Abigail Warwick Abigail Warwick | September 25, 2024 | Style & Beauty, Feature, Guides,
What’s old is new again, and shopping for vintage is the trendy way to get one-of-a-kind pieces. As a city with so much history, New York has a rich capsule to dig into and find the best clothes to enhance your wardrobe. From resellers to thrift stores to retro collections, here are the 12 best vintage stores in the city:
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15 Essex St. / 646.559.1633 / Website
Located in the Lower East Side, Landline Vintage offers pieces from between the 1970s and 2010s. Landline offers many affordable options for vintage lovers, even including pieces from designers Vivienne Westwood and Valentino. If you’re looking for the perfect 80s-inspired top or power blazer, Landline is the perfect place to check out.
34 Orchard St. / 929.585.5975 / Website
For those looking for high quality vintage, Desert Vintage has many elegant options. This downtown shop curates a versatile yet vital collection. Desert Vintage offers capsule pieces in both women’s and menswear that will complete anyone’s wardrobe.
146 W 4th St. / 212.228.1561 / Website
Hamlet’s Vintage, located in Greenwich Village, collects whimsical and stylish pieces dating between the 1940s-1990s. The shop was once a pop-up at flea markets around the city but gained enough traction that it is now its own store. If you are looking for unique, bright clothes to add to your closet, check out Hamlet’s Vintage!
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324 E 81st St. / 212.734.3639 / Website
Designer Revival dedicates its business to making high-end fashion accessible to anyone. This woman-led business hand-picks both new and old pieces for its customers from a multitude of designers. From handbags to dresses to shoes, this chic store has something for everyone, from many eras throughout time.
69 Mercer St. / 212.925.3280 ext.101 / Website
Treasures of NYC offers an exclusive shopping experience for its customers. Shopping in person requires an appointment, but it allows for a private search through Treasures’ chic designer collection. This quirky store prides itself on collecting authentic pieces that have stories behind them. For a one-of-a-kind vintage shopping experience, schedule an appointment at Treasures of NYC in SoHo.
83 E 7th St. / 212.353.8443 / Website
Tokio 7 is a Japanese-inspired consignment store in the East Village. This modern store takes international inspiration in collecting its pieces. Tokio 7 includes Japanese designers in its selection to introduce its customers to new, modern styles.
351 W Broadway / 212.343.1225 / Website
What Goes Around Comes Around is a sustainable, high-end vintage store with a flagship location in SoHo. Founded in 1993, WGACA seeks to curate its items like a museum, with pieces ranging from a wide range of decades. To find the perfect, well-preserved luxury piece to complete your collection, WGACA is the place to be.
5 Delancey St. / 212.226.2315 / Website
Procell’s collection holds graphic tees, hats, glasses and trendy streetwear looks for the modern fashion guru. Shoppers can find graphic tees or even vintage designer shoes. 80s and 90s fashion enthusiasts, this Bowery vintage shop is for you.
70 Orchard St. / 212.463.7720 / Website
Pilgrim, originally an art gallery and vintage store, wants to provide its customers with staple pieces for their closets. The store sources its pieces from auctions and dealers worldwide, according to its website. With a wide range of designers to choose vintage pieces from, you can find clothes, shoes and even jewelry at Pilgrim.
208 E 6th St. / 212.300.4765 / Website
Nomad Vintage offers clothing, accessories and even household items. Originally a pop-up at the Chelsea Flea Market, Nomad’s collection is curated from around the world. Most items in the selection are bold and patterned to reflect the owner, Katie McDonnell’s passion for nomadic culture.
Multiple locations / Website
The RealReal is one of the largest online consignment shops in the world, with its flagship stores located in New York City. This luxury reseller was founded with sustainability in mind and wants to extend the life of luxury goods. The RealReal’s collection has many authenticated designer options to choose from, including clothing, watches and bags.
601 W 26th St Ste 400B Floor 4 / 332.330.6133 / Website
This Neiman Marcus company wants to make luxury fashion attainable to anyone. Fashionphile offers a 100% authenticity guarantee for buyers who want to be sure they’re buying the real deal. Stores are all over the country, but the NYC location can be found in Chelsea. This large reseller offers bags, jewelry, watches, shoes and accessories. For those looking to buy their first designer bag but don’t want to pay the full price of a brand-new one, check out Fashionphile.
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