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T. H.

2 months ago

If you see vintage clothing, especially at this boutique, as generally 'used' clothing, you don't get it. A pair of jeans my sister gave me that she bought 2 years ago from [insert whatever store] is used clothing. An acid washed Guess jean jacket from the 1990's is NOT the same. The 'vintage' part is in the aesthetic/the style of a certain time period....the authenticity--that it ISNT modern reproduction. I think THAT is what this store is going for, and I like it. The key word here is 'curation.' Curation is what makes this store different from thrift store. Could prices be lower? Yeah, maybe. I'll forgive this though because again....curation takes time and costs money to source...and also the explosive popularity of reselling/vintage/thrifting right now...competition is stiff. Put it this way....Im old: as a teen in very early 2000s, there was only ONE brick and mortar vintage clothing store within a 100 mile radius. I had to take the train an hour to a dingy little shop underneath the el. Now? THERE ARE OVER THIRTY. And those are physical stores....the internet makes it even MORE competitive.

Terri Williams

3 months ago

I never do reviews but .... This store has gone soooo downhill from when they originally opened a few years ago. There used to be a lot more actual vintage that was clean and reasonably priced (kinda expensive but better than now). Now the clothes seem like they mostly modern things that are being resold from Temu or Walmart, marked up super high, the place is dirty, the clothes are clearly unwashed and things are like falling off of the walls. Also the owners have been doing some kind of fundraiser because they claim they lost a bunch of their stuff in a fire but I'm sorry isn't that what business insurance is supposed to be for? Did they not have insurance? that's a red flag in itself. It feels fishy and scammy to me. I'd say it used to be a good store and now it is just very very mid.

Tylin Xiong

3 months ago

Cool concept and unique finds, although the owner was rude - speaking aggressively monotone to me (asian) while happily speaking to another customer (white) and immedietly smiling, then talking back to me with a dismissive tone. Did not have a pleasant experience.

Winslow Yes

7 months ago

This is my favorite vintage store on earth! The blonde lady who is the owner is so lovely and I had such a pleasure shopping here. Unbelievable finds!!!!

Chalsey Jenkins

3 years ago

The store is aesthetic and magical. There are pieces for everyone. Prices were fair. The employee was helpful, kind and provided answers to all my questions and information about the store and possible future events and consignment. I left with 2 pieces I loved after trying on several awesome items! I will for sure be back and cannot wait for my next visit!