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7 vintage stores to check out in 2023
(That aren’t L Train Vintage or Beacon’s Closet)
New York is home to an absurd number of thrift shops — and Brooklyn is home to an absurd number of thrifty New Yorkers. This may well be the vintage shop capital of the country. And while we love L Train and Beacon’s Closet, there are so many other well-curated options out here … if you’re willing to dig a little deeper.
Check out these seven vintage shops if your closet needs a refresh in 2023.
Harold and Maude Vintage
592 Lafayette Ave., Bed-Stuy
Best for: Jackets and tees
Located conveniently next to the Bedford-Nostrand G stop, Harold and Maude is home to a meticulously curated collection of vintage tees, denim, workwear and more. Ever since Mami Nagase and Ryoma Hashimoto opened shop in 2013, the couple has worked hard to handpick vintage pieces across the U.S. and Japan with the goal of offering quality over quantity.
In addition to the duo’s selling vinyl records, jewelry and other accessories, they also have their own line of clothing made with Japanese fabrics. The shop’s prices accommodate both those looking for a cheap pickup as well as shoppers looking to spend a little more money on a statement piece.
Select Vintage
190 Wilson Ave., Bushwick
Best for: Vintage New York, sports and music clothing
It’s no secret that vintage band merch and sports clothing can start to get expensive on the secondhand market, especially in New York. While Select Vintage is no exception — a top-shelf jacket or tee can still run you $200 to $400, or more — much of the store’s vast collection is pretty affordable and in great condition. There are tons of tees for around $40, plus sweaters and jerseys at $60 or so. Select might not be your every weekend kind of thrift store, but it’s worth a visit to treat yourself to a nice piece from your favorite band or team.
Brooklyn Vintage Company
194 Irving Ave., Bushwick
Best for: Anything and everything
If you’re looking for a shop with furniture, clothing, art, vinyl, lighting and more all under the same roof, look no further than Brooklyn Vintage Company. It may be the only place in New York where you can walk away with both a mid-century modern dining set and vintage lingerie — and we love it for that.
It’s tough to say where to even begin looking, but we suggest the vintage denim, houseware and dresses. Definitely allow yourself a lot of time to spend looking through the store’s eclectic selections; even if you don’t buy anything, it’s a great way to kill some time. Check the store’s social channels as they occasionally have live music in-store too.
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th St., Williamsburg
Best for: ’70s clothing
10 ft Single is a standout vintage shop, and currently among the more popular. Featuring vintage bell bottoms, tees, every color of tank top in the rainbow, dresses, sweaters and more, 10 ft Single sells the type of pieces you’d see influencers rocking in the wild.
In fact, the store is one of supermodel Bella Hadid’s favorite thrift shops in the city, and she is frequently spotted flipping through the racks. The prices are certainly a reflection of this, but there are still lots of solid finds at a reasonable price. It’s definitely worth flipping through the racks to find some outfit inspiration or to treat yourself to a piece for a special occasion.
Domsey Express
431 Broadway, South Williamsburg
1379 Wilson Ave., Bushwick
Best for: Cheap finds
If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned thrift shop, Domsey Express is your store. Sure, one week you might flip through and not find anything good, but the next you could find a deadstock item with the tags still on. It’s a toss-up, but that’s kind of the whole point of thrifting. Prices generally range from $2 to $10, with rarer finds being a little more expensive.
BLK MKT Vintage
465 Marcus Garvey Blvd., Bed-Stuy
Best for: Black Americana clothing and collectibles
BLK MKT Vintage is a hybrid store offering a small collection of vintage clothing and an array of antiques and artifacts that showcase the Black experience. The Black- and queer-owned shop features a wide collection of Black ephemera, including records, magazines, signs, sports memorabilia, literature and more. Much of the clothing sold at BLK MKT also features Black musicians and artists, or historically Black colleges.
The business, the brainchild of Kiyanna Stewart and Jannah Handy, opened first as an online shop in 2014 and then as a brick-and-mortar in November 2021. In addition to the shop’s vintage selection, there’ is also an in-house line of clothing, which includes an annual Juneteenth celebration tee.
Tired Thrift
10 Bedford Ave., border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint
Best for: Y2K fashion
Do TikTok teens and Gen-Z influencers have you feeling like your wardrobe is out of date? Or are you suddenly searching for Harley Davidson, Ed Hardy, and other ’90s and ’00s staples that you threw out 20 years ago? Tired Thrift boasts an impressive female-focused (if we’re being gender normative) selection of clubwear and Y2K time capsule pieces. Opened by cousins Elona and Lediona Zharku in 2020, Tired Thrift has since gone somewhat TikTok viral, with over 56,000 followers and 1.4 million likes as of November.