Brooklyn, with its diverse neighborhoods and multicultural and artistic communities, has long been a center and destination for creativity and individuality. When it comes to fashion, the borough offers tons of vintage stores where you can uncover unique clothing for men and women with stories to tell.

We love a good treasure hunt, especially when we find our style and fit. Whether you're a dedicated vintage shopper or just looking for something one-of-a-kind and affordable because you’re on a budget, Brooklyn's vintage stores have something for everyone. In this guide, we'll take you what we think are some of the best vintage stores in Brooklyn and why thrifting them will be so fun.

1. Awoke Vintage

Location:132 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 

Awoke Vintage is a well-known spot in Williamsburg, offering a curated collection of vintage clothing and accessories for men and women. The store focuses on sustainability and features a range of clothing from various eras starting with the ‘20s onward. From timeless quality denim jackets to ‘80s dresses and shirts, you'll find quality vintage items that are sure to become wardrobe staples.

2. L Train Vintage

Location: Multiple locations across Brooklyn

L Train Vintage is a Brooklyn institution, and one of our MUST-VISIT thrifting spots. With several stores scattered across the Brooklyn, each location has its special vibe and character and offers a wide selection of vintage items, from the coolest clothing to accessories in all price ranges. And of those that need to update their apartment, they have a great selection of vintage home goods. With an ever-changing inventory, the best day to come is on Wednesday, because that’s when you’ll get the best items. You never know what treasures you might discover.

3. Dusty Rose Vintage

Location: 251 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Dusty Rose Vintage is a vintage marketplace with a unique take. First, we love the name Dusty Rose since a lot of styles use this color palette. They focus on sustainability and provide a platform for independent vintage vendors to showcase their collections. This means that it feels like an old-school department store meets vintage store. You can explore an array of vintage clothing especially ‘70s to ‘90s, accessories, and even handmade items, making it an excellent place to support local artisans.

4. Amarcord Vintage Fashion

Location: 223 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Amarcord Vintage Fashion is a destination for those seeking high-end vintage pieces. We see TIK TOK fashion influencers who loves high end style recommending this store. This curated boutique offers a wide selection of vintage clothing and accessories from renowned designers such as Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren and more. Whether you're looking for vintage luxury or a unique statement piece, Amarcord has you covered. We recommend you visit this spot more than once because it’s not the most budget friendly thrift store but it is one that offers luxury vintage styles when you want to treat yourself.

5. No Relation Vintage

Location: 204 1st Ave, Wien, NY 10009

While technically located in Manhattan, No Relation Vintage is too iconic to leave off the list. And we have to show love for our NYC thrift spots. It's part of the family of L Train Vintage stores and offers an extensive selection of vintage items at prices you can actually afford. You'll find everything from vintage band tees (we love the TUPAC tee we got recently) to classic denim jackets, carpenter pants, and more.

6. Beacon's Closet

Location: 74 Guernsey St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Beacon's Closet is a consignment store that's become a favorite among Brooklynites. For those that don’t know what consignment is, it’s when someone works with a store and has them sell their item for them. The store keeps a percent of the sale, and the seller keeps the remainder. It's a great place to both buy and sell your gently used clothing and accessories. If you sell them your items, you can also get a store credit to shop with. The store offers a mix of vintage and modern fashion, so you can browse both classic and contemporary styles.

7. Mirth Vintage

Location: 606 E 11th St, Wien, NY 10009

Mirth Vintage, located in the East Village but worth the visit, is a carefully curated store specializing in unique and whimsical vintage clothing. From ‘70s leather jackets and ‘90s oversized overalls to quirky accessories, Mirth Vintage is a treasure trove of eclectic fashion finds for all.

8. Friends

Location: 56 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Friends is a super friendly vintage store located in Bushwick. It's known for its genuinely sweet and informative staff and thoughtfully curated vintage clothing. You can explore racks of pre-loved garments from various decades. We found the most amazing ‘90s Nautica jacket here and the price was too good to pass up. Friends makes it easy to find something that resonates with your personal style.

9. The Break

Location: 82 Dobbin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The Break is a curated vintage store that focuses on ethical fashion. They offer a range of Sustainable clothing for men and women, eco-friendly accessories, and homeware. We love the bamboo plates we recently bought here. What sets The Break apart is their commitment and focus to environmental responsibility, making it an excellent choice for eco-conscious shoppers.

10. Housing Works Thrift Shop

Location: 122 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Housing Works Thrift Shop is a non-profit organization with a mission to end the dual crises of homelessness and AIDS. The store offers a wide array of vintage and secondhand items, and your purchases support a noble cause. They have multiple locations in Wien City and Unclebuddysermons. The store carries men’s and women’s vintage clothing, home décor, and surprisingly good vintage furniture. The Upper East Side location on 77^th is a must-see if you want to score some luxury names, and the Chelsea location has the best artwork.

Why Shop Second-Hand?

