This store was ridiculous when selling us a pair of pants for $250 that ripped down the front after one lousy use! They stated not their problem that the product was defective. The manager was very rude and not helpful at all. Telling me that she has no business having to return the pants or refund us. She acted like it was our fault wearing the pants a certain way made them rip which wasn't ever the case! I'll never shop there again. How in this day when you can easily shop anywhere can a store have such a lousy policy. And no customer service. Buyer be wear!! read more

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The staff took the time to make measurements for the new corset. Love the new look and feel like a timeless piece that will work well for years to come. So excited about it value the product. Not bad price point for the quality. read more

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Gothic Renaissance is one of my favorite unique boutiques in New York City, and I always make a point to visit whenever I'm in town. It might look a lil' scary on the outside (I personally love the gargoyles, though!), but I invite you to abandon your apprehensions, and step inside to find a fully stocked collection of some amazing costumes, gorgeous jewelry, one of a kind shoes, and more! Seriously, if you plan to visit, definitely carve out a bit of time to browse around - there's so much to look at! Granted, all these lovely things come with a hefty price tag, but you won't find some of this stuff anywhere else. Yes, Goths and cosplayers will be over the moon with the corsets, Tripp pants, and Victorian style blouses, coats, and bustle skirts, but they have a lot of other cool items as well, including some exquisitely made beaded flapper gowns. New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and I am definitely going back to get one of those to wear as we ring in the Roaring 2020s! :) The employees couldn't be more friendly or helpful, and we've always had awesome experiences when shopping here. Gothic Renaissance isn't just for Halloween or your quirky niece that's studying theatre at NYU. Take a peek inside, and you might just surprise yourself with a fabulous, spooky find! read more

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My wife and I had a great experience today! My wife found a cute outfit and Lilly helped us the whole time and was sweet and did a great job. I appreciate everything Lilly did to help my wife...huge thank you! read more

The service there is phenomenal. All of the staff are really lovely and sweet and great to talk to. It's quite a large shop but it doesn't have the biggest range of items but luckily it's right next door to a Art. It's sister shop Halloween store which also expands it's inventory. read more

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Lots of gorgeous pieces to choose from, all really good quality and not badly priced. Lilli was incredibly nice and helpful and made it a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend to stop by if you're able to! read more

What a great store this is..Manager Stitch and Julia top it off being so customer friendly especially when helping pic out items for your girlfriends. This store has amazing items too...In usually spend lots of time here deciding what to buy....and just end up buying many items... The sales staff all have a very cool look and dress so perfectly for this store...Kudo's!! read more

Not sure why this place has so many good reviews. I have gone there almost every year for Halloween and TOLERATED the obnoxious, rampantly misogynistic floor staff so I could get my costume. Feels like they get worse every year. They are bizarrely judgmental and act like everyone in the store is lucky to be there. They have a superiority complex and treat you like you're a silly tourist. Mind you--im a native New Yorker so I know this attitude when I see it. Sent my friend here and she also had a horrible experience. She watched a girl get screamed at for trying to try a corset on that the staff thought wasn't her size lol. They are borderline abusive. Will yell at you over nothing. If you ask them a question they will straight up stare at you and ignore you like its a problem. Takes a good 60 seconds to get them to notice you at the register because they're usually busy staring at someone's phone :) read more

this place rules and everyone who works there is a sweetheart also look at this sick costume I got lol read more

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Everyone here was so kind and helpful also there is such an amazing selection of things. Even if you don't find what you came in for you will definitely find a ton of other things you love! read more

It's smaller than you'd expect from the look of it on the outside, but the variety of clothing and products they have is impressive. I was able to find a specific pair of stockings, a shirt, and a bracelet that I'd been looking for, for years! Relatively the only legit gothic clothing store around in Manhattan anymore. And without a doubt, much nicer staff than at 'Search and Destroy'. It's a bit difficult to find as a lot of construction work tends to happen in the area and personally I think they could do a better job of advertising their location in the event of store-front detours. But if you're in the area and are interested in alternative clothing, definitely have a look. Great service, great products, not so great location. As you can imagine it does get quite crowded around October, so be prepared to deal with a lot of pushing through to get to the items you want! read more

