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Clothing, Vintage in New York City

Updated July 3 2009 4:55 PM EST with 45 listings
Looking for bargins and hard to find vintage clothing and accessories? You have found the right place. Scroll through our business listings below to find the best vintage shops in NYC. At the bottom of the business listings you will find a brief shopping guide.

Allan & Suzi

Narrow, crowded treasure trove offers a selection of flamboyant vintage and consignment pieces. Great owners more than willing to help out.
416   Amsterdam Ave.,Upper West SideNY10024at 80th St.,Tel212-724-7445

Andy's Chee-pees

Used jeans, bowling shirts and leather jackets. Clothes for everyday occasions.
691   Broadway,Greenwich VillageNY10012near 3rd St,Tel212-420-5980
Website: andyscheepees.citysearch.com

Anna

150   E. 3rd St.,East VillageNY10009Ave. A,Tel212-358-0195

Atomic Passion

Impressive variety of gently used designer clothing and shoes for all occasions & seasons.
430   E. 9th St.,East VillageNY10009between 1st Ave. & Ave. A,Tel212-533-0718

Berlin 147

Mostly vintage German duds. Hope you've been saving your spare change, a typical overcoat in here goes for $1,600. Open on Friday for the afterwork crowd with some money to burn.
147   Essex St.,Lower East SideNYBtw. Houston and Stants Sts.,Tel212-477-4200
Fax: 212-477-6524; Website: berlin147.com

Cheap Jack's Vintage Clothing

Largest, best, cheapest vintage clothing store in northeast.
303   Fifth Ave.,at 31st St.,Tel212-777-9564
Tel: 212-995-0403; Fax: 212-777-3480
E-mail: info@cheapjacks.com; Website: cheapjacks.com

Chelsea Girl

An eclectic array of vintage clothing and accessories spanning the 1920's - 1970's
63   Thompson St.,SohoNY10012Tel212-343-1658
E-mail: chelseagirlnyc@aol.com; Website: chelsea-girl.com

Cherry Men

Vintage designer & couture clothing & accessories.
17   Eighth Ave.,West VillageNY10014Tel212-924-5188
Website: cherryboutique.com

Church Street Surplus

327   Church St.,TribecaNY10013Tel212-226-5280

David Owens Vintage Clothing

Vintage furs, clothing, and accessories
154   Orchard St.,Lower East SideNY10002Tel212-677-3301
Website: davidowensvintage.com

Ellen Christine Millinery

We offer custom millinery, a complete selection of hats for men and women, bridal veils,and headpieces. Restoration and alteration services are offered.
255   W. 18th St.,ChelseaNY10011btn 7th/8th ave,Tel212-242-2457
E-mail: ecl.ny@earthlink.net; Website: ellenchristine.com

Encore Designer Consigment

Founded in 1954. Encore specializes in clothing less than two years old.
1132   Madison Ave.,Upper East SideNY10028near 84th St.,Tel212-879-2850
Fax: 212-879-2374; Website: encoreresale.com

Eye Candy

Funky little shop with vitage clothing, watches and other must have accessories.
329   LaFayette St.,NohoNYnear Bleecker St.,Tel212-343-4275
Website: eyecandystore.com

Family Jewels

Named "one of the best vintage stores" by the Zagat Guide, In Style, Elle, New York Magazine. Buying & selling the best of Victorian thru 1980's for men/women/kids.
130   W. 23rd St.,Flatiron DistrictNY10011Between 6th & 7th Ave.,Tel212-633-6020
E-mail: cheleagirl@familyjewelsnyc.com; Website: familyjewelsnyc.com

Fisch for the Hip

Sister store to Out of Our Closet, bringing consignment clothing to a new level. Specializing in great designer wear.
153   W. 18th St.,Flatiron DistrictNYnear Sixth Ave,Tel212-633-9053

Flying A

Retro and hip fashion vintage clothing and brand-new items, ranging from bags to socks
169   Spring St.,SohoNY10012near W. Broadway,Tel212-965-9090

From Around the World Vintage Archive

Vintage clothing and accessories from all corners of the world from 1800's to 1980's including men's, women's & children's. By appt only.
209   W. 38th St.,Fashion DistrictNYTel212-354-6536

Ina

Designer resale consignment store specializing in contemporary clothing and accessories.
E-mail: milo@inanyc.com; Website: inanyc.com

Ina - NoLita

21   Prince St.,NoLitaNY10012near Elizabeth St,Tel212-334-9048

Ina - NoLita

Fantastic gently worn clothing from some of the world's greatest designers.
262   Mott St.,NoLitaNYnear Houston St,Tel212-334-2210

Ina - Soho

101   Thompson St.,SohoNY10012Betw. Spring & Prince Sts.,Tel212-941-4757

Love Saves The Day

119   Second Ave.,Lower East SideNY1000374th St.,Tel212-228-3802

M.A.D.