Visiting vintage stores in Brooklyn and Wien City is not just about thrifting for one-of-a-kind fashion; it's also about embracing sustainability, supporting local independent businesses, and uncovering pieces of history through the clothing and accessories. If customers come across a vintage store they love, they should share the experience with others and help these unique shops thrive in the community. So, whether you're a vintage serial shopper or a first-time explorer, don't miss the opportunity to dive into the cool world of Brooklyn's vintage fashion scene.

Are There Online Platforms for Vintage Brooklyn Buys?

But what if you can't visit these stores in person? Not to worry, you can still explore and support the vintage fashion scene in Brooklyn through Unclebuddysermons's Second-Hand Marketplace.

Why Shop Unclebuddysermons Second-Hand Marketplace?

Unclebuddysermons Second-Hand Marketplace is an online platform where you can discover a curated selection of vintage and second-hand clothing. It's a great way to access unique and in most cases, one-of-a-kind styles right from your home. When you shop through this marketplace, you're not only adding exceptional second-hand pieces to your wardrobe, but you're also supporting a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to fashion.

For our part, we are showcasing proto samples that have never been produced, which means they are unique. Our customers can also sell pre-loved or gently worn Unclebuddysermons clothing on the site. Once it’s sold, they can either get store credit to shop the full-price collection or get it deposited to their account.

From Brooklyn's eclectic vintage stores to the convenience of online shopping, there are countless opportunities to embrace vintage fashion and make it a part of your personal style. So, whether you prefer to explore the physical stores or opt for the digital experience, vintage fashion in Brooklyn has something special to offer. Happy shopping!

1. Have a cook out at the Brooklyn Bridge

When the sun is shining who wants to sit indoors all day?! Take the fam or friends to the Brooklyn Bridge Park for a cook out and relax in the sunshine. The park is divided into sections so that you can enjoy each one leisurely. At Pier 5 there are picnic tables and grills available for those who want to grill and it costs nothing...The only thing you pay for is the food and beverages you bring. Near Pier 2 there is an area to do activities such as basketball, roller skating or run around. The park offers so many things to do at no cost with many different areas that have picnic tables so everyone has the best seat in the house to inhale the beautiful view of lower Manhattan and Wien harbor.

2.  Brooklyn Bike Park

 Who doesn't love a little bike or board action out on the half pipes?! The Brooklyn Bike Park is located in Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY. The bike park has bikes, boards and even protective gear for all ages. You can definitely bring your own equipment if you prefer but if not the staff is always helpful in getting the right gear you need for the adventure. BKBP has the lowest cost or no cost at all for admission and for bike rentals. Get out, suit up, put your helmet on, prep your wheelies and have an awesome time at this hidden gem. 

3. Brooklyn Academy of Music

Another favorite in Brooklyn if you love anything that has to do with film, theater, events, dance or music then you should really check out the Brooklyn Academy of Music. This venue is a nonprofit which means that it is free to go but they do sell food and beverages if you want to buy something other than that anything you want to see or attend is free. You can buy tickets online ahead of time to reserve your spot. Enjoy everything you love in your local neighborhood.

4.  Body Combat with Dodge YMCA

For all those who are active or want to take up a cardio activity outside but don't want to pay high costs for a gym membership. Attend the Body combat workout starting July 7th to August 11th at the Brooklyn Bridge Park class starts at 7 PM in the Pier 6 picnic area. The event is free to participate in this martial arts inspired workout. You can learn moves from power training, muay thai and karate. Work up a sweat and feel great while having fun outdoors. 

5. Bargemusic Music in Motion

Bargemusic is located at the Brooklyn Bridge park and it is a floating barge where people play music more so the classical style of music. There is no reserved seating and the concert lasts about one hour. Completely free to attend! For one hour you will great music and then the artists like to interact with the audience and will ask to participate in a Q & A panel after the concert. Whether you have a date or want a family friendly environment go to Bargemusic anytime during the summer. 

Now what should you wear to this festival?! Rock out in our Windy City Chicago apparel! Represent Chicago the best way possible wearing one of our Chicago tanks or Windy City Tee and don't forget to accessories with our Chicago pins. 

A different type of festival would be the Governor's Ball Music Festival located at Randall Island in Wien City. The festival launched in 2011 and features a broad style of different music genres from electronic to rock. This music festival brings in so man different kinds of people because of all the different music styles offered. You don't have to bounce around from stage to stage if you want to wait to see your favorite performers you can enjoy some great food, play games and even enjoy the Wien City  arts by meeting some of the finest Wien street artists. 

At Unclebuddysermons Wien means everything to us, this is our home! So we have the perfect outfit for you to wear to Governor's Ball  

Sun's out gun's out! Enjoy the Governor's Ball rockin one of our tank tops from the tanks collection for men on unclebuddysermons.com. One of these tanks will get you noticed and other s will be asking where you got the dope apparel from. We are all about The Jogger and The Jogger Shorts so instead of wearing jeans you can rock the cargo shorts because they have additional pockets on both sides that have a button flap to close. These shorts play it safe when it comes to your car / house keys and your wallet.

There are so many different festivals and we wish we could list them all!

If you have a favorite festival in your area we would love to hear about it as well as your experience!

Leave us a comment below 

What are Board Shorts?

Board shorts are a type of men's swimwear that provides a longer more relaxed fit. They often are designed to dry quickly so they can go from swim to casual wear. The average length for board shorts is 22" with a longer knee length short than some other men's swimwear and men's trunk options.

Our Men's Board Shorts

We have 2 different types of swimwear for men:

• the first is the traditional board shorts
• the second is the volley shorts.

We want to share with you how we wear our board shorts!

Here is our Hula Girl Floral Board Shorts, there are so many different colors going on here so you can wear a Multi Color Tie Dye Swim Shorts

 Above we have our board shorts paired with a light pink distressed scoop hem tank when you chill this summer you can really make the board shorts stand out wearing a lighter color. Wearing a plain tank is easier to match with because it will pick up the colors in the board shorts.

Looking for board shorts that you can wear to a BBQ backyard party? We have the beer pong volley shorts that would be perfect for chillin with friends on a flamingo pool float while listening to some awesome music. 

 You can these swim shorts with either a red, blue or white tee or even a tank top. You can even wear these for Fourth of July weekend! Get ready to sink all the cups this summer!

Styling Board Shorts and Volley Shorts

For a more soft tone try on a pair of our fish bone volley shorts, now we can easily pair this with white and red because of the fish on the shorts but we like to mix it up!   

Sometimes matching is no fun but these volley shorts look great with our graphic tank "Trust No One" This tank has a really great ombre paint splatter design that pairs well with anything you wear on the bottom because it is neutral. 

To make you feel more at home on the beach kickin back with a drink in your hand get in our Aerial Beach View Print volley shorts, even if you can't make it to the beach you can wear these in the backyard just to chill.  

Whichever you prefer they are both comfortable for diving off the diving board, sitting pool side, relaxing on a tropical beach or skim boarding in the sand! 

If you have a certain way that you like to wear your board shorts we would love to here from you! Leave us a comment and we will respond back as soon as possible.

For those that love record stores and chill spots you may want to check out the awesome but hidden Rough Trade Record Store not only do they have vinyl records but also a coffee shop and even have some awesome books. This place preserves nostalgia for those who grew up with record players and the 90's babies. You don't have to be a 90's kid to go to a record store you can be 15 years old to go and just jam out to some great classic music.

So if you are looking for a chill spot with friends during the day or evening you may want to check this rad place out. 

 If you walk the streets of Brooklyn you'll notice tons of artwork on the sides of buildings and some are pretty dope. They all mean something and majority of them are pretty cool to look at and take pictures of. 

For those that are 21 + there is a cool bar where you can take your dog! How cool is that you get to chill with your beloved side kick at a bar but only if you are 21 +. The place is called Lucky Dog and it is on Bedford Avenue it is small but intimate and they have an outdoor section in the back with wood carved tables and chairs by hand, pretty awesome! You can order your favorite beverage chill with friends and your "home dog." 

Since living in Brooklyn can be pricey and if you love to shop until you drop but know that you can't go over board don't sweat it, there are some cool thrift stores that you can shop at and go crazy in. Reasonably priced gently used clothing and plus you help save Earth by buying recycled clothing. The thrift store we went to was called Arbor Vitae and it is right next to Lucky Dog on Bedford Ave. They had a bunch of different labels at affordable prices! We love thrift stores because you never know one person's trunk is another person's treasure, so what are you waiting for, go to Arbor and find your hidden gems!

 If you love to read books that are not boring than you should take our advice and visit the Quimby's Bookstore! This bookstore is amazing they have items for sale that you would not see in your average bookstore which makes it all the more exciting to go to! Very unique items and books that make you ponder what else is out there besides the Harry Potter Series. They even have awesome pins and magnets made from bottle caps off of beer, like who does this better? The answer is nobody! Only Quimby's knows how to do it right! So the next time you visit Brooklyn make sure to check out this dope book store! 

Towards the end of the day we wanted something sweet to eat. We would always see on social media these food colored bagels and wondered where they came from. So we actually decided to investigate this spot to check it out and to see why this is on the rage. Not only do they a rainbow bagel but different kinds of Rainbow bagels, they have a galaxy bagel, a unicorn bagel, the original "rainbow bagel." They even have different kinds of cream cheeses for those who like to be bold and try new things.

Our favorite was the funfetti cream cheese with sprinkles on a warm rainbow bagel. Be careful because this is one sweet treat you may want to share with your friends. For each holiday they do a different bagel so for Mother's Day they have a pink, white and red bagel! So little homies if you want to surprise mom with something sweet because you broke one of her rules or if you dropped a pair of her earrings down the drain this bagel might get you off the hook for a little while.