Way back in the old days we used to have to go all the way to Williamsburg to get our proper vintage clothing fix. And when I say way back in the old days, I actually mean five months ago because that’s about when it all started to happen in Bushwick. Classic (yet lonesome) Bushwick vintage stores (Friends Vintage and Urban Jungle, among others) were joined by four younger siblings. And when I say younger, I mean, ehm, vintage…Well, let’s take a look at them shall we?
#1 C O L L E C T I O N S
Since: June 2013
Where: 16A Wilson Ave (between George & Noll St)
Who: Lucy Ann Wheeless
What: Classy vintage made of pleasant materials Lucy Ann used to sell from her studio on Lorimer. When her next rent raise came, she decided to bring her collection to Bushwick.
Price Average: $30
Read more: New Vintage Boutique CollectionsBK Won’t Leave Your Wallet Empty
#2 Jakamo
Since: July 2013
Where: 184 Noll St (on Flushing)
Who: Katy Freeman and Alison Mantilla
What: Embellished vintage fashion from Katy and Allison who making their items utilizing their theater backgrounds.
Price Average: $25
Read more: Embellished Vintage from Jakamo to Give Bushwick a WOW Factor
#3 Worship
Since: September 2013
Where: 117 Wilson Ave (between Starr & Willoughby)
Who: Sara Villard and Vashti Windish
What: Ex-bandmates Sara and Vashti proudly offer a collection of clothes for the rock star on a day off.
Price Average: $25
Read more: Vintage Fashion Lovers Have a New Place to Worship
#4 Chess and the Sphinx
Since: September 2013
Where: 252 Knickerbocker Ave (between Starr & Willoughby)
Who: Sara Chess and Erika Perenic
What: High-end fashions from nearly every decade of the 20th century, but also some adorable every day items.
Price Average: $30-40 but Jean Paul Gaultier corset goes for a lot more!
Read more: New Vintage Boutique Chess and the Sphinx Opens By Maria Hernandez Park
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UPDATE: Actually five vintage stored opened in the past five months. A reader pointed us to Fox and Fawn who opened a branch of their Greenpoint store at 222 Varet St. We’ll check it out soon!
