Where to Shop Yesterday’s Trends Today
We’re all looking for ways to be friendlier to the planet these days. And two great ways of doing this are to shop consignment shops for clothes and vintage/antique stores for furniture and home goods. Fast fashion clothes are made of less-than-quality materials and use an incredible amount of resources to make, all for them to be tossed aside quickly due to the poor quality and the expectation that consumers will want the next thing that’s fashionable. Modern furniture is usually made with particle board and is much less durable than antique or vintage furniture. So instead of buying furniture that won’t last and will have to be replaced, buy durable pieces instead!
Consignment/Vintage Clothing Shops:
1.) Sugar Plum Consignments: 6100 Primacy Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38119. A great selection of accessible and high-end fashion brands. They’re on Instagram.
2.) Blue Suede Vintage: 486 N Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38112. Offering clothing and accessories from the 1920s-the 2000s. They have a storefront and do popups around town. Give them a follow on Instagram!
3.) His & Her Consignment Boutique: 875 West Poplar Ave. Suite 1, Collierville, TN 38017. A focus on both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Check them out on Instagram.
4.) Simply Divine/Jackie’s Closet: Popping up all over town or shop online. A size-inclusive shop with a wide variety of styles. Check them out on Facebook.
5.) Plato’s Closet: various locations around town. This is a chain with a huge selection with lots of trendy options.
6.) Repeat Boutique: 3586 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38122. With proceeds benefiting the Junior League of Memphis, they have everything from housewares to books to even children’s clothes. They too feature new items on their Instagram feed.
7.) Clothes Mentor: Located in Cordova AND Arlington, this is a one-stop-shop for all your shopping needs and wants. You can also sop online!
8.) Second Kiss Vintage: 1555 Madison Ave, Ste 102, Memphis, Tennessee 38104. It’s got clothing, jewelry, and other accessories. Located inside Minglewood Plaza. Follow them on Instagram.
Vintage/Antique Furniture Shops:
1.) Heriloom House: 2129 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. This is the newest vintage store on the block. Known for their create your own plate wall and build your bar area, you can find so many fun things. There is also a gallery space located in one room featuring local artists! Give them a follow on Instagram.
2.) Quantum Antique Gallery: 5696 Summer Ave., Memphis, TN 38134. From chinoiserie to table settings to the most gorgeous furniture, this is a fun place to explore! They’re also on Instagram.
3.) Antique Warehouse Mall: 2563 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38112. If you’ve got an hour (or 5) to kill, this is the place to do it. You can find the best stuff in here! Truly the OG of antique malls in Memphis.
4.) Sheffield Antiques Mall: 684 West Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 38017. This is the go-to place for higher end antiques and vintage furniture. They also have a great collection of art. Follow them on Instagram.
5.) Habitat for Humanity Restore: With a couple of locations in the area, I feel like this is the ultimate, “Hear me out.” You can really find some great pieces here! I especially have been lucky browsing the kitchen stuff. Yes, most of it will be newer things, but it’s worth a look.
6.) Flashback: 2304 Central Ave, Memphis, TN, 38104. Known as the “Vintage Department Store,” it’s a one-stop shop for all things vintage and fun (including clothing)! They’re on Instagram!
7.) A Moment in Time: 5855 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38134. Also on Summer (are you sensing a theme?), this is the place to go for vintage collectibles (books, toys, sports stuff, etc.). They are on Instagram as well.
8.) Palladio: 2169 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. With three showrooms within walking distance of this original one on Central, you can find home furnishings, antiques, art, garden items, and a cafe. Follow along on Instagram.
9.) La Maison Antiques: 4768 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117. Featuring antiques and interior designing and merchandise, this East Memphis store is gorgeous. Follow on Instagram.
