Ready to update your wardrobe + elevate your personal style? Instead of shopping retail in a big, cavernous mall, opt to spend time (and coin) at a secondhand or vintage store. From fenton bowls to Y2K Disney sweaters, here’s everything you need to know about shopping second hand in San Antonio.
The perks
- First, it’s eco-friendly — meaning you are lengthening the “life” of an article of clothing.
- Second, there are higher chances of finding unique pieces that’ll help you stand out from your peers.
- Third, you’d be directly supporting local businesses.
For the collector of sorts
Sol Tree Pop-Up Market | Southtown Vinyl, 1112 S. Saint Mary’s St. | First Friday and Second Saturday monthly | Here you’ll be able to find unique vintage clothes, browse local artwork, grab some food, and sift through records.
GG’s Emporium | 1716 Blanco Rd. | Monday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. | Discover an array of vintage toys, collectibles, comics, VHS tapes, and props.
Helotes Creek Studio | 1420 S. Alamo St. Ste., 103 | Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. | Add to your home decor with a selection of artwork from local creatives.
Armadillo Antiques | 7243 Blanco Rd. | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily | Beef up your home decor with vintage furniture finds and more.
San Antonio Furniture Finders | 1805 Blanco Rd. | Appointments only Monday-Friday, Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Browse through mid-century furniture like clocks, tables, chairs, and desks to add a personal touch to your home.
The fashionista destinations
Sundown Vintage | Locations and hours vary | This pop-up store offers classic finds for both casual and formal wear. Pro tip: Keep an eye on its Instagram for the next market location.
MINT Vintage | The Junction Antiques, 1704 Blanco Rd. | Open daily, 12-6 p.m. | Find groovy accessories perfect for tying together an outfit + browse the selection of colorful home decor.
Abandoned Apparel | 5509 San Pedro Ave. | Monday-Saturday, 1-7 p.m. | City Editor Nicholas found this store along the SATX Vintage Crawl route. Here, he picked up a Nike + Mini Cooper tee — they’ve been in his outfit rotation.
Divine Sunshine | Blue Star Art Complex, 1420 S. Alamo St. | Tuesday-Sunday, hours vary | Explore fashion through the decades at this vintage shop selling clothes, home decor, jewelry, and stickers.
Hello Tallulah | 1912 Fredericksburg Rd. | Wednesday-Sunday, 1-7 p.m. | Good things come in pink. Shop a specially curated collection of vintage clothing pieces from the 1950s to 1970s. Fun fact: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season six winner, Bianca Del Rio, has visited this store twice while stopping the Alamo City.
The Thrift Thru | 2021 San Pedro Ave., Suite #1 | Monday-Sunday, 12-7 p.m. | Shop a curated selection of vintage + second hand finds from the 1960s to today.
Pink Dreams Vintage | 726 Fredericksburg Rd. | Wednesday-Thursday, 12-6 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 12-7 p.m. | Get lost in this treasure trove of all things clothing, accessories, vintage tech, and decor.
Sip and shop
House of Trends Co. | 1512 Fredericksburg Rd. | Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Grab a Beetlejuice latte from Metal Cup Coffee and shop a variety of men + women clothing.
Grey Moon Vintage | 2202 Broadway | Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Located in the Broadway News Park, you can get quite a bit of shopping here by supporting local businesses such as Mila Coffee, Curiosity Corner, and The Red Cat.
R+R Collective Co. | 1010 S. Flores St. Ste., 123 | Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Browse this mixed concept store if you’re looking for fashion, jewelry, and skincare while sipping coffee or tea.
Do you have a favorite vintage store in the Alamo City? Let us know.
