Pop Closet: second-hand fashion store relocates to Pátio Siza Vieira in Lisbon, Portugal

Pop Closet, a second-hand clothing store opened eight years ago by António Branco, remains in Lisbon’s Colina do Chiado, but has now moved from Calçada do Sacramento, next to The Feeting Room, to Pátio Siza Vieira (further down), at 19 Rua Garrett (Shop A), next to Sienna. The new shop also features a more refined edit, focusing on luxury pieces from brands such as Acne Studios, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chanel, Celine, Comme des Garçons, Dior, Fendi, Gaultier, Gucci, Hermès, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Margiela, Mugler, Off-White, Prada, Raf Simons, Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Vivienne Westwood among others. Prices range from €30 to €1,500.

Thanks to the extensive CV of its founder, who also works as a buyer, stylist, and fashion editor, particularly in the US and Brazil, Pop Closet has become a point of reference, despite the modest premises where it made its debut in the Portuguese capital.

The façade and interiors are defined by industrial finishes, in contrast to the century-old structural stone — salvaged from the fire that ravaged Chiado in 1988, starting at Armazéns Grandella and spreading through the area, destroying 18 historic buildings — and the restored wooden furniture that showcases second-hand clothing, eyewear, accessories, and footwear, as well as art and décor pieces.

The new Pop Closet also includes a space dedicated to art displayed on the walls, such as photographs by Cátia Castel-Branco, which are also for sale and will be replaced by works from other artists to foster a sense of dynamism and a changing atmosphere. There are even second-hand design pieces for the home — some recycled or part of collections from renowned brands such as Kartell.

“I want to have good items that anyone who comes in here feels they can wear, that aren’t specific to one type of customer. Above all, quality, beautiful and contemporary pieces,” António Branco told Time Out. He sources pieces in northern Europe or northern Portugal, from factories that offload leftover stock, in addition to those consigned by clients or bought directly by the shop, thus ensuring turnover.