The idea of second hand stores probably emerged in San Francisco's Castro district in the glorious days of Flower Power, the 1960's. These thrift stores became true samplings of the history, culture and style of societies and generations. Today they are places of worship where you can find rare, cheap and unique items, and international brands for a quarter of their market value.

 

Rio de Janeiro is no exception in the heyday of second hand stores, or in Portuguese, brechós. There are all kinds, from small rooms in churches to entire houses at the top of Santa Teresa, to shops in the mall and storefronts in Ipanema.

A guide to brechos in Rio de Janeiro, written by the designer Manuela Borges, was recently released and can be found in bookstores throughout the city. There is also a virtual search for brechós at: www.buscabrecho.com.br.

 

Below is a detailed list with some of the highlights:

 

Catherine Laboure - Bazar Bracho & Arts ® (Ipanema)

Chic style, women's clothing, decoration and furniture.

Rua Visconde de loja 212 207 Pirajá

Tel: (21) 2287 9630

 

Eu Amo (Santa Teresa)

Popular style, men’s and women’s clothing

Rua Monte Alegre, 374 Casa 1

Tel: (21) 2221 2855

 

Salto Alto (Copacabana)

Popular style, men’s and women’s clothing

Rua Siqueira Campos, 143 loja 44

Tel: (21) 2236 2589

 

Petit Lilly (Ipanema)

Chic, women’s clothing

Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 550 loja 319

Tel: (21) 2239 3707

 

Emporium do Futuro (Leblon)

Chic, women’s clothing

Rua Dias Ferreira, 420 loja D

Tel: (21) 2294 0992

 

Confete Carioca (Barra da Tijuca)

Chic style, men’s, women’s and children's clothing

Avenida das Américas, 700 loja 113 bloco 8

Shopping Città America

Tel: (21) 2491 3449

 

Brechó do Casarão (Tijuca)

Chic, women’s clothing

Rua Haddock Lobo, 239 Ground Floor

Tel: (21) 2567 6864

 

Eu Sou excuses for Chique

Popular style. Men’s and women’s clothing.

Rua Alice, 75 Laranjeiras - Rio de Janeiro / RJ

Tel: (21) 2225-6059