September 8, 2009

Melet Mercantile New York

Beachy outpost of a Soho showroom with vintage collectibles like rare surfboards and special accessories stylists like to fight over.

  Fashion, Hard-to-Find Lines, Limited Editions

September 8, 2009

Old Hollywood New York

The Greenpoint accessories shop drips with nostalgia for a bygone era from the boudoir-style decor to the pinup bathing suits and feather headbands for sale. The focus is on jewelry with necklaces, bracelets, and rings from local designers like Digby & Iona, as well as stunning original pieces from the ’50s.

  Brooklyn, Fashion, Indie Designers, Local

September 8, 2009

Frock New York

Originally a rental showroom, the LES store now offers women’s designer clothing, accessories, and shoes from the ’60s to the ’80s. Browse big names (YSL, Dior, Chanel, Valentino) — perhaps even alongside a few (Rachel Weisz, Beyonce, Lucy Liu). 

  Downtown, Fashion, Celebrity Sightings, Design Junkies

September 8, 2009

Delightful Muddle London

Online fashion boutique specializing in reasonably priced clothing, accessories and shoes from the ’40s to ’80s. Orders are delivered beautifully packaged, and returns are accepted for a full refund within ten days.

  Fashion, E-Commerce, Vintage

December 17, 2008

Encore Vintage San Francisco

Pulling from estate sales across the country, this boutique is stocked with a killer selection of vintage boots, jewelry, and accessories.

  Fashion, Vintage

August 4, 2008

Vacation Gallery and Boutique Atlanta

Only the hippest hipsters seem to get clued into the after-hours concerts and conceptual art gallery openings, but average Joes can shop vintage accessories, clothing, and records anytime.

  Poncey-Highland, Fashion, Indie Designers, Live Music