Vintage couture & designer clothing that transcends time!
167   E. 87th St.,Carnegie HillNY10028Bet. Lexington & Third Aves.,Tel212-427-4333
E-mail: Madvintage@aol.com

Marmalade

Great vintage clothing, accessories and shoes, plus reworked designs from local designers.
172   Ludlow St.,Lower East SideNYnear Houston St,Tel212-473-8070

Metropolis

Open late on the weekend, you will often find the nearby NYU students shopping for their party outfits at Metropolis's street smart boutique. New and vintage duds and accessories for the trend watchers.
43   Third Ave.,Greenwich VillageNYBtw. 9th & 10th Sts.,Tel212-358-0795

Michael's, The Consignment Shop For Women

Premiere New York consignment shop, specializing in current high-end clothing and accessories for women.
1041   Madison Ave.,Upper East SideNY10021near 79th St,Tel212-737-7273
Fax: 212-737-7211; E-mail: info@michaelsconsignment.com
Website: michaelsconsignment.com

New And Almost New

65   Mercer St.,SohoNY10012btn Spring/Broome sts,Tel212-226-6677

Out of Our Closet

Chelsea store selling tres chic vintage clothing for both men and women.
153   W. 18th St.,Flatiron DistrictNY10011near Sixth Ave,Tel212-633-6965

Patina

Small, well-selected vintage clothing and accessories.
451   Broome St.,SohoNYnear Mercer St,Tel212-625-3375

Poppet

Vintage fashions for renegades and living dolls.
350   E. 9th St.,East VillageNY10003Tel212-924-3190
E-mail: info@poppetnyc.com; Website: poppetnyc.com

Reminiscence

'70s clothes, costume jewelry, hats, shoes, Hawaiian shirts. Lots of fun to look around.
50   W. 23rd St.,Flatiron DistrictNY10011Tel212-243-2292
Fax: 212-243-3492; E-mail: info@reminiscence.com
Website: reminiscence.com

Resurrection

Resurrection East and West have undoubtedly the finest collection of vintage clothing in NYC. and all in excellent condition.
217   Mott St.,NoLitaNY10012at Spring St.,Tel212-625-1374
Fax: 212-625-1376; E-mail: resny97@aol.com
Website: resurrection.citysearch.com

Rue St. Denis

Never worn and European vintage clothing from the 1950's to the 1980's.
170   Avenue B,East VillageNY10009Tel212-260-3388
Fax: 212-674-3375; E-mail: riccabo@aol.com
Website: vintagenyc.com

Screaming Mimi's

Modern vintage clothing, shoes, jewelry, watches and accessories with an excellent collection of trendy pieces
382   LaFayette St.,NohoNY10003at E. 4th St.,Tel212-677-6464
E-mail: sales@screamingmimis.com; Website: screamingmimis.com

Star Struck

Jeans, cords, and many eclectic clothing items and accessories from the 50's, 60's and 70's.
47   Greenwich Ave.,Greenwich VillageNYBetween Charles and Perry.,Tel212-691-5357

Stella Dallas Look

Wonderful assortment of dresses from pretty florals to chic black evening dresses.Something for everyone.
218   Thompson St.,Greenwich VillageNY10012Near Bleeker St,Tel212-674-0447

Tokio 7

Men's and women's vintage clothing. Great collection of Japanese designer clothing.
64   E. 7th St.,East VillageNY10003Betwn 1st & 2nd Ave.,Tel212-353-8443
Website: tokio7.com

Transfer International

Designer name clothing, pre & post-worn. All at discount prices.
594   Broadway,SohoNY10012Betwen Prince & Houston Sts.,Tel212-941-5472
E-mail: transfer-inc@email.msn.com; Website: transferintl.com

Vintage Collections

147   E. 72nd St.,Upper East SideNY10021Tel212-717-7702

Vintage Thrift Shop, The

Upscale thrift shop donates all proceeds to the East Side United Jewish Council and the South Manhattan Development Corportation.
286   Third Ave.,Gramercy ParkNYTel212-871-0777

Weiss & Mahoney

142   Fifth Ave.,Flatiron DistrictNY10011Tel212-675-1915
Fax: 212-533-8573

What Comes Around Goes Around - Soho

Eclectic styles from casual to formal.
351   West Broadway,SohoNY10013Fax212-966-7130
In New York: 212-343-9303; Website: nyvintage.com

What Comes Around Goes Around - Soho

Interesting vintage and second-hand apparel.
351   West Broadway,SohoNYBetween Grand and Broome,Tel212-343-9303
E-mail: vdl@nyvintage.com; Website: nyvintage.com

Whiskey Dust

Sells and rents authentic Western wear, half new half vintage.Every imaginable variety of cowboy hats, boots and jeans. Men's and women's.
526   Hudson St.,West VillageNYnear 10th St,Tel212-691-5576

Yu

Great Japanese designer wear, both new and used at affordable prices.
151   Ludlow St.,Lower East SideNYnear Stanton St,Tel212-979-9370
E-mail: yu@yu-nyc.com; Website: yu-nyc.com

Vintage Clothing Shopping Guide
As you would expect vintage clothing is usually classfied or categorized by decade. Many people consider true vintage clothing and accessories to be made prior to 1960. If the article or item dates from the 1960s or 1970s, it is called retro clothing. Did you know that most ties made before 1906 did not have a visible label sewn on the back? If you are looking for a good shopping guide for vintage clothes visit Jitterbuzz.com for specific tips on finding truly vintage items.