This gem is tucked in the corner of a strip center in Ft Thomas, KY. It's literally stuffed with…read moreunique gifts, antiques, vintage and upcycled home decor. Every room in my home has treasures I've found there: lamps, vases, antique tables, candleabras, statues, clocks. These one-of-a-kind items always attract the attention of my friends when they visit. If you enjoy discovering unique things at reasonable prices, this is the place to shop.

Friendly staff. Great place to browse for nothing in particular. Can't wait to come back when it's…read moredecorated for Christmas!

Emily took a very loose fitting dress top and tailored it to fit perfect! Also replaced a zipper in…read morea pair of slacks within a week's time! She is so professional and now working on reconstructing a dress that is way too big and sizing down. I highly recommend her and reply's promptly.

Emily was fantastic! I came to her for some alterations to my wedding dress and it fits perfectly…read more It was a fast process so that I had my wedding dress well in advance. She was great to work with and the location is pretty easy to get to.

The owner knows her stuff! She has great taste and knows the fashion world. Her selections are…read moretop notch and in great condition. Well worth the price tag for the rare items you cannot find or duplicate so easily. To top it off, her window dressing is impeccable! I'll have to take pictures to show you what I mean. She's the bright spot on the Northside!

I am updating a previous 5-star review based on recent experiences. Please note in my previous…read morereview how I specifically address the fact that the business owner is willing to negotiate on prices and commonly gives discounts on large quantities. This is important for the information below Quick take: If you decide to try Hi-Bred, I hope you have deep pockets. And don't forget, the owner is always right, never the customer. Back story: I have shopped at Hi-Bred nearly two dozen times over the past 9 years. In the past, when the owner (Shawna) was located at her previous space near Walnut Hills, I really enjoyed visiting her. The selection was good and the prices were fair. Nearly every time I purchased with her she would negotiate on bulk sales and willingly offered discounts for items that had issues; loose buttons or tiny tears. As is common with vintage clothing stores in Cincinnati (Pixel 19 vintage, RAD OTR, etc.) the more clothing you purchase the more willing they are to offer a bulk discount... some places even advertise this. The last few times I had been to Hi-Bred I left disappointed with the selection, the prices, and inclusion. However, I kept returning in hopes I was visiting on an off day. As the operator of a small family owned business myself, I understand the stress of an operation such as this... and we all have bad days. I get it. However, I also know this is the career I picked and that fair prices, patience, and kindness are the ingredients to success. Sadly, these critical ingredients are now missing at Hi-Bred. More details about the owners communication: The last three times I had been in, Shawna seemed very unwelcoming. I totally understand having an off day and was sad to see her so distant. I hoped that she would return to her friendly self in time. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. On my most recent trip I brought up a trench-coat I wanted to buy and asked for the price as the tag had fallen off. I soon realized that I had seen the tag on the floor and brought it up to the front. The tag was indeed for the coat in question, it was $150 which I communicated to her. She then proceeded to print out a new price tag and re-labeled the jacket for $200, $50 more than it was when I walked into the store. How does math like this work? A customer is interested so you raise the price? I have spent a lot of time and money here. I would estimate that I have made a dozen different transactions at this establishment since my first visit in 2015. The vast majority of these transactions saw some sort of discount for one or all items. She was always willing and happy to negotiate when I purchased several items at once. So on my most recent visit I attempted to once again negotiate, as we had always done, to buy four items. Some Buttons were coming loose on a cardigan so I hoped that she may discount the item accordingly. However, before I could finish speaking she cut me off and told me that I was being rude for even asking. She followed up with stating that she wouldn't come to my place of business and ask for a discount. I found this extremely distasteful. Shawna has no idea what I do for business. In fact, customers come in all the time asking for discounts, samples, free goods, etc. In the real world, negotiation is the definition of business. We negotiate our insurance rates, supplier fees, royalties, contract prices, and much more. Shawna continued and carried on stating that the cost of rent was so high where she was located and the pandemic was extremely challenging for her... As if she had been the only person to go through it. And how am I, a customer, supposed to know your rent rates? Shawna isn't the same friendly person I use to do business with. I understand recent struggles as a small business owner, but one thing I would never do is take my frustrations out on my customers! Why bite the hand that feeds you? The owners comments about the cost of living and the cost of rent were extremely tone deaf and hypocritical. The customer isn't responsible for your rent rates, you signed the contract. Sad to see Hi-Bred is a shell of what it use to be. Best of luck, I hope you can bounce back

