I just learned about Classic Loot this week and had to go check it out. It's a shop in Japantown…read morewith new and secondhand items, like men's and women's clothes, purses, jewelry, Sanrio merchandise, plushies, crafting kits, greeting cards, and more. It's very cute and very clean, and doesn't seem like a thrift shop at all. The young woman working there was friendly and helpful. I saw lots of little things I wanted to buy, like the tiniest Labubu I've ever seen, but didn't end up purchasing anything. Most of the clothes and accessories for females seemed targeted toward young people, but I'm glad I stopped in and checked out all of their cute loot. Be sure to bring change for the metered parking or plan to use your credit card.

Our first visit to San Jose's JapanTown. The Wife spent more time here than I was expecting for…read morethis kind of shop, since there were so many cute clothing options for her. She bought a flowered skirt that looked like 1968, but new. The sales girls were super friendly and encouraging, and there were plenty of unusual things for me to look at while she shopped. I learned about Smiskis figures, for instance. They have a bunch for trading only, and they also sell several other collectible figures. Not my thing, but interesting. Very cute and colorfully decorated interior.

Went thrifting this afternoon and my first stop was Black and Brown. I'd never been there before…read moreand wasn't sure what to expect. Wow, what an amazing store. They mainly sell vintage and modern secondhand clothes, bags, and shoes for women and men, but they also have new pottery from a designer called Familiar. The store is spacious and carefully curated. There is no thrift shop smell and it looks more like a cute boutique than a secondhand store. You can sell your clothes there, too. There are two floors of women's clothes and a separate men's shop across a little courtyard in the back. Most of the customers when I was there were young adults of both sexes. The store was busy on a Saturday in the late afternoon. Fortunately, they have a dedicated parking lot behind the shop with plenty of spaces. The staff welcomed me immediately when I walked in. I was interested in looking at purses and they had quite a few vintage and newer ones from designers like Coach, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, and Dooney & Bourke. I didn't buy any, but enjoyed checking out what they had to offer. I didn't pay too much attention to the clothes, except to notice that women's pant sizes on the second floor only seemed to go up to size 11/12. If they had bigger sizes, I didn't see them. Overall, I was impressed with Black and Brown and would like to go back.

I kept driving by this store and finally stopped in yesterday…read more The store is organized and clean and I found the staff helpful. It took some time to find items that interested me as I looked through the entire store (two floors for women and one for men). Some items were over priced but you can find some good gems here. Overall, I would recommend!

Since before this was a brick and mortar you could catch me outside a bar in the Bay expressing my…read morereverence for the designer who named this shop. Fresh, nostalgic, and always respecting the culture; Coldwater is a piece of streetwear that is truly original. Not another copycat, not a hype monster, not a take your money and act like a baller. Coldwater is a house of street intellect. If you cant come and see all the designers here I highly checking out JUBO's online boutique. Me and my closest homies buy and wear Jubo. We think you should too.

Best streetwear in San Jose by far! Quality products and the 3 brothers that run the store/brand…read moreare dope!

I love this little vintage market. The store is jam packed with midcentury, 70s, and 80s goods, all…read moreneatly displayed and nicely organized. Their offerings include metal sculptures, art glass, lamps, furniture, clothes, and ceramics. I like that they have lots of art on the walls for sale, too. If you are interested in vintage items, especially decor, don't miss New Found Market.

I've followed New Found Market on Instagram for a while and I'm always in awe of their gorgeous…read morepieces and retail space. Yesterday I finally went in person and the experience did not disappoint! The store is set up beautifully and Liz was super sweet and helpful. I wandered around for a good hour and a half because I kept finding new things to look at. Not once did Liz pressure me or think it was weird that I was just doing laps around the store looking at everything haha; she was happy to answer all my questions and was super knowledgeable about all the items. I absolutely love everything I purchased and I can't wait to go back and find more treasures. Definitely one of my all-time favorite shops in San Jose - I highly recommend any vintage/MCM lovers go and check it out!

Eclectic vintage clothing store with selections from many different eras, from the 1920s through…read morethe 2000s (supposedly even some Victorian era clothing in the back!). There's a ton to look through in this seemingly small space, so you could easily spend a few hours if you wanted to look through everything. Lots of narrow rows of clothing and even an upstairs area. Owner is friendly and can help point you towards the decade you're looking for.

Came here for burning man hunting. Found a cute crochet top and bottom, lots of fur coats, and a…read moresilvery rave top as well. The staff is very friendly and they have alot of vintage finds and even costumes in the back. Would def come back if u needed to find others things to dress up in!

Always wanted to stop in here for years and finally did! Small store with quality second hand…read moreproducts. End up purchasing a candle and a cute vintage Calvin Klein Jean jacket. There is something for everyone, you just have to really really look. It's a small space but crammed with precious stock. Chris the owner was so sweet and fun! Full of advice and knowledge about small businesses and stories about fashion pieces. This is a lady I could hang with! We would have so much fun! She was even trying to give me a discount and I told her; no need as small businesses suffer enough. I was just grateful that she offered. To me the experience and fun I had was well worth every penny. She was super happy and grateful that I purchased from her shop. I will be back to visit Chris and find more treasure pieces!

I absolutely love this boutique and the owner, Chris. She gave my boyfriend & I a lot of insight on…read morehow to start plus run a business. Her boutique hold varieties of selections from clothing/accessories to home goods & appliances. She even sells beautiful jewelry hand made by her. The prices are fair for all her products. Overall, the experience was amazing & I managed to pick up a cute oversized flannel for myself. Thank you again Chris for your kind words & wisdom. I look forward to shopping here again.

Spent the afternoon checking out the antiques at the Willow Glen Collective. I'd been there before…read moreseveral times, but not in the last five years or so. If you like vintage smalls, this is the place for you. They have lots of costume and sterling silver jewelry, glassware, ceramics, linens, toys, and just random treasures. The shop is so packed I had to go around twice to make sure I didn't miss anything. The two ladies working there this afternoon were friendly and helpful. They cheerfully unlocked the glass cabinets when I wanted to see something and there was never any pressure to buy. I learned the shop has been there for 44 years. I really wanted to support this small local business, so I bought a green Buddha statue for a shelf at home that needed refreshing. I'm happy with my purchase and I hope this shop is around for many more years.

A great collection of days gone by. Buy second hand and keep great stuff out of the landfills!read more

This store and its mission is absolutely AMAZING!…read more We are so thankful for the partnership and all the staff that have been so helpful and supportive throughout our newly developed partnership. Special shout to Erica, the store manager, she is so friendly, helpful and supportive of our program mission and student volunteers. The store also has amazing gems that you cannot find anywhere else. They have incredible pickers that have an eye for quality, trendy and unique items; at all reasonable prices. Additionally, this is a great store to get a cool gift, thrift or just shop. They have great items, very helpful and kind staff. We look forward to continuing to work together and to continue our partnership; and to do a little shopping! - Andrew

The service here is spectacular, but the store is quite small. The choices for purchase are…read moredefinitely of the highest quality - with many being high quality brand names. It is easy to spend a hundred dollars here, but you'll end up with an armful of great items at the same time.