Sustainable Holiday Gifts, As told By East Village Vintage Vendors

From western wear to vintage matchbooks, ThriftEd Mag asked New York City vintage vendors for their holiday gifting recommendations.

Dec 18

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Secondhand Stories: Thrifted Fashion Books as Christmas Gifts, Coffee Table Classics

Each fashion lover’s book is sourced secondhand for maximum sustainability effect this holiday season.

Dec 15 • Montess Hughes

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Bins, Karma, Whales: The Secret Language of Thrift

Thrifting culture has evolved.

Dec 2

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November 2025

Mapping New York’s Secondhand Scene: The Vision of Nik’s Thrifts

Nikki Foster recounts the vision and origins of Nik’s Thrifts and how she’s mapping out New York’s secondhand scene.

Nov 25 • Nik's Thrifts

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Reconstructed: Giving Vintage Sneakers a Second Life

An interview with designer Samuel Falzone

Nov 7 • Youssef Elbehri

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October 2025

Thrift vs Vintage vs Antique vs Deadstock: What’s the Difference?

Understanding thrift, vintage, antique, and deadstock distinctions is key for shoppers, resellers, and sustainability advocates alike navigating the…

Oct 28

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How New York City’s Beacon’s Closet Came to Be

Few names are as synonymous with New York City’s secondhand scene as Beacon’s Closet.

Oct 3 • Youssef Elbehri

September 2025

Second Lives: An Upcycling Story Woven from Waste

Each project began with scraps and discards, but the result is far more than furniture or fabric.

Sep 19 • Youssef Elbehri

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August 2025

We’re So Back.

ThriftEd Mag returns. Now on Substack.

Aug 15

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