A true jewel box in the most literal form, this Manhattan shop specializes in things that sparkle. Case after case of engagement rings from the Art Deco era are truly stunning (even if you are “just looking”), and there are also pieces from Cartier and Mikimoto. More than half of the shop is dedicated to costume jewelry, silk scarves, and the occasional piece of clothing.
Address: 104 West 17th Street, Manhattan
Liz Wolff grew up scouring garage sales and dumpster diving in New York, so opening a vintage shop of her own one day only made sense. Inside the expansive East Village shop, there’s bowls of buttons, pristine vintage clogs, records, and rows of sequined dresses. Cure Thrift also donates a portion of its proceeds to juvenile diabetes research, which Wolff was diagnosed with at age 11.
Address: 91 Third Avenue, Manhattan
More than 150 years of fashion history have been archived by Shannon Hoey and her team at New York Vintage. Their business model is unique: It’s rental-only with a major focus on couture. You’ve definitely seen pieces from New York Vintage in magazine shoots on Madonna and in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. For those who are truly vintage-obsessed, private group tours through the archives (which include a peek at the most rare of rare) are available.
Address: 117 West 25th Street, Manhattan
The Treasures of NYC Clubhouse is the stuff of an Andy Warhol fever dream. A checkered tile floor and leopard print couch (pink pillows spelling out “SEX”) set the scene for the main event: Galliano-era Dior saddle bags, that Tom Ford Gucci thong, and accessories a modern Fran Fine would scream for are all on perfect display.
Address: 69 Mercer Street, Manhattan