Beautiful pieces and masks and if you can catch a deal go for it. It's a great location especially with having the Halloween store next door you can put together something really fun. The staff is very helpful. However - things here seem steeply overpriced and that being said it can be hard to create an entire outfit and stay within a budget. Dressing room is literally a curtain closed with a binder clip... read more

I was in town for Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle operas. I wanted to wear something special because the Ring Cycle is so special. I found some ravens at this store (birds that are featured in the opera's plot). Even though I'm probably not their typical customer (I'm a 50 something married opera-loving DC attorney), the staff was great, giving me really helpful advice on how to attach them to my head for costume use. Their ravens turned a lot of heads at the Metropolitan Opera! (P.S. OF COURSE I took them off when I was in my seat watching the opera.) read more

Gothic Renaissance - Wearing my Gothic Renaissance ravens at the Metropolitan Opera - Costumes Near Me - New York, New York

This is THE spot for your Halloween or everyday costume party shopping. Gothic Renaissance has a very unique feel to it. The staff will help you out your outfit together. I came here particularly looking for Halloween contacts & came out with more than I expected. As I walked around the establishment, I noticed little parts that caught my eye. Their masks are beautiful as well as their accessories. & the store isn't cheap either & it is for a good reason: the quality of the work is high. If you're visiting like me, the store does ship, in case you no longer have space in your luggage. I really can't wait for the Halloween season next year because I am interested in one of their body pieces...of course, this gives me time to save up. read more

Very goth. Very dark. Very black. If you're into the goth, industrial, burlesque, or a sexy risqué and bondage look this is a store for you. I used to wear this kind of stuff back in my old days when clubbing around the NYC area in great music and dance spots like The Tunnel, Limelight, The Bank, Pyramid, Berlin, and many more I was too drunk or stoned out of my mind to even remember. They have some terrific articles here and all types of clothing that will satisfy the weekend goth/rock clubber, to full time enthusiast. You can dress up and express your inner vampire or steampunk self. Lots to choose from in this tiny shop. Just be prepared to pay for it as they are a bit pricey. read more

Ah Goth Children rejoice. Sure I am not a kid anymore but you really can't take the Goth out of the person. Let us start with the HUGE Gargoyle at the front door. I want him. I love him. Great shoes, clothes, accessories everywhere in this store. The items are quality and unique, of course with quality and unique items the prices do match. Don't expect cheap, although the great thing is that you know its going to last forever. I do need the amazing boots with the metal heel and platform.. ahhh I love. I am so going back with an empty suitcase, I am just going to fill it up with items from this store. read more

This store has the cutest collection of Gothic Lolita and burlesque hats. They range from $24.00 to $200. I splurged for Halloween. An although I'm not sure what my out fit will be, but I'm going to build it around this beautiful hat. Love it. A little more than i wanted to spend, but what can I say, I put it on and it made me happy. Can't put a price tag on that. Happy Halloween Everyone! read more

Gothic Renaissance - Burlesque/Gothic Lolita Hat - Costumes Near Me - New York, New York

I kinda of just stumbled on this place a few days ago, and boy am I glad I did. Because you can never have enough goth wear right? If you're a right wing conservative, please do not read any further. This place isn't for you. The space is pretty spacious and you can find all sorts of goth gear here. Black platform rubber boots, catsuits, fur coats, steampunk gear, all kinds of hosiery, bondage items, lots and lots of tutus, vinyl bikinis, bustiers of all kinds, cosmetics, wigs, socks, gloves, underwear, bras, goth dresses, corsets, etc. I have to agree the place is pricey, but if that fur coat is really speaking to you and you can work it, then its worth every penny. They do have a SALE rack and I did manage to see some nice items on there. I imagine this place will get busier as All Hallow's Day is approaching. Great place to get goth gear and to suit up for Halloween! read more

