Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day

Support your local thrift shops this National Thrift Shop Day on Saturday, August 17! National Thrift Shop Day is a great opportunity to raise awareness and promote the important initiatives of non-profit thrift stores while also reducing waste.

Flatiron & NoMad is home to several different secondhand shops where you can celebrate the day and show your support all year round.

Buffalo Exchange, 114 West 26th Street, (212) 675-3535, @buffaloexchange
A pioneer within the secondhand retail community, Buffalo Exchange has been buying, selling and trading clothing since the 1970s. Stop by to thrift trendy and vintage items to upgrade your wardrobe.

Crossroad’s Trading Co., 24 West 26th Street, (646) 398-7917, @crossroadstrading
Being one of the first to establish the idea of secondhand clothing as an alternative to traditional retail, Crossroads is a secondhand shop that sells gently used clothing for cash or trade. Head to Crossroads Trading on National Thrift Shop Day for refreshments, a chance to enter a $1000 gift card giveaway, and more! Learn more here.

The Goodwill Store, 103 West 25th Street, (646) 638-1725, @goodwillnynj
Stop by your local Goodwill to thrift and donate unique items from clothing to home décor. By shopping at Goodwill, you support their mission to offer job training and empowerment to individuals with barriers to employment.

Housing Works Thrift Shop, 157 East 23rd Street, (212) 529-5955, @housingworks
Housing Works is a non-profit organization that works to end the AIDS and homelessness crises in New York City. With donations from the surrounding community, Housing Works sells an extensive collection of clothing, art, furniture, and more at discounted prices.

TTH Vintage Boutique, 40 West 25th Street, (212) 627-1750, @tthvintageboutique
A chic resale shop, TTH Vintage Boutique offers a curated selection of gently used vintage, new, and used men’s and women’s clothing as well as home décor items. Upgrade your wardrobe while shopping for a cause. All net proceeds from purchases support the non-profit Hearts of Gold, that supports homeless mothers and their children.

Header & Thumbnail Photo Credit: TTH Vintage Boutique