2024: Manhattan Voted Mr. Throwback Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Mr. Throwback
437 E 9th St
(646) 410-0310 – mrthrowback.com
You definitely do not need a fancy DeLorean or a Flux Capacitor to go back in time to visit the 80’s and 90’s. Not when you can walk right into Mr. Throwback, our 2024 winner for New York City’s Best Vintage store. Reconnect with your 7th grade self while you peruse the amazing selection of retro sportswear from snapback hats to jerseys and jackets and so much more. People come from all over the country to admire this fun shop’s collection of genuine vintage items. And that includes well-known celebs and athletes, too. There are no replicas at this story, and it’s a truly unique shopping experience that’s a blast from the past.
2023: Manhattan Voted 2nd STREET – Upper East Side Best Vintage Clothing Store!
2nd STREET – Upper East Side
74 Steet and Third Avenue
2ndstreetusa.com
Rummage the racks at 2nd Street Upper East Side vintage clothing store the next time you have a date or a party. Secondhand vintage clothing is really like first-run fashion for fashionable New Yorkers who are in the know, and find an unusual piece of clothing or accessory in a store like 2nd Street. Go shopping here and likely you’ll leave with at least one one-of-a-kind ensemble. Fashions galore will help you to supply several important occasions coming up on your calendar. The varied inventory is a result of attracting trend-conscious customers to bring in their items. Vintage clothing is often seen as having more character and style than modern clothing and can be highly sought after by collectors and fashion enthusiasts. And there’s an affable staff to help you put a few pieces together for an event.
2022: Manhattan Voted AuH2O Best Vintage Clothing Store!
AuH2O
84 E 7th St
(212) 466-0844 – auh2oshop.com
Walk into the doors of AuH2O, and you’ll be instantly taken with their amazing selection of clothes and accessories from different eras that will make you stand out in any crowd. Located in the East Village, they pride themselves on being a “thirftique” — a mix of a thrift shop and a boutique. Their staff will walk you through any questions you may have, and point you in the right direction for all of your shopping needs. They boast a permanent $5 and $10 rack of vintage items, so you won’t have to spend much to snag your new favorite outfit, hat, coat, or jewelry. And if you can’t make it down to the physical store, you can always shop on their website, or their Instagram page at their handle, @auh2oshop.
2021: Manhattan Voted New York Vintage Inc Best Vintage Clothing Store!
New York Vintage Inc
117 W 25th St
(212) 647-1107 – http://www.newyorkvintage.com
Vintage is officially in and fashion lovers are on the hunt in NYC! Every fashionista wants a piece of something from the past to rock at their next outing, but finding the right store with quality, authentic pieces is a lot easier said than done. New York Vintage has you covered; the store has an enormous collection of clothing and accessories from around the world. Celebrities, designers and stylists have all dipped their toes in New York Vintage’s collection time and time again. The family owned and operated business is a fashion lover’s dream, with a retail shop downstairs and an archival collection upstairs. It’s a destination you need visit the next time you are in the area.
2020: Manhattan Voted East Village Vintage Collective Best Vintage Clothing Store!
East Village Vintage Collective
545 E 12th St
(646) 476-8036 – www.eastvillagevintagecollective.com
East Village Vintage Clothing is best known for their affordable vintage clothing for children and adults that is sure to enhance any fashion lover’s closet. EVVC was founded in 2015 in hopes of capturing the old-school spirit of the East Village, and now have a second location in Jacksonville, Florida. The owners handpick the pieces featured in both stores, and add new items to their stores every day. EVVC also offers online shopping and shipping, and update their selections on their website every week. If you’re in need of some fashion inspiration or some tips on how to maximize your thrift shopping experience, they even have a YouTube channel in which they publish weekly episodes (Vintage Fashion Advice You’re Welcome) just for you.