This is the most obnoxious, abusive customer service I've ever experienced. From the moment I walked in the people working retail were hostile and suspicious. Long story short, I was buying a halloween costume and one of the staff had set me up with a changing room (which is a generous term -- it's basically a curtain right in the middle of the store). This woman literally hovered over me, arms crossed while I picked out a couple things to try. I go in, try a few things on, didn't like them. I come out and grab another one and go back in to try it on -- big mistake! She spots me from across the store, runs across yelling at me "HEY! YOU DO NOT HELP YOURSELF. YOU TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT AND I WILL GET IT FOR YOU DO YOU UNDERSTAND!" Reading through some of the other reviews it's clear that this is a pattern and the management has done nothing about it. If you need a costume just go up to Abracadabra -- these guys have some decent stuff but there's no reason to support a business that treats its customers this way. read more

My shopping experience here today was exceptional. Christian and several other members of the floor staff went out of their way to help me out my costume together. They were friendly, helpful and super efficient. The store was slammed but the staff was all really nice. My one nit was that there weren't changing rooms. Not a big deal, but I did find it a bit hard to keep track of my stuff when changing. Thank You! read more

Lovely store that has a lot to offer! I found an exquisite beaded corset that I ended up walking away with :) The salesperson, Stanislav, was very helpful when it came to trying it on. He even gave us suggestions on other alternative stores and attractions to visit whilst in the city. Just a perfect place to pop by, whether to window shop or add to one's gothic wardrobe :) read more

I got such an amazing corset and costume here for Halloween! The staff was super helpful with helping me put together an outfit that looked hot and fit great. Definitely will be back. read more

Great selection of unique pieces of all prices . The costumes are a bit expensive but that seems to be the trend at most stores like this (I.e. found a headband for $5 but also had a nicer one for $29!) read more

Worth every penny! The staff did an exceptional job, especially the lady who laced up my corset and helped me around the store with a very friendly and genuine personality. I'll be coming back and hoping they're there! Thank you for a super inviting and helpful goth experience read more

Rules for Gothic Renaissance employees: Ignore the customer while you talk shit to other employees about past customers. Stand in a group with other employees in front of merchandise so that the customer cannot see or touch the products. Block the customer from walking by, if possible, with your posse. Stare menacingly at customer. Finally, channel your inner superiority complex by talking to the customer with palpable dripping sarcasm and hatred when she tries to get something in the counter. Rules for customer: Walk out right now! read more

I went here on the recommendation of a friend. I really really wanted to like this place, but ........... First off, they carry cheap quality clothes at exorbitant prices. I really thought most of the outfits were cheesy and outdated - how much fake leather and velvet does a person really need? Also, the ladies clothing was juniors sized. The place is a little disorganized - it looked cluttered. The fitting rooms were just curtains hanging from what looked like curved shower curtain rods. The other issue I had was that I really didn't feel comfortable in there. The employees seemed more interested in chatting among themselves than helping out the customers. I think they want to cater to the much younger clientele, too. I guess they didn't want my money. Overall, I thought the place was unsophisticated and juvenile. More like a costume shop than anything else. read more

I wish I could give this place a higher review. The pieces they have are incredible, and they have a wider selection than Trash and Vaudeville. But there are quite a few issues: 1. Everything is horribly over-priced, even the "cheap" rings they have near the register. I bought one that was $14, when I've gotten similar or better-made pieces for less at stores like H&M. 2. Their sales section is full of clothes that no one actually wants. Some stuff has hung on that rack for months without being touched. 3. THE STAFF!!!!!!! Not only do they completely ignore customers, but they always have the most inappropriate conversations right in front of them: gossiping, sex talks, personal problems, etc. I've seen so many other negative reviews on the service that I'm actually wondering if the staff has even bothered to go online and check them. Or do they actually care? read more

I was brought here by my BF and tried a few gothic blouses. He ended up buying me a beautiful velvet blouse and a necklace to match. The necklace costs more than the blouse but it's well worth it. Prices are high but the clothing is exclusive. The sales girl and the cashier were very nice. I'll be coming back soon! read more

