“SUPREME” VINTAGE FASHION IN PHILLY

Retro & Designer Duds Abound At Region’s Vintage Shops

PHILADELPHIA, October 24, 2012 – When Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection exhibition debuts on January 25, 2013, at The African American Museum in Philadelphia, visitors will have the chance to ogle 70 of the girl group’s gorgeous gowns, along with ample accessories. The display will certainly inspire nostalgia for the social importance and musical richness of the 1960s and ’70s—not to mention the eras’ glam looks. Luckily, the Philadelphia area abounds with great vintage boutiques to satisfy any retro fashion itch. In Center City, South Philly and beyond, these shops offer couture classics, estate finds and mint-condition bargains that will keep Supremes’ fans who love to shop hangin’ on…

Rittenhouse Square:

• Immortal Uncommon Resale – This second-floor shop sells last year’s and last decade’s high-end pieces, including Koret bags, Tod’s driving mocs, Prada pumps, vintage YSL and pieces that first hung on the racks at Joan Shepp and Neiman’s. 125 S. 18^th Street, 2^nd floor, (215) 563-2344
• Knit Wit – Known for its new pieces—Haute Hippie, Paul Smith, Alexander Wang—this 40-year-old shop recently moved into a new space, where it continues to stock amazing estate jewelry costing hundreds of dollars into the thousands. 1729 Chestnut Street, (215) 564-4760, knitwitonline.com
• Plage Tahiti – The younger sister of Knit Wit, this boutique is a source for it-label jeans and going-out wear, plus vintage costume jewelry. 128 S. 17^th Street, (215) 569-9139, knitwitonline.com
• Richard Kenneth – This walk-in closet of a jewelry store carries the classically precious, from antique diamond rings to perfectly preserved pearls to tip-top condition Omega Seamasters. 202 S. 17^th Street, (215) 545-3355
• Samuel T. Freeman & Co. – America’s oldest auction house—established in 1805—specializes in very special sales. Its annual schedule includes estates, fine art and, once yearly, couture. 1808 Chestnut Street, (215) 563-9275, freemansauction.com
• Second Time Around – Tibi, Tory Burch, DVF, Pucci and Prada pepper the racks of the local outpost of this national mini-chain, a favorite among shoppers and consignors alike. 1728 Chestnut Street, (215) 988-9903, secondtimearound.net
• Sophisticated Seconds – One of Philly’s cutest blocks is home to this upscale consignment shop featuring gently worn merchandise and a smattering of vintage evening wear. 2019 Sansom Street, (215) 561-6740, sophisticatedseconds.com

Pine Street:

• Addiction Studio – Gucci, Sigerson Morrison and YSL labels peek out of bags and shoes at this jewel-box make-up studio/vintage boutique. 1024 Pine Street, (267) 687-5446, addictionstudios.com/home
• Blendo – Filled to overflowing with retro furnishings, artisan-made jewelry, cocktail sets and kitsch, this store has a fun-to-explore rack of dresses, coats and more. 1002 Pine Street,

(215) 351-9260, shopblendo.com

• Halloween – Practically hidden from view, Halloween specializes in custom and unusual finds. Approximately 10% of its stock claims previous owners. 1329 Pine Street, (215) 732-7711
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