browse and chat to the warm, welcoming & very cool staff. (But you probably won’t be able to resist buying something!) I will definitely visit again when back in London.

Maxine Thompson

Nov 24, 2017

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My favourite vintage store in all of London! Best collection of goods and really reasonably priced. Always find a special item when I pop in!

Zee Zerrin Kellam

Oct 15, 2017

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Fabulas selection of beautiful clothes, shoes, hats, sunglasses & jewellery! Love Mero Retro & adore the family who take such pride in their business you will leave with a heart full of love & friends for life!!

Neil Thornton

Apr 02, 2017

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Fantastic service so polite helpful. Went in today to buy a present and my daughter came away with a complimentary gift will certainly go back.

Stephan Matthews

Mar 16, 2017

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It was my first time back in Dalston for SIXTEEN YEARS!! Found Mero Retro and it was the perfect end to a perfect day. A fantastic selection of vintage items, although five of them went home with me. I'll definitely be back ... and I won't wait sixteen years!

Anna Yates

Sep 21, 2016

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Mero Retro is a wonderful local vintage store, with especially beautiful handbags and kimonos! Sanju is lovely and super helpful. She even posted a handbag to my aunt for me. Thanks, Sanju!

Lisa Devaney

Sep 21, 2016

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Beautiful, carefully selected vintage clothes and accessories and special kimonos and sukajan jackets. Where to go if you want to find the best in East London shopping and source one-of-a-kind good quality items. I love the vintage leather handbag I found at Mero Retro!

Emma Zangs

Dec 20, 2015

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Love the shop. The mix of culture and very well selected pieces. Can not wait to wear my Japanese jumper!

Sarah Warman

Aug 26, 2014

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Beautiful unique pieces! And I love the tailored shopping experience! - I came out with a random but stunning sunshine orange pleated dress and hand-woven kimono belt that you picked out for me and that I may… never have noticed otherwise! Stunning and also good prices :) Thankyou for knowing what suits me and making it a fun visit! See you soon ;) xx

Ann-Marie Grant

Jun 21, 2014

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Popped in just to have a quick peek and came out with a lovely dusky pink dress with a full skirt - very lady-like. Could have come out with more including a real silk kimono but had to remind myself of the budget...Lovely selection, I'll be back.