Why spend all that dough on basic, boring clothes, when you can spend less and find one-of-a-kind pieces that have had a history?! AND, shopping vintage is so much more environmentally friendly than buying new! Whether you’re local or traveling to NYC, don’t be intimated — Brooklyn has some of the best (and best priced) vintage shopping around! Use our handy guide below and get shopping!
WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN:
Artists & Fleas
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 12-8pm.
They have over 20 vendors specializing in vintage clothes, shoes, and accessories, handmade clothing, jewelry, and repurposed vintage. Don’t be shy — there are major deals to be had and one of a kind, amazing dresses, jackets, pants, shirts, etc!
Amazing selection of floral dresses, vintage tees, leather jackets, dresses, and boots. The back room has awesome military garments, letterman jackets, coats, and more!
No website. Address: 285 N 6th St, Brooklyn, New York, NY 11211 // (718) 486-9482
Awoke Vintage
Check the website for a flavor of what they offer but they have great women’s clothing from all over the world (the brand started in Perth, Australia).
Awoke Vintage, 132 North 5th Street (between Berry Street and Bedford Avenue), Brooklyn; 718-387-3130.
Buffalo Exchange
They’re a chain but have a great selection of high end to $5 pieces. They get lots of buy/sell/trade from the cool kids in the neighborhood, so it’s worth a visit!
