We Found The Coolest Vintage Store In NYC To Up Your Eco-Friendly Street Cred

If you ask a trend setter where to shop for clothes, they will more than likely mention their favorite vintage or thrift store as their go to destination. It is where one will find that rare and treasured item that will become part their streetwear chic style. Thrift stores, or resale shops are the best source for ‘70s and ‘90s fashion showcasing the colors, shapes and silhouettes that are considered timeless. It is also an inexpensive way to create newness, or frequent fashion updates in closets and support an eco-friendly mindset. A resale shop is where you can score high-fashion sneakers, hard-to-find Supreme gear, and luxury pieces including vintage Gucci and Chanel. Lavish finds that were once unattainable for the average consumer are now for sale at a fraction of the price. In addition, shopping recycled fashion automatically adds to your sustainability street cred. Japanese retail chain, 2nd STREET has opened a new location in Chelsea and is the coolest vintage store in NYC to shop.

Located steps away from FIT at 142 W. 26th Street the nearly 3,000 square ft space is an elevated second-hand shopping experience. The spacious store features 10,000 highly curated pre-loved and vintage gems including men’s and women’s clothing, and accessories from luxe brands like Issey Miyake, Burberry, Comme des Garcons, and Supreme. Handbag lovers can get their fix on Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Chanel and Gucci, (The Chelsea location exclusively houses the most vintage Gucci) while Sneakerheads will snag Nike’s classic Cortez.