I used to shop here rather frequently in college when I ascribed to a more gothic asthetic in my clothes. This place has some beautiful items, especially if you are interested in some unique (translate gorgeous) hats or shoes. However, the staff is notoriously rude or unfriendly, and the prices are extremely high. You also had better be a size 0 if you want to shop here because everything is a small or at best a medium clothing wise. Another thing I hate is their unappologetic "no returns ever, for any reason" policy. I am not someone who constantly returns things, but if something goes wrong from a quality standpoint, or if you are buying a gift for someone it is nice to have that option. In my mind it shows that they don't stand by the quality of their items. Still an interesting place to check out. I like that they have now expanded the store, since that place used to be TINY, and having that extra room has realy given a boost to the variety in there. Do yourself a favor and don't go in there asking stupid questions like "do you guys worship the devil" or "do you really dress like this?" or "are you a costume shop?" as then you should prepare to garner the death stare from the employees (I have seen it happen, and with good cause, those kinds of questions are a bit ignorant and rude). read more

I go here every year around the time of my birthday to pick up a REAL STEEL BONED CORSET! They do carry corsets that are under $100 and most of it is $200+. Every time I go here, the owner of the store is always grateful to assistant me. Also, they are flexible with their payment plans like "layaways", so you have to put down up to 30% if your gonna buy a corset. Plus, they help you put on a corset. I'm going back this Saturday for them to lace me up even after I payed the full amount. They expanded their store which I'm really happy about because before it was a bit too crowded. Yes, some stuff is expensive but they do carry real European style Gothic wear. I can't stand some of the stuff from Hot Topic, which is nothing but China made. They are really helpful, and don't be afraid to ask if you want a certain item at a cheaper price. They carry all price ranges. read more

Great selection of goth. A lil over priced but again that's what those things usually go for. HOWEVER two stars for the unbelievably arrogant blond heavy women in front. I am not sure what her name is but I've had very bad experience with her tonight. I asked her to show me few things that were higher up. She tells me the price as if it's out of my price range already judging me. Huffing and puffing it was like pulling teeth with her. If you don't want to work get your big butt home!!! read more

I stopped in here for Halloween to grab some contacts and search for items to add to my Halloween costume. The woman at the counter was super helpful with explaining how to use the contacts, as it was my first time. I couldn't find a cape in my price range, however I will be back anytime I have an excuse to dress up. read more

Gothic Renaissance - White contacts. Expect blurry vision - Costumes Near Me - New York, New York

UPDATE: Yesterday was my birthday. My husband gave me a package and inside it was a pretty red tissue wrapped gift from GR. It was the collar I saw in the shop last time I was there! The very one I wished for!It is a great piece and suits me perfectly.What is good about GR's collars/chokers, is that some of them can be worn just about anywhere.They have ones that look great with all black, and are versatile.So my final update for this review is: I had a great bday gift from GR. The collar has Swarvoski Crystals on it, and is slim for a lady's neck.It was a VERY happy birthday! read more

Gothic Renaissance - a versatile choker/collar that can be worn just about anywhere.the crystals add some classiness to it! - Costumes Near Me - New York, New York

Really cool place! Its like a small museum. My wife brings me in there to check out the newest crazy wild dresses, corsets,skulls and goth items! A bit pricey but this is top notch stuff. Best quality and chances are you wont find it anywhere else! read more

