Williamsburg is a mecca for lovers of all things vintage, with boutiques such as Amarcord, Antoinette, Brooklyn Woke Vintage, Chickee’s Vintage, Le Grand Strip, and Rugged Road & Co. selling everything from Louis Vuitton handbags and 1970s band T-shirts to early Brownie cameras and handwoven rugs. (And from spring through autumn, the Brooklyn Flea is a must-visit.) Numerous big-name brands have a presence in Williamsburg too, among them Apple, Ganni, Muji, Nike, Patagonia, and Paul Smith. Even Hermès is planning to open a boutique, or at least a pop-up shop, in Williamsburg in spring 2023. Add to the mix numerous unique stores spotlighting the new and the novel, and you have the Williamsburg shopping scene in a nutshell.
7115 by Szeki
“Less is more,” “timelessness over trends,” and “quality trumps quantity” are the guiding philosophies of this apparel boutique. In addition to its original Lower East Side shop, 7115 by Szeki has only two other stores, in Williamsburg and in Copenhagen. Its simple, beautifully tailored small-batch clothing is the sartorial equivalent of Japandi style, a seemingly effortless marriage of Japanese and Scandinavian ease.
Brooklyn Denim Co.
In addition to its own brand of made-in-the-USA jeans, jackets, dresses, and T-shirts, Brooklyn Denim Co. sells well-crafted, top-quality casualwear from local makers and cult favorites such as 3sixteen, Live Live Supply, and Schott. If you somehow can’t find your ideal style and fit of jean among its vast selection, you can get measured for a custom-tailored pair.
Leif
Batik mud-cloth pillows and hand-blown glass vases, trivets woven of abaca and table lamps wrapped in raffia, baskets from Morocco and artwork from the Netherlands: Leif sells home decor you won’t see everywhere else. It’s also a great source for gifts such as artisanal jewelry, intricately beaded clutches, and lushly fragranced candles.
TAGS
TAGS is an acronym for “timeless apparel, getaway style,” and its clothing is designed to be fuss-free, comfortable, and easy to mix, match, and pack, all while looking great. In addition to suitcase-friendly apparel, footwear, and bags from labels including Loeffer Randall, LoveShackFancy, and Rails, the Brooklyn shop now offers a curated assortment of jewelry, fragrances, and home accents.