Thrift Store vs Vintage Shop: What’s the Difference?
We'd usually find inexpensive second-hand items when we visit thrift and vintage stores.
However, if we're shopping at vintage stores, we'd have our pick of rare, classic, curated pieces from a collection of often high-end brands.
Various thrift stores and vintage shops are located throughout New York City.
7 Brooklyn Vintage Shops We Think You'll Love
Choosing the best vintage shops in Brooklyn is tough, but it's worth crossing the Brooklyn Bridge to check out these 7 brands.
Unearth Vintage
Location: 159 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
Opening Hours: 11-7, Mon-Sun
Online Store: www.unearthvintage.com
Curated women’s vintage clothing and jewelry—for those who love being bold. Unearth Vintage is a treasure trove with a famous $5 rack and new pieces added weekly.
Arcade Vintage
Location: 51 35th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, United States
Opening Hours: 12-6, Mon-Sun
Online Store: www.arcadeshops.com
Arcade Vintage has an expansive curated collection and hosts other vintage sellers through its stores. Accessing all your vintage needs in one place has never been easier.
Candy Colored Girl Vintage
Location: 1084 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
Opening Hours: 1-7, Tue, Wed, and Fri; 1-6, Thurs; 12-4, Sun; Closed on Mondays
Online Store: www.candycoloredgirl.com
A smaller vintage store, Candy Colored Girl Vintage, promotes "sustainable fashion for women and children" and gives us access to vintage pieces from local artists. We love their vintage dresses full of vibrant colors.
Harold and Maude Vintage
Location: 592 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
Opening Hours: 12-7, Wed-Mon; Closed on Tuesdays
Online Store: www.haroldandmaudevintage.com
The owners of Harold and Maude vintage started with pop-up shops throughout New York City. Their motto: "Giving a new life to worn-down pre-loved treasures."
Vaux Vintage
Location: 421 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Opening Hours: 12-7, Mon-Fri; 11- 7, Sat-Sun
Online Store: www.vauxshop.com
Vintage finds at Vaux Vintage are all about "practicality and timelessness." Their beautiful classic clothes and accessories fit well with any modern style.
Grand Street Local
Location: 154 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States
Opening Hours: 12-6, Tues-Sun; Closed on Mondays
Online Store: www.grandstreetlocal.com
We love vintage tees from Grand Street Local. We can easily blend fashion from the 40s to the '90s at pretty affordable prices with their shirts and jackets.
Bedford Vintage
Location: 207 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Opening Hours: 12-8, Mon-Sun
Online Store: Instagram
Bedford Vintage, Williamsburg, is known for its highly curated pieces (not just clothes!) that one is unlikely to find elsewhere. Their cozy store is a must-visit.
Bonus: Online Vintage Store Recommendations
Here's what we're checking out today for online vintage shopping.
VUpcycled
This online brand offers its customers six curated vintage collections for all shades of nostalgia, including Vintage, Juicy Vault - fashion from the early 2000s, and Upcycled, which features items made in New York from recycled material.
Rusty Zipper
Featuring a mix of vintage clothes for men and women spanning six decades, Rusty Zipper is a one-stop shop for all things vintage if you need to buy anything quickly.
We Love Brooklyn Vintage Shopping
New York City has some of the best vintage stores on the East coast.
These 7 recommendations for vintage stores in Brooklyn are only the tip of the iceberg.
It's worth checking them out if you love vintage clothing as much as we do.