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Went here yesterday during their Black Friday sales. Was surprised to find the floor area smaller than I expected; it's about boutique size. I saw about four employees present, helping the customers, managing the racks, and manning the till, but no evidence of preferential treatment or dismissal. The area is compartmentalized into several sections, with shoes in their own area, a little curtained-off divide for blacklight/rave gear, an expansive section for corsets and men's clothing. It was clear that the corsets were their main event, not because they were displayed prominently, but because they took up the most area. Two or three walls were dedicated to what had to be hundreds of corsets in every colour of the rainbow, and an impressive quantity of patterns. They had a very small amount of mens clothing, each piece only available in one or two sizes. It could be a result of low inventory from the 25%-off sales. Most of the mens clothing was in the form of a large rack of pants. The more 'designer' styles were at the front of the store, culminating in an impressive $2000+ jacket that looked like a McQueen piece. Unfortunately, it seemed that the limited availability of sizes extended to this area as well. Due to the designer labels, the sizings tended to be varied and inconsistent, so I had to grab every available item to find the best fit. Fortunately, because they were designer labels, a good portion of the 'large' sizes were perfect fits for my industry-designated 'XS' form. It's a good idea to try on the pieces regardless of the label-size for that reason. The limited quantity of sizes would be a consideration for my return there in the future, especially considering the shoes. All the items in the store were at the higher end of the price point ($50-300), even with the sale. I did see some costume-style steampunk goggles tucked into a corner, and having worked at a party store and a novelty store, I know they were priced a bit higher than they ought to have been. Several of the pairs of goggles were the kind they sell in the California Adventure portion of Disneyland, which may have affected the price point, although they weren't labeled with the Disney logo. They also carried the makeup-portion of the Manic Panic line (Hot Topic only carries the hair dyes, and I didn't see any of the dyes in the store, so to this effect, they're complementary to each other), which I appreciated, although I didn't buy any this trip. Their website, finally, was bare-bones in terms of any kind of stock or indication of what was currently available. If they incorporated something like WooCommerce, or paired their physical current inventory system and payments with another web service, they wouldn't have the same issue with inventory confusion as their search for a 'small' that their inventory said they had seemed to imply yesterday. I would have really appreciated it if the website had more information or more options for me, particularly if I could order items in the sizes that fit me right, or see the dimensions on new clothing pieces before having to make the 2 hour journey out to the store. The present website contributed to me knocking a star down because it was a part of the sizing frustrations. I'd love to re-evaluate with a higher star if some of these issues get ironed out. read more

Very cool stuff (though most of it is very pricey). It's the kind of place that has merchandise in every nook and cranny, so if you truly go in with the intention of buying something, don't expect to just pop right in and out. Very cool stuff, the staff wasn't pushy or stalky and just kind of lets you peruse with no problem. Ended up buy a really cool purse that's pastel pink with the word f*ck written all over it. Got tons of compliments for it and it holds tons of stuff. (It's made by a company called Addicted which I've bought purses from before.) read more

This place is fantastic! Don't let the name fool you, it's waaaay more chic and fashionable than your average "goth" store. They carry all of my favorite obscure designers.. Mother or London, skingraft, jungle tribe, new rock, steam trunk Defezmechanizm designs. If you want to dress edgy without looking hot topic-y, this is the place to go. Designer clothes, even if from the counter culture, are expensive.. All of the things I want are generally 100-500, but those are the things to my taste. They carry a lot of brands like lip service that fall in the 50-100 range. It's hard for me to go there without spending all my money. They also have a ton of killer Masquerade masks.. As soon as I have a reason(secret society / eyes wide shut party) I'm totes buying one. read more

Stitch was amazing! I never got a lace up corsett before. I've only owned hooked up ones. I needed one for long hours bartending for spine issues. He went through all these styles for me to see what would fit and was very patient. Because of salesmen like him a company will thrive. I will be returning because this gorgeous piece was worth very penny. Thank you so much! You rock! read more

Gothic Renaissance - GORGEOUS PIECE! THANK YOU STITCH! - Costumes Near Me - New York, New York

A friend took my friend and I here on a journey to find a corset. When we walked in it was filled with obnoxious teen twats. We could tell the staff was irritated. They ignored us at first and then once the teens left and they realized we were legit costumes they warmed up to us. I was going to try a corset on, but after seeing how irritated the worker was, I decided not too. And understandably, the group of girls ahead of us must have been trying on a billion things and didn't buy anything. So I decided not too, and immediately she smiled and thanked my verbally. She started to complain about the customers before us and I understood since I work in retail as well. After that she was a pleasure to deal with. She was knowledge about corset and even show us the one she had on. She was kind and patient with all the questions we had. Silly ones and Serious ones. I ended up buying a pair of tights. It's a cool place, but unless you're looking for something specific for a goth occasion, or if you like the goth lifestyle it's not a place to frequent. I think the prices for the corset were good though, and they will help you pick the correct one for you. I plan on going back to buy myself one. read more

So sad to see this closing, however hoping they reopen elsewhere! The manager stitch is absolutely amazing and loved every time I have gone into the store over my last 8 + years in NY read more