Top 5 Thrift And Consignment Shops In The Village NYC
On my recent trip to NYC Sylvia and I discovered some really wonderful consignment and thrift shops most of them within walking distance of each other in The Village. Here are some that I thought were worthwhile.
Least Expensive Store
Goodwill Industries 103 West 25th Street (near West Village)
This store was very large and had a massive inventory. Like most really big thrift stores it wasn’t easy to look through the racks (items were jammed together) but they did have some great pieces and quite a few high end brands. I was especially impressed with their high end selection of shoes and boots which included Chie Mihara, Camper and Jimmy Choo all around $25 or below.
I bought this silk blouse by Nanette Leporé
and this knit dress that turned out to be a bathing suit cover-up.
Sadly all the shoes didn’t fit.
Be prepared for only two fitting rooms, a clothing limit of only five items, and a wait to use the fitting rooms.
Best High End Stores
Cadillac Castle 333 E 9th St
I loved this little store. It was well merchandised and organized with decent fitting rooms and pristine pieces by brands such as Channel, Alexander McQueen and Theory. I thought the prices were very reasonable. I *almost* bought this Burberry coat that I loved…but it turned out to be just a tad too tight. (sad face)
Tokio7 83 E. 7th St.
This store had 50/50 ratio for men’s and women’s inventory. Lots of very high end brands at decent prices. I tried on a few items but none fit me. They had big selection of avant guard and high end Asian brands.
Funkiest Store
Buffalo Exchange 332 E. 11th St
If you are looking for lower end brands of current trends this is your shop. Lots of younger people were buying up a storm here. Loads of inventory and sky high wild boots. I took a photo of these for Melanie…can’t you just see her stomping all over Vancouver in these tree stumps?
Recommeded by Patti
Monk Thrift Shop 175 MacDougal St.
Although I didn’t visit this shop my friend Patti is a big time thrifter and spends quite a bit of time visiting NY and the secondhand shops in the village and this was her first recommendation.
You can read her post and other recommendations here.
Let me know of your favourite thrift stores in NYC. I’d love to check them out the next time I’m there.
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I haven’t been to Tokio7 – so thanks for a new prospect! NYC thrifting is heaven to me. Love the Nanette Lepore blouse. xoxo
Ahhh one thing I really wanted to do when I was there for NY fashion week. Ran out of time. THanks for the list.. will have to get there sometime!
jess xx
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Thanks for the list! I will be checking them out next month
That Buffalo Exchange is my favorite Buffalo Exchange of all time. I could spend weeks walking through and thrifting in The Village and be happy. It’s definitely one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC.
They look very interesting. Alas (big sigh) . . . no plans to visit New York anytime soon.
That Burberry jacket is amazing – what a bummer that it didn’t fit! There’s a really nice consignment store right by my office that I don’t visit often but has a lot of designer items. I work near very wealthy neighborhood and they always have at ton Gucci/LV purses.
Alice
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I think thrifting in NYC would be glorious. Such fun. I love your new blouse – absolutely stunning!
The silk blouse is absolutely beautiful and looks stunning on you. Love the Melanie tree shoes and what a shame that Burberry jacket didn’t fit, I could see you rocking the hell out of it.
I don’t think we have many consignment shops in the UK any more – probably ‘cos Brits love cheap crap that falls apart after a couple of wears. When I was a child my Mum and Grandma used to shop at Dress Agencies which were similar. I’d go to classmates birthday parties in fancy designer children’s wear which cost less than my friends’ boring new clothes. xxx
very envious! NYC! Good job on what you managed to get and your restraint! I’m like a sugar addict in a chocolate factory when I go thrift shopping! I always wear a tight singlet top and a loose skirt and find a mirror in the furniture area (if there is one). That way you can bypass the change room queues and restrictions. If you don’t mind a little creative public dressing! Thanks so much for the pointers! Now just to get there. Xx
Oh yes, Suzanne, as you know, every time I go to New York I shop at all of these fine re-retailers. Haha. Thanks for the report for when I finally make it there!
I love your Nanette blouse. Gorgeous. And the chair shot.
Those trees! You know me so well. Designer shoes and boots about $25? Those prices would be tough or impossible to beat in Vancouver.
Wow, great sources Suzanne! I rarely go downtown, but now I will have a great excuse! I adore what you found! Those wooden shoes are so fabulous! Love the NP blouse on you, the print is fabulous.
I also love the Burberry jacket,,,hmm, maybe it will fit…
Great job!
xx, Elle
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Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. These wooden booties are amazing!
I am going to pass this on to a colleague who will be in NY in two weeks. Wish it was me.
Elle (of My Daily Costume) always raves over Michaels Consignment store (.com)
For next time.
Greetje