What’s old is new again when shopping for classic styles. Look no further than Queens’ best vintage shops to find one of a kind styles that you won’t find at the mall!
2024: Queens Voted Bliss Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Bliss
41-03 46th St, Sunnyside
violetsvolition.com
Tucked away on Bliss Street, Bliss Vintage and Handmade is a hidden gem overflowing with a revolving array of vintage treasures and carefully curated artisanal treats. Despite only being 340 square feet in size, this business makes the most of it. It has a big heart for local, regional and fair-trade artisans. Created and owned by artist Rebecca “Violet” Vicars, Bliss secures the most ethically produced, longest lasting items. At the same time, Vicars strives to balance and serve the price conscious needs of the community.
2023: Queens Voted Gotham Thrift Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Gotham Thrift
6101 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood
(917) 340-2747 – gothamthriftny.com
Thrifting continues to have shared benefits all around. Buying affordable second-hand items that once keeps heaps of clothing and more away from the landfills. Regardless of why you thrift, Gotham Thrift is the place to find the best deals on whatever you’re looking for. The amazing team in this Ridgewood neighborhood provides customers with a large selection of vintage clothing, jewelry, furniture, housewares and more. Their inventory goes fast, so finding a blast from the past will come with fierce competition. You might be surprised at what you find. Whether you’re looking to fill your wardrobe with the bright neon gym wear of the 80’s or looking to mirror some of the movie hip-hop stars of the 90’s with bomber jackets, denim, and plaid shirts, you know where to go.
2022: Queens Voted Gotham Thrift Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Gotham Thrift
6101 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood
(917) 340-2747 – gothamthriftny.com
Every day something can come in that you’ll get to discover first while shopping in Gotham Thrift for vintage clothing. First-time visitors know to go back often for this reason. Along with an impressive turnaround, expect to fulfill your trendy, one-of-a-kind piece of fashion potential at the store. The retailer stocks a bit of everything. It’s a great spot for street-style chic and traditional fine lady and menswear. You will always be surprised at the burgeoning selection to create your star look. Regulars know this is where you’ll go when you need a vintage outfit for events and costumes for TV shows and film. Their inventory includes articles of clothing from the Edwardian era to the 1990s. Among specialty items are a host of fashions worn in the 1940s to 1960s. Go in one day you might find Lucky boots. Another takeaway could be a leopard print jacket. You will always be surprised and never leave without something special.
2021: Queens Voted Gotham Thrift The Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Gotham Thrift
6101 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood
(917) 340-2747 – www.gothamthriftny.com
Thrifting has surged in popularity over the years, and Gotham Thrift carries everything you need thrift related to help make life vibrant. It carries a full line of housewares, clothing, jewelry, antiques and more! It also buys the contents of full homes not limited to jewelry, furniture, clothing, housewares, antiques, vintage items and collectibles. Gotham Thrift originally operated as A Second Glance Thrift in Middle Village in 2012 and closed in 2015. Following a short stint where they opened a Williamsburg location and sold its items online, the owner decided to shift gears and reopen in 2019 as Gotham Thrift in Ridgewood. The new Gotham Thrift serves as an homage to the original Gotham Thrift that resided in the area and was beloved by the community.
2020: Queens Voted Vintage Queens NYC The Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Vintage Queens NYC
1823 Astoria Blvd, Astoria
(917) 587-9644 – www.vintagequeensnyc.com
For the most intricate vintage clothing collection, no one does better like Vintage Queens NYC does. They pride themselves in providing vintage clothing not only for events and costuming but for everyday wear. Their carefully curated collection spans from the Edwardian era to the 90’s, but they mainly specialize in 1940’s-1960’s clothing. Vintage Queens NYC offers a range of services including styling for photo shoots and events, costuming for TV and film, pin up photo shoots, alterations and repair, and estate liquidation. Vintage Queens is proud to be part of the NYC vintage community and being the best in the borough!
2019: Queens Voted Buffalo Exchange The Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Buffalo Exchange
29-16 Ditmar Blvd, Astoria
718-274-2054 – www.buffaloexchange.com
It is the mission of Buffalo Exchange to lead the resale fashion industry, provide a livelihood for its employees, a fair return to its owners and achieve sustainable profitability by: being the most beneficial place for its customers to buy, sell and trade new and recycled clothing, having a rewarding workplace, acting with integrity, being self-righting, functioning in a socially responsible manner and promoting fun and enjoyment. A quick, easy subway ride from the heart of Manhattan, the Astoria location is conveniently located near the intersection of Ditmars Blvd. and 31st St. (only a block away from the last stop on the N/W train). There is usually a line due to its popularity, but don’t let that deter you! It is worth the wait and they are very efficient, as they have been used to it for decades. Beautiful Astoria Park overlooking the Manhattan skyline is a short 10-minute walk from the store.
2018: Queens Voted Gotham Thrift Shop The Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Gotham Thrift Shop
60-21 Myrtle Ave., Queens, New York
(347) 796-0358
We are a family run thrift store in Ridgewood, NY. We sell: almost anything you can imagine. We always have DVDS, CDS, for $2, clothing for $3, Vinyl Records for $1; books for generally $1-$2. Our shelves are filled with housewares, lamps, electronics, paintings, shoes, old photographs- you name it. Occasionally we have things like computers, an iMac, instruments, tools, Sterling Silver jewelry, collectible coins, collectible swords/knives, antiques, typewriters, winter jackets, turntables, record players, sewing machines, old school game consoles (SEGA!), old cameras- the list could go on and on and there’s no telling what we will find next.
2017: Queens Voted Buffalo Exchange Best Vintage Clothing Store!
Buffalo Exchange
29-16 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria
(718) 274-2054
Known for its “New and Recycled Fashion,” Buffalo Exchange is unique, as the shop buys, sells, or trades cash or store credit for your clothing on the spot. The mission of Buffalo Exchange is to lead the resale fashion industry, provide a livelihood for its employees, a fair return to its owners and achieve sustainable profitability. It accomplishes all that and then some.
