Shopping local consignment, thrift and vintage stores helps reduce waste, support small business owners and sparks new hobbies among those who get a thrill out of rummaging through pre-owned goods on a Saturday afternoon. With mass consumerism running rampant with the ease of online shopping and next-day delivery options at major retailers, it’s easy to settle for convenience over quality. However, the Triad hosts a handful of locations that provide