Great place with a friendly owner who has the cutest little dog. Lots of clothing items are…read moreavailable in this shop as well! Like the owner has responded to everyone's comments, this place is not a run of the mill thrift shop, but rather a vintage boutique so things aren't going to be at a thrift shop price and that is okay. I personally couldn't fork out money for any of the vintage pieces, but I did buy a cute pair of vintage inspired sunglasses from here for about $20 if I remember the price correctly. At the least, give the store a try to see if there's anything you want to buy. It's fun to look around and see all the celebrities that the owner has pictures with on the walls.

Cristobal was the consummate professional. He understood our vision and helped us attain it!!!!…read more We left with the coat AND perfect boots!!!! What a magical place. We will be back.

I love Pilgrim New York! Brian and Richard are incredibly…read moreknowledgeable about fashion and charming. The curation of the store is impeccable and the unique pieces they feature makes it worth a visit. I always love visiting the store and would absolutely recommend going!

I love this store!…read more We were trolling the Lower East Side and stumbled upon the mecca of all things Chanel. The 2 gentlemen who run this boutique are super friendly and helped me make my selection. The vintage jewelry selection is terrific and all the items are in very good shape. The bags are beautiful and carefully curated. The clothing looked lovely and none of that "thrift store" smell. Everything looked and smelled fresh. I will definitely be coming back to expand my vintage Chanel collection!

A beautiful tree-lined classic West Village street is home to an equally wonderful boutique…read more Albertine is one of those quiet gems of a store that has an exciting, unique collection and perfect staff. On a more personal note, I visited Albertine three times before deciding to feature it on The Boutique of the Week, not because I was wary of the selection, but the price is higher than my norm. However, Albertine truly is too good to pass up and is the perfect place to splurge and treat yourself to an amazing piece (or two, or three...). The jewelry is the best feature of Albertine and will have you coming back just to drool over it. The exquisitely edited collection is priced from $100 to a steep $1,000+. The beautiful vintage pieces are displayed in glass cases, but touching and dressing up is encouraged. Delicate necklaces share a wall with leather cuffs, and pendants of owls and horns share a case with a silver snake ring and jade earrings. Prices can only be found out from a large binder where handwritten notes and photos document the inventory. The womenswear boasts up-and-coming designers and custom-made pieces that are feminine and vintage-inspired ranging from $150-600+. Flowy fabrics in all colors can be found in floor-length silk gowns and highly-structured bomber jackets. The cozy store normally only has one or two sizes displayed, but the staff is happy to find you the perfect fit in the back. A Victorian couch faces a large mirror for ample viewing, and you can even sometimes find the owner's dog napping as the eclectically chic staff offers spot-on critiques and styling tips. June 2009 Featured Boutique of the Week

A really lovely store that stocks both vintage and consignment clothes. I will be back!read more

How is it possible that i've never reviewed by favorite designer on the planet???? Tom is amazingly…read moretalented. His pieces are so unique, colorful and well priced. Best of all he is a genuinely nice person. He belongs on project runway!!!

Got a couple nice pieces here and so happy to support local creatives. The cape is a really fun…read morepiece, and I'm so looking forward to styling it up in the spring!! Lots of unique pieces and items made in limited quantities. If you're looking for a local designer making pieces you won't find in any department store, this would be a good place to check out.

Unassuming LES boutique that hits hard. Came in for some NYC weekend shopping. Left impressed with…read morethe level of quality for the price point. Fabric and construction top notch. My wife has several pieces in her rotation and they've all improved with wear. We received friendly service and some great advice.

