Thrift and Vintage Shops in New York City

When I first started Fashion Steele NYC my main means of shopping for clothing was thrifting. I was a pretty broke graduate school student and found myself researching various thrift stores in New York City and visiting them all. I was already and avid thrift and vintage shopper when I lived in North Carolina visiting Goodwill’s in my hometown of…
West Village, NYC, NYC
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eBook: Thrift and the City by Monroe Steele

So I’ve always wanted to write a book. Specifically a book about where I thrift shop in New York City and a few tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. After months of procrastinating I’ve finally finished it! It’s a quick and easy 13 page guide on thrift and vintage shopping. As well as chalk full of destinations in Manhattan…
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