East Village Vintage Shopping
New Yorkers know the East Village as the birthplace and historical home of Bohemian artist movements, counterculture protests, and punk rock madness. But when they think of this artsy neighborhood they also think cheap.
Amarcord Vintage Fashion(212) 614-7133
84 E 7th St,
New York, NY, 10003
Shop here and you'll find yourself collecting wearable art you couldn't find anywhere else. Your wallet will be noticeably lighter but your closet will thank you forever.
Jane's Exchange191 East 3rd Street,
New York, NY, 10003
This unique children's and maternity consignment shop is located in the heart of the East Village. Shopping is a great way for parents to reuse/recycle clothing and other products, shop on credit, and enjoy a unique variety of new and gently used items at affordable prices. Kids clothing, always in excellent shape, goes from infant through teens.
Ponica325 East 5th Street,
New York, NY, 10003
Some terrific finds here, including silk and muslin dresses from the 60's and 70's, hand made vests, and lovely high-waisted skirts with pockets and funky colors. Aside from the vintage clothes, everything sold in the shop is strictly hand-made. The tiny boutique features feathered jewelry by designer Phillippa Price, stunning headpeices by NY/LA designers Pas Comme les Moutons, and a bevy of other treats from local New York designers.
Search & Destroy(212) 358-1120
25 Saint Marks Pl,
New York, NY, 10003
Desperately seeking the perfectly ripped punk t-shirt? Or some other overpriced vintage item you can't find elsewhere? You'll find it here in this loveable East Village temple of more-than-gently-used clothing.
Tokio 7(212) 353-8443
64 E 7th St,
New York, NY, 10003
Cheap and chic—well, kind of. This is an East Village treasure chest that has everything from Gucci glasses and loafers to Sass and Bide dresses to Lanvin Opera gloves. High end and low end meet in this well organized downtown shop.
Trash & Vaudeville Inc(212) 982-3590
4 Saint Marks Pl,
New York, NY, 10003
Whether it's a distressed outfit for the next punk show, ancient t-shirts, accessories from the dark side, or denim and leather that makes you feel way cool, Trash & Vaudeville remains one of NYC's premier locations for vintage clothes. The staff are legendary, and actually quite eager to please. A must-visit, even for window shoppers.
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Tokio 7Category: Consignment & Resale Stores