After a long day in the city entertaining an out of town guest, all I wanted to do was wolf down…read moredinner at Frankies 17, but with a 30 minute wait whatever will we do! Thrust back out into Clinton St, scratching our heads like monkeys, we wandered though the closest unlocked door and into Szeki. Szeki sat in the back shoveling homemade noodles into her mouth - apologizing for doing so, but we assured her our rumbling tummies were jealous not appalled - while we fingered though her small collection of little black dresses, cooing over each one like it was an affordable stylish baby. The floor stocks only one of each style, no sizes (my guess is they are around 4/6), which my friend is lucky enough to fit into. We loaded the dressing room with half the store and my friend paraded each sharply designed dress revealing even more seductive detailing then could be discerned through hanger appeal. Other women (also waiting for tables at Frankies) joined us in fawning over each other's selections, yeaing and neaing as each of us stepped out the dressing room like we were all the best of friends. The moment, the bond, the way we sincerely invested ourselves in insuring we each purchased (and we did each purchase) a dress that showed off her perfect ass or her awesome tits or adjusting the necklace chain so the brass K perched dangerously atop my décolletage... we were a magnificent team of fashion whores... but as the host across the way began to call us to our tables, we exited one by one never to speak to each other again. ---- Espresso cups empty, money laid down, my friend and I stood up to continue on our evening romp. Looking across the dining room we are graced by the sight of 2 Szeki dresses worn out of the store, 1 Szeki purse on my friend's shoulder, who knows how many Szeki necklaces draping our necks, and an acknowledging nod that we are all more fabulous ladies because of Szeki.

I have been visiting Eye Candy for a few years now, and it's a wonderful place - a treasure trove…read moreof high-end vintage costume jewelry, sunglasses, gloves, bags, belts...the owner is a lovely and knowledgeable man, and it's a pleasure to shop there. It's location near the Chelsea is also perfect. You can stop in to Eye Candy for a bit of sparkle and then head to the fabulous bar across the street to show it off.

This shop is for serious collectors. It is small but take your time looking. Rob is great and knows…read morehis clientele when they walk in the door. For vintage connoisseur's only

I've been here multiple times to consign before I found a non-Japanese consignment place closer to…read moreme now (but with less of a personality). Tokyo Joe's small but it's in the East Village (justifies the size and you have your pick of other things to do afterwards nearby). It also pre-dated Buffalo Exchange at least two decades: They are ultra serious about their brands and quality in a Japanese-strict way, so it makes it a treat if you're stopping through to look! The women who work there may not be friendly and may even chat away in Japanese with each other while you're there but they're NEVER, EVER talking about you (it's like when you're at a Duane Reade/Walgreens or other chain store in the city where the BIPOC workers are bored, have no buy-in, and need something to do*). You'll get ALLL the friendliness you need in an equivalent store in Japan: Maybe even too much, honestly. My partner was treated well consigning a fall jacket, and that's done partly electronically now, including making the appointment and receiving your estimate. The employees at Beacon's Closet may be more polite but they make you wait around for your estimate like a dog. Tokyo Joe's does not: They will send it to you afterwards. *There's also high turnover of merchandise in the tiny store: When you're not there there's a ton of activity behind the scenes.

I've been looking for a good pair of jeans to wear on the daily and so when I passed by this place,…read moreI thought it might've had what I was looking for. This place is pretty small, but packed to the brim. They do offer a quite a few higher end options, as well as a few very high options and regular options. I would say this is leaning more high end for a vintage place. They also have a small selection of vintage jewelry that are reasonably priced. I got a pair of cute Rag and Bone jeans for ~$45 so definitely a good cop in my opinion! I was a bit....nervous though about the process to try on the pants. At first glance, there doesn't seem to be a fitting room, but when I asked the sales associate, he said there was. Well....it turns out the fitting room is just a very small area in the middle of the store where they pull some curtains around you. I was kind of nervous because anyone could just walk into the curtains at any point and see me changing. Fortunately, I had a friend with me who I made guard the curtains, but I feel like this would've been a nerve wracking experience for individuals shopping alone :(

I consider this place "the Bergdorf Goodman's for the Creative Individual!"…read more The owner is wonderful.

Very kind owner, unusual items, including long quilted coats from Uzbekistan, designer items. Small…read morebut a nice experience