Vintage clothing store
The Archives Vintage
2F, One Archers Place, Taft Ave, Malate, Manila
4.8(63 Google reviews)
A curated vintage shop on the second floor of One Archers Place on Taft Avenue, near De La Salle University, with a second branch in Salcedo Village, Makati. It began as a garage sale in the owners' Baclaran basement and grew into one of Manila's better-known vintage stores. It is known for branded and designer vintage (Ralph Lauren, Japanese jackets, archive designer pieces) at prices reviewers call fair, and for its friendly owners. It suits menswear and vintage collectors, and it also has a cheaper thrift section.
The Archives Vintage at a glance
- What it is
- Vintage clothing store in Malate, Manila
- Address
- 2F, One Archers Place, Taft Ave, Malate, Manila
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 1pm–9pm; Sun closed
- Sells
- Vintage Ralph Lauren, Streetwear tees (Stussy, Bape), Knitwear and polos, Vintage Japanese jackets, Japanese denim
- Prices
- No posted prices found. Several reviewers say prices are fair or good, given that much of the stock is luxury or designer.
- How to buy
- Walk-in (Taft and Makati branches); Online through the shop's Instagram channel (TAV Channel), per its Instagram bio
What’s on the racks
- Vintage Ralph Lauren
- Streetwear tees (Stussy, Bape)
- Knitwear and polos
- Vintage Japanese jackets
- Japanese denim
- Secondhand designer and archive pieces
- Hats
- Bags
- Shoes
- A thrift section
Prices
No posted prices found. Several reviewers say prices are fair or good, given that much of the stock is luxury or designer.
As of Oct 2026
How to buy
- Walk-in (Taft and Makati branches)
- Online through the shop's Instagram channel (TAV Channel), per its Instagram bio
What shoppers say
- Most reviewers praise the curation, saying it is among the best in Manila and has rare pieces they had not seen elsewhere.
- Several mention well-known and designer brands: Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga, YSL, Acne Studios, Margiela, Dries Van Noten, Hysteric Glamour and Vivienne Westwood bags.
- Many say prices are fair for the quality and for luxury items.
- The owners and staff are repeatedly described as friendly and knowledgeable, and regulars say the shop feels like a community hang-out with good music.
- Several mention strong menswear: jackets, jeans, polos and shirts.
- Tourists, including visitors from the US, say it was worth the trip.
- One reviewer says staff watched them closely while they browsed.
- One reviewer found the shop closed during listed hours.
Our summary of its reviews, not quotes.
Before you go
Taft branch: 2F One Archers Place, 2311 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, in the De La Salle University area. Makati branch: San Agustin Street, Salcedo Village.
- Check Instagram before you go. A reviewer found the shop shut at a time Google showed it open, and another says the shop posts when it is open on Instagram.
- Taft hours are listed as Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 9pm, on Instagram (Clavel Magazine's Nov 2025 piece said 12nn to 9pm). The Makati branch is listed as open Monday to Sunday, 12nn to 8pm. Taft is closed on Sundays.
Other branches
The Archives Vintage Taft
2F One Archers Place, 2311 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila
The Archives Vintage Makati
San Agustin St., Salcedo Village, Makati
In the press
- Store Invasion: The Archives Vintage Clavel Magazine, 2025
Questions people ask
Where is The Archives Vintage?
On the 2nd floor of One Archers Place, 2311 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila. A second branch is on San Agustin Street in Salcedo Village, Makati.
What are the opening hours?
Its Instagram lists the Taft branch as Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 9pm, and the Makati branch as daily, 12nn to 8pm. The shop posts on Instagram when it is open, so check there.
Is The Archives Vintage open on Sundays?
The Taft branch is closed on Sundays. The Makati branch lists Monday to Sunday.
Can I buy online?
Its Instagram bio points to an Instagram channel (TAV Channel) for available pieces.
What brands do they carry?
Reviewers mention vintage Ralph Lauren, Stussy, Bape, Japanese jackets and denim, and designer pieces such as Balenciaga, YSL, Acne Studios and Margiela.
What other thrift stores are near The Archives Vintage?
The closest are Revéra the Label (597 m), A&j’s Collection (637 m) and ThriftHaven Shop (649 m).
Make a day of it
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- 7 min walk
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ThriftHaven Shop
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- 10 min walk
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SHAI UKAY
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