Each season is a chance to renew yourself. Detroitisit curated a cool list of vintage & thrift stores in Detroit and nearby to refresh your outlook on Detroit’s ethical fashion scene. Creativity is bursting at the seams.
Vintage Fest Detroit is around the corner on July 28th, we thought we’d get in the spirit of thrift shopping along with other Detroit vintage shops. The Detroit fashion community has a unique & determined approach to reusing materials in raw artistic ways. Choose from vintage & modern styles that highlight sustainability in an urban city. Moreover, the beautiful minds of small business owners in Detroit. Several of these amazingly creative Detroit vintage & thrift shops are also woman-owned.
Detroit Is It rounded up a list to keep you updated on the best thrift stores in Detroit and nearby to shop online and in-person. Share with your shopping buddies!
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BORO
What better way to say “happy birthday” to BORO Detroit than to shop in-store or online? Celebrate their seven years as a small business with the concept of knowing nothing is new nor constant. Initially, was going to call the shop The Borrow, a play on borrowing/recirculating clothing as well as a slight nod to the NYC boroughs neighborhoods. Their first shop on Gratiot brought about change to move to their current location on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit. Click HERE to shop their wide selection of clothing and accessories or visit their Detroit shop. Our curation is a mix of era pieces, contemporary designer as well as quality basics. You’ll also find select wellness and self-care brands as well as home décor.
Location: 2857 E Grand Blvd Ste 103 Detroit
REGULAR CLOTHING
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One-of-a-kind is this next Detroit pop-up clothing store’s middle name. Regular Clothing, created by Jordan Jones, is a sustainable clothing brand based out of Detroit. You can also shop in-person at Not Sorry Goods. Their stylish one-of-a-kind bow clips are made from scrap fabrics. These cute & carefully made accessories are just a look at how they work their magical craft on clothes. Check out their fun crochet bags and pursue their unique blanket/quilt sweaters. Keep up with these clothing brands’ events, including markets, workshops, fashion shows, and more. Click HERE to shop their original upcycled clothing and more.
RARE 90S MICHIGAN WOLVERINES GLITTER DETAIL TULTEX SWEATSHIRT, PHOTO @WABISABI313 ON INSTAGRAM
WABI SABI 313
This list of thrift stores in Detroit is coming in hot, thanks to the cleverly curated Wabi Sabi 313 selection. Find your favorite preloved vintage and modern wears for men & women. There’s also a good mix of Detroit/Michigan sports apparel. With almost 5k followers on Depop, see what the hype is all about and pick yourself out something no one has seen you in yet! Catch this cool shop popping up at Eastern Market on Saturday, July 27 and Vintage Fest on July 28,2024.
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FLAMINGO VINTAGE DETROIT
This list of thrift stores in Detroit wouldn’t be complete without fanning the flame on Flamingo Vintage Detroit. After all, the shop is a renovated 100 year old Department Store in the heart of Southwest Detroit. Thrift yourself back in time with awesome finds from this shop that specializes in men’s and women’s clothing and accessories dating from the 1920’s-1990’s. Nikki Neuzil is the spunky entrepreneur behind Flamingo Vintage Detroit and she’ll help you find casual streetwear items as well as other standouts in the realm of dresses. Peruse timeless pieces in the cutest pinks & reds as well as other treasured outfits to get dressed up. For store hours and to shop online, click HERE to view their website.
Location: 5449 W Vernor Hwy., Detroit
CARHARTT JACKET WITH THIRD MAN RECORDS EMBROIDERY, PHOTO @PUBLIC_THRIFT ON INSTAGRAM
PUBLIC THRIFT
Public Thrift first launched in Corktown in January of 2020 in a tiny pop-up space. The team then went on a hiatus for a few years and reopened a store in Hamtramck in October 2022. Have a good time shopping in a communal setting with Public Thrift and their $10 Fill a Bag days and other great deals. This independent thrift store is a way for locals to shop sustainably and affordably while circulating business within the community. Public Thrift partners with mutual aid groups and nonprofits to donate excess items. Click HERE to view their website to learn more about their bag filling events, donation days, and Small Business Saturday events.
Location: 1620 Michigan Ave., Detroit
707CLOTHINGHEAVEN
MODEL, MAIYA LULU IN 707CH SELECT GARMENTS, PHOTO @707CLOTHINGHEAVEN ON INSTAGRAM
Thrift stores in Detroit magically transform the old into stunning wearable art pieces with peculiar garment styles & designs. Madison Muszynski is the passionate founder of 707CLOTHINGHEAVEN, which centers around core sustainability practices (I.e. upcycling, recycling, and reusing old materials). This creative shop carefully reimagines textile remnants to give them a second life. 707CH has signature tops including wraps and other well-crafted looks that give off a “tangled”, “snagged”, and all around-loosely hung scraps vibe. Did you know you can contact 707CLOTHINGHEAVEN for customs? Click HERE to shop their one-of-ones on their website.
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