As our neighborhood continues to grow and evolve, there’s simply no shortage of brand new businesses popping up left, right, and center. Now, it’s time to add Chess and the Sphinx to the mix – vintage lovers, rejoice! Located conveniently on Knickerbocker Avenue, right across from Maria Hernandez Park, you won’t be able to resist the temptation of making a stop at this chic, shiny new Bushwick boutique.
Upon entering Chess and the Sphinx, you’re sure to be greeted by the lovely faces of co-owners Sara Chess and Erika Perenic. These longtime friends and vintage mavens – originally hailing from Westchester and Detroit, respectively – have utilized their art backgrounds in creating the perfect blend of affordable and high-end, designer fashions. From shoes (fly beaded sneakers and perfectly adorable pumps) and accessories (bags, berets, and full cases worth of swoon-worthy jewelry) to clothes from nearly every decade of the 20th Century, there’s something to satisfy even the most discerning vintage shopper.
