Why Vintage Shopping Is Taking Off at Airports

"Located inside Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, this airport shop is just over a year old and already a hit, according to Cláudia Carvalho, a spokesperson for Portugal Duty Free, which operates the concession. Its ever-rotating selection often includes authenticated pieces from Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Saint Laurent, Carvalho says, with prices starting at $400 and rising to the five figures for highly coveted finds — including Birkin and Kelly bags from Hermès. London stylist Bella Hignett recounts her experience finding a secondhand Louis Vuitton Neverfull there: “I was there early, so I had a look around and was excited to come across it,” and notes that her client paid $540 for a piece that retails for $2,030 new." - Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie Chrissie McClatchie writes about travel, wine, and yachting from her home on the Côte d’Azur, where she has lived for nearly two decades. Her stories have appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, CNN Travel, and more. She is also a contributing author to four Lonely Planet guidebooks. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines