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Happy hauling: Your guide to thrift + vintage stores in San Antonio
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Ready to update your wardrobe + elevate your personal style? Instead of shopping retail in a big, cavernous mall, opt to spend time (and coin) at a secondhand or vintage store. From fenton bowls to Y2K Disney sweaters, here’s everything you need to know about shopping second hand in San Antonio.
The perks
First, it’s eco-friendly — meaning you are lengthening the “life” of an article of clothing.
Second, there are higher chances of finding unique pieces that’ll help you stand out from your peers.
Third, you’d be directly supporting local businesses.
For the collector of sorts
Sol Tree Pop-Up Market | Southtown Vinyl, 1112 S. Saint Mary’s St. | First Friday and Second Saturday monthly | Here you’ll be able to find unique vintage clothes, browse local artwork, grab some food, and sift through records.
GG’s Emporium | 1716 Blanco Rd. | Monday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. | Discover an array of vintage toys, collectibles, comics, VHS tapes, and props.
Helotes Creek Studio | 1420 S. Alamo St. Ste., 103 | Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. | Add to your home decor with a selection of artwork from local creatives.
Armadillo Antiques | 7243 Blanco Rd. | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily | Beef up your home decor with vintage furniture finds and more.
San Antonio Furniture Finders | 1805 Blanco Rd. | Appointments only Monday-Friday, Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Browse through mid-century furniture like clocks, tables, chairs, and desks to add a personal touch to your home.
The fashionista destinations
Sundown Vintage | Locations and hours vary | This pop-up store offers classic finds for both casual and formal wear. Pro tip: Keep an eye on its Instagram for the next market location.
MINT Vintage | The Junction Antiques, 1704 Blanco Rd. | Open daily, 12-6 p.m. | Find groovy accessories perfect for tying together an outfit + browse the selection of colorful home decor.
Pay a visit to Abandoned Apparel whose collection includes Y2K graphic t-shirts.
Photo by Abandoned Apparel
Abandoned Apparel | 5509 San Pedro Ave. | Monday-Saturday, 1-7 p.m. | City Editor Nicholas found this store along the SATX Vintage Crawl route . Here, he picked up a Nike + Mini Cooper tee — they’ve been in his outfit rotation .
Divine Sunshine | Blue Star Art Complex, 1420 S. Alamo St. | Tuesday-Sunday, hours vary | Explore fashion through the decades at this vintage shop selling clothes, home decor, jewelry, and stickers.
This pretty-in-pink store caries handmade jewelry, vintage dresses, handbags, perfume and a variety of hats.
Photo by Mia Belle, styled by Kristina Uriegas-Reyes (owner of Hello Tallulah), featuring model Meghan Matsumura
Hello Tallulah | 1912 Fredericksburg Rd. | Wednesday-Sunday, 1-7 p.m. | Good things come in pink. Shop a specially curated collection of vintage clothing pieces from the 1950s to 1970s. Fun fact: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season six winner, Bianca Del Rio, has visited this store twice while stopping the Alamo City.
The Thrift Thru | 2021 San Pedro Ave., Suite #1 | Monday-Sunday, 12-7 p.m. | Shop a curated selection of vintage + second hand finds from the 1960s to today.
Pink Dreams Vintage | 726 Fredericksburg Rd. | Wednesday-Thursday, 12-6 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 12-7 p.m. | Get lost in this treasure trove of all things clothing, accessories, vintage tech, and decor.
Sip and shop
When shopping at House of Trends, make sure to check in the front of the store for its discount bin full of clothes.
Photo by House of Trends
House of Trends Co. | 1512 Fredericksburg Rd. | Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Grab a Beetlejuice latte from Metal Cup Coffee and shop a variety of men + women clothing.
Grey Moon Vintage | 2202 Broadway | Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Located in the Broadway News Park, you can get quite a bit of shopping here by supporting local businesses such as Mila Coffee, Curiosity Corner, and The Red Cat.
R+R Collective Co. | 1010 S. Flores St. Ste., 123 | Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Browse this mixed concept store if you’re looking for fashion, jewelry, and skincare while sipping coffee or tea.
Do you have a favorite vintage store in the Alamo City? Let us know.
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