7 Cities With the Best Vintage Shops
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7 Cities With the Best Vintage Shops

The thrill of discovery is unmatched when browsing in a vintage shop. Whether you’re looking for retro furnishings or a 1970s tie-dye shirt, the vintage shops in these cities will surely yield treasures you’ll love for a long time.

Swipe through to see which cities have a vibrant vintage shopping scene.

Tucson, Arizona is a college town, so it’s not surprising that broke young students have turned this area into a vintage shopping haven. From the carefully curated collection at Desert Vintage to the effortlessly hip How Sweet it Was Vintage, retro lovers will find no shortage of options in Tucson.

While you will indeed find plenty of loud, palm tree-patterned shirts in Honolulu’s thriving thrift shop scene, you’ll also find lots of other retro clothing and furnishings, too. The owner of DeStash is partial to vintage fabrics and accessories, slow-stitching, and unique detailed embroidery. Harbors Vintage Waikiki offers a large selection of vintage tees and streetwear.

Maybe it’s due to its generations of tough, no-nonsense steel workers, but for whatever reason, Pittsburgh is home to numerous vintage resale shops. Vintage 416 is a, “sustainable and affordable alternative to fast fashion,” while Hey Betty offers a curated collection that caters to actors and costume designers in addition to regular folks.

Austin, the capital of Texas, has a capital selection of vintage stores. Blackfeather Vintage Works for example, offers chic clothing and accessories, and even live music inside the store, too. Bloomers and Frocks specializes in clothing from 1910 through the 1980s.

Next time you’re in Denver, swing by Atomic Salvage Vintage, a shop featuring vintage clothing and handmade pieces. Goldmine Vintage offers goods from the Victorian era all the way to the 1990s, while Little Pieces of my Heart specializes in clothing inspired by rock 'n roll.

As the birthplace of grunge, it’s no surprise that Seattle is home to numerous vintage shops. Late Night Vintage Shop opens at 3 pm and features a number of vendors, for a diverse selection of vintage items. Red Light Vintage sells clothing from every era, going back a century.

It makes sense that Washington, D.C., a city steeped in history, would excel in old clothing, as well. Vintage shoppers will find numerous shops specializing in retro clothes, furnishings and even vinyl records.

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