If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling on #vintagetok—the side of TikTok obsessed with finding archival designer goods—then you know that Tokyo has some of the best vintage stores in the world. With shops like Amore and Casanova, Japan’s resale market is filled with a plentiful assortment of high-quality goods; It’s no wonder customers from around the world touch down in cities like Tokyo to shop. This year, there’s one particular boutique that has gained a major following, not only for its impressive collection of archival Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags, but for one employee’s eccentric style. Meet: Yuji Jitsutani from Atlantis Vintage Tokyo.
The luxury boutique is run by Yuji—who serves as international sales manager, handling all non-Japanese clients—and his husband, Tim. Though Atlantis Vintage opened in 2002, it’s popularity has recently recently swelled thanks to social media. “Atlantis was one of the first vintage luxury stores in Tokyo known for our focus on vintage Chanel bags,” Yuji tells Vogue. “Back then, the vintage market for high-end luxury was still in its early stages.” Today, the store—which has three locations in Tokyo, including in Koenji, Hiroo, and Ginza—has become both a local’s and tourist’s destination, known for its unique assortment of vintage Chanel, Hermès, and Fendi bags, among many other covetable labels. “What I love about vintage is that it’s truly one-of-a-kind,” says Yuji, who mans the Koenji location. “You can’t just walk into a store and pick it up, especially when it comes to limited-edition pieces or stuff that is so old you just can’t get it anymore. And let’s be real, the price is often way better, too.”
Photo: Courtesy of Atlantis Vintage Tokyo
