I've seen this place set up on Sundays while on my weekly coffee and farmers market walks in Atwater. I decided to stop by their place and I also spotted this cute little trailer around corner that also sold vintage clothing. As I was browsing, I overheard the very grumpy lady from Velvet Threads tell an older lady (who might have been accompanying the trailer truck business) to MOVE herself and her chair off the sidewalk because it was HER SPACE. Like who does that ? She wasn't even in the way of either business and clearly she was a senior citizen. Then to top it off, she had a "tone" with just about everyone who asked her ANYTHING. All bad vibes and not someone who I'd want to support simply because of how they treat other people. Cute stuff and I saw a jacket I like, but HARD PASS. read more

Velvet Threads is open by appointment only at this time. (03/24/2021) If you want to make an appointment to buy, sell or rent call 323 455 9954 Thanks read more

The shop seems to be open by appointment only at this time but it looks like the owner is selling items outside the store on weekends. Things were always overpriced when the store was open and they still are. Also the owner seems to have mental health problems which results in unpleasant experiences for the customers. read more

The only reason I'm giving this place more than one star is because they have some GORGEOUS hats and clothes. The day I went, there was a few people browsing the items hung up outside, but it wasn't really busy. The woman working there didn't greet us, and she eyed my boyfriend and I like we were going to shoplift everything we touched. Also, the prices.. Ah.. Hmm.. So I didn't notice tags on the few items I picked up, but I guessed things were expensive by how the sales lady reacted when I picked something up. (I mean, I know how to handle vintage, I own a lot of it, but she looked like she was gonna have an aneurysm) I saw a cute headband with an attached veil, not in super great condition, the veil had some holes and the flowers around the ends were a bit discolored, but not totally busted or anything.. When I asked how much it was, I expected it to be around $15, maybe $20.. She told me "THAT is $40" and then added "it's from the 1970's" in a very condescending tone. Ha. Yeah I doubt I'd ever make the mistake of browsing here again, let alone buying anything. Actually, fxck it.. That woman was super rude to us, I AM going to give this place one star. read more

I've been to a lot of small stores that are supposed to have a lot of "Vintage" clothing, but usually it's all crazy stuff from the 80's, BUT THIS PLACE IS LEGIT!! 40's hats and shoes, jewelry and even some Rennaissance clothes!! This place was a great find for me. I only wish I didn't live so far from it. :-/ If you need some REAL vintage items, check this place out! $$ read more

This was one of the worst shopping experiences I have ever had. I visited this shop for the second time with my friend, and we each brought our children with us. Our children are older - ages 10-13, and our girls love to shop at vintage stores. They are very respectful and understand how to behave in shops. The owner of the store was very rude from the instant we arrived. She followed our children around the shop like a hawk and at one point, when my daughter picked up a $5.00 piece of jewelry, she grabbed it from her hand and said, "You ask me when you can pick something up". She made us all very uncomfortable and it was a very unpleasant experience. When we left the store (earlier than we planned because we felt we were made to leave), we walked down the street and crossed it and the owner came out after us with an empty hanger. She asked us where a pink top was that one of our girls had tried on. My friend's daughter did not know where she had left it after trying it on. The store is a giant mess - clothes everywhere, piles on chairs, packed onto racks - it could have been anywhere. The shop owner stood there with the empty hanger continuing to insist that we would know where the top was and I said to her, "Are you insinuating that we stole the top?" She simply said, "Well I can't find it!". This was mortifying. For this woman to be rude, unwelcoming and then to ultimately accuse a child of stealing a top from her highly disorganized and second rate vintage store, is outrageous. I will never ever shop here again. read more

Horrible shopping experience. Owner is rude and Unpleasant to talk to. Inside is disorganized like a junk yard but outrageously high prices. You are better finding good stuff at Out of the Closet across the street. I like to patronize mom and pops establishments, but no thanks- you won't get my business. read more

Very eclectic selection of vintage and unusual clothing, shoes and accessories. Prices are very reasonable, items are in good condition. And the store is clean, something that is dismissed in vintage shops.Open to the public on weekends only, this vintage shop caters to stylists on regular business days and it's understandable why; it's a great B-12 injection for inspiration. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place... so many cute things.. I have only been there once only because I'm so busy but its true vintage shop. If I could I'd be there every weekend! Only open to the public on Sat. and Sunday.. Cash only ... very nice owner and adorable dog! Definitely one of my favorite places! read more

I stopped by here on my way back from the Farmer's Market and and fell in love with this wonderful spot. One of the owners was there and she helped me pick out a slew of funky and stylish dresses that I can wear while pregnant and afterwards. She went through the racks and was able to find me a few dresses that I wouldn't normally even think would look good on me, but they looked great! I left with two new dresses that i can't wait to wear. Great customer service, they really know what they are doing over there amd quality vintage wear. Happy to have found them, will be back as often as i can. read more

It has a lot of cool things, filling the shop so much it is about to burst. Maybe if the prices were lower,. then there would be less stuff. I didn't see anyone while shopping, but then that is how I like it, being a Leave Me Alone-type shopper. read more

Cool store they know what there doing! felt like Carnaby street circa 1969! The owners is really cool -She seems like the real article herself! brought back from that time. She knew a lot about... what I consider the best time in fashion mid 60's -early 70's when fashion and music merged.(what we see now regurgitated over and over ) Thats really when it all started - from pioneers like ... Francoise Hardy,Anita Pallenberg ,Jane Birkin, Marianne Faithful, Loulou de la Falaise,jean Shrimpton ..Bardot etc . If any of this rings a bell this store is for you.If it doesn't then maybe it more for you. Now that I know about it I'll keep going back ... it was a good trip :) read more

I discovered Velvet Threads shortly after moving to Atwater Village a few years ago. I'm in the fashion business and couldn't believe the huge inventory they had of vintage designer clothes and accessories (von Furstenburg, Chanel, Dior etc.). The prices are rock bottom, less than half of what you'd pay on Melrose or Hollywood Boulevard, and it turns out that Evita -- who owns the store -- is a professional stylist who's been working in television, film and print for years. She's a pleasure, and can tell you what looks good on you! I also wanted to mention -- because I read a couple of the negative posts here -- that I'm usually with my two daughters when I go into the store, which is only open on the weekends. I've never had a problem, but my girls don't break things or shoplift. read more

So I had gone in by myself to check out some items and I didn't even get a simple greeting. Was it because I was in exercise attire? I go in with my 5 year old nephew a few days later. I wouldn't have taken him with me if I knew he was the type to grab things. Anyways, as soon as I walk in this time and after I tell my nephew out loud to not touch anything, the sales rep shouts, "BE CAREFUL WITH THE BABY, I HAVE JEWELRY!". Keep in mind that this was as soon as I walked in. I walked out right away. I was actually going to buy a $250 leather purse, but the poor customer service pushed me away. No thank you! read more

Velvet Threads has GREAT 'old school' vintage. The real deal, you get to DIG!!!! Here's the thing, it's ALL treasure...hats, shoes, clothes, purses, accessories, from 1900s to 80s designer funk. The only other VINTAGE store I love more is BOBBY FROM BOSTON in Massachusetts! read more