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Shopping in Park Slope: Thrifting on 5th Avenue
written by Warren Lewis Team
Fifth Avenue in the Park Slope neighborhood has become a commercial strip which will forever be synonymous with shopping. Lined with Park Slope stores, this retail haven is home to many high-end boutiques, as well as vintage stores. Thrifting is a favorite pastime in Brooklyn, and one of the best places for it is on 5th Avenue. Whether you're looking for vintage furniture, jewelry, clothes or just a small knick-knack for a gift, the Park Slope stores are a thrifter’s dream come true, and shopping in Park Slope is sure to deliver. Consider stopping by these Park Slope favorites.
Beacon's Closet: After opening their first store in Williamsburg in 1997, Beacon's Closet quickly became a popular thrift-shopping destination and now has three locations in New York, including the Park Slope location, which opened its doors December 26, 2002. A cozy place to shop, stop by frequently since this store constantly receives new stock.
Bob & Judi's Collectibles: This little antique shop opened in 1997 and has been receiving steady business since its doors opened. Providing a cool collection of quality antiques from jewelry to old toys, going to Bob & Judi's is like going to a flea market where only the best merchandise is still available.
Guvnor's Vintage: A quirky shop where unique vintage items is the specialty, Guvnor's Vintage has an unbeatable collection of quality merchandise. The shop also offers alterations on the clothing you purchase starting at around $4 for a hemming.
Housing Works: A staple in the New York non-profit scene, this upscale thrift store recently opened a new location in Park Slope. Offering amazing buys and a wide selection of items as to type and vintage, this organization donates all its profits to the homeless men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, which means you can do good while thrifting.
Thrift store shopping is an amazing way to shop for deals for one-of-a-kind items, as well as avoid paying department store prices, and have a unique neighborhood shopping experience. Whether you are on the hunt for a specific vintage item or just up for a day of window thrifting, consider shopping in Park Slope on 5th Avenue.
