A Cozy Girl's Guide to Vintage & Thrift Shopping in New York City
Use your expert eye to find retro streetwear and luxury gems.
Women who have the most unique style also have a curious mind. Instead of focusing solely on trends they also take a deep-dive into off-season styles adding character to their look. Vintage and thrift shopping is one of the best ways to get your hands on luxury gems and unexpected grails. Online resale apps like Depop and Heroine provide a solid foundation for those looking for rare finds but there’s something that shopping in person can’t replace. For those in New York City and those visiting soon, we’ve rounded up the best vintage and thrift locations to check out. Old Celine fans and vintage Gucci lovers will be able to find special items all at a discounted price. Cozy girls can also search through the racks for retro logo streetwear and other athleisure gear that can be repurposed and given new life.
Peep our roundup of NYC’s best thrift and vintage shopping destinations below.
AuH2O
84 East 7th Street
New York, New York 10003
Neighborhood: East Village
Best for: Affordable silk dresses and cozy winter gear
Beacon’s Closet
92 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11217
*Multiple NYC locations
Neighborhoods: Union Square, Park Slope, Bushwick and Greenpoint
Best for: Trendy T-shirts, designer items at lowered prices
Buffalo Exchange
332 E 11th Street
New York, New York 10003
*Multiple NYC locations
Neighborhoods: East Village, Chelsea, Brooklyn, Queens
Best for: An assortment of secondhand clothing, accessories and footwear
Grand Street Local
154 Grand Street
Brooklyn, New York 11249
Neighborhood: East Williamsburg
Best for: ’90s streetwear, customized footwear and other vintage clothing
L Train Vintage
629 Grand Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
*Multiple NYC locations
Neighborhoods: East Williamsburg, East Village
Best for: Lightweight jackets, sweatshirts and joggers
Madame Matovu
210 West 10th Street
New York, New York 11217
Neighborhoods: West Village
Best for: Jewelry, knick knacks and bags
Metropolis Vintage
43 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 10003
Neighborhood: East Village
Best for: Vintage luxury bags and T-shirts
Mr. Throwback
437 East 9th Street
New York, New York 10009
Neighborhood: East Village
Best for: Vintage NBA jerseys, ’90s comic paraphernailia, ’80s clothing
Round Two
113 Stanton Street
New York, New York 10002
Neighborhoods: SoHo
Best for: Gently-worn streetwear items and footwear
Procell
5 Delancey Street
New York, New York 10002
Neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
Best for: Graphic T-shirts, hats, vintage luxury items from labels like Gucci and Versace
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Best for: Women’s vintage clothing, decade-specific curation
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