Stu and Amanda have created a collection that cannot be beat! The prices are incredible, the…read moreselection and amount of all different clothes, home, and accessories is insane. Stu makes you feel so welcome and even spent maybe 30 minutes with me helping me pick out items he knew I would love. I had the best time and will be coming back over and over again.

I randomly heard of this place and decided to check it out, on a Sunday. WOAH! I'm in love with…read morethis place. I suggest going early enough, so you can properly peruse ALL the inventory (all while not making a mess) and take your time. This place feels like the Studio 54 of ALL vintage shops. VERY exclusive. Sundays are the only days you can go without having an appointment. I met Stu and he is literally awesome!!!!! He gave me the greatest discount and was so authentic. I can't wait to go back!!! - Richard

A lot of variety, fair prices. Stuff I've not seen anywhere else. Definitely worth the visit!…read more*Note: Just avoid the pothole in the right lane on Mitchell Ave., about a block from here (northbound)...Cost me a muffler!

Flamingo Haven Antique Mall is an unassuming shop in an unassuming location. It's not super easy to…read morefind, but once you do you'll find a treasure trove of goodies to look through. There are lots of twists and turns in Flamingo Haven. It's kinda fun. I didn't find anything I couldn't live without, but it'll be fun to come back and look around. I'm glad this place is here. I wish there were more antique malls like Flamingo Haven.

Marjorie is utterly adorable: so friendly, so welcoming, so sweet and helpful. This place has a mix…read moreof vintage and more modern. There was a random mix of no name brands to Prada to Ann Taylor. Prices were about $20-65 for what I looked at. There were a few scarves, lots of jewelry, shoes, handbags. The sign on the door said 100% of proceeds go to charity. I didn't find anything, but stop in and see if you do!

We popped in and got the cutest jacket for our gal. Super nice staff and it goes to charity. Worth…read morea quick visit for those visiting OTR.

A unique vintage store that's really fun to explore. It's two stories filled with a variety of…read moreitems, including vintage clothing, shoes, kitchenware, typewriters, vinyl records, and all kinds of interesting knickknacks. The overall style has a western-meets-grungy vibe, with plenty of old shirts and unique finds throughout. Even if you're just browsing, it's a fun place to look around and discover something unexpected.

I somehow managed to forget a photo or two of the magic that Tim curated…read more A nifty space full of gems and locally executed artists with Tim's open gallery. I dug the recent artist, as she reminds me of a creative back home in Louisville that I may or may not have a piece or two from! When it comes to art with energy, I'm a sucker. We nabbed special pieces, while enjoying conversation with Tim. I cannot recommend this space enough.

An absolutely astounding collection of vintage clothing, shoes, handbags, hats and jewelry fills…read morethis space to the brim. It's packed, which is both its best and worst feature. It can be hard to move through the racks and properly look at what's hanging without ending up with piles of clothing at your feet. So, perhaps a larger space is in order to house all the great garments, etc.? Back to the positives, the displays are very creative, both in and outside the shop, and you are bound to find something amazing if you give yourself enough time to browse.

Wow wow wow!!!! I cannot say enough good things about this place! The amount of incredibly…read moremaintained vintage coupled with the kindest, most helpful staff (Amy and Bon are their names I think, yall rock!) made this such an enjoyable experience!!! Cannot wait to come back!

This lovely little vintage shop is just fantastic. Always a great selection of wonderfully…read morewhimsical vintage clothing and accessories. They also have a room with some vintage furniture and knick-knacks and owner is just as lovely as the shop itself.

Really cute, eclectic shop . She has lots of interesting clothing and items for the homeread more