My closet is almost entirely secondhand. Within my first 24 hours of moving to New York, I had already Googled the closest vintage shops to my new apartment. What I did not know at the time was how the vintage shops of New York and the people who run them would provide me with so much more than gorgeous collections of clothing to sift through. In this sprawling metropolis, vintage shops have served as my oasis of comfort, proving that delicate things can be beautifully preserved and passed on between the strangers that inhabit this wild, wonderful mess of a city. My archive of vintage havens has grown to the point where it can no longer fit inside a mental note, so I finally decided to write it all down in one place. Keep scrolling to read about my personal favorite places to shop secondhand in New York, and tell me your favorites in the comments.
The Williamsburg Vintage Shops That Shaped My Style
The Williamsburg Vintage Shops That Shaped My Style | Condé Nast Traveler
We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Select currency. My Plans. Open menu Menu.
5 Vintage Shops You Have to Visit in Williamsburg (& Greenpoint)
Finding that great one-of-a-kind retro piece is much sweeter when the price tag doesn't break the bank. The Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg has several vintage shops worth checking out. With two locations in New York City, Amarcord is a good source for high-end vintage clothing from all over the world. The inventory covers the period from Victorian to the s and features both famous labels and unknowns. The merchandise changes with the seasons and each season is treated as a complete collection.
After a recent trip to Williamsburg, I took inspiration from the travels and treasures of my shopping adventures to create a little entertaining moment when I returned home. I thought it would be fun to take you along on my adventure, show you what I found, and share how I used my travels to ignite my creativity and enhance my at-home entertaining endeavors. Whether I'm home in Pennsylvania or traveling outside my city, one of my favorite hobbies is to hit up local antique and thrift stores. Having the opportunity to visit Williamsburg, Virginia, I made certain to schedule in some time to antique amongst my other list of activities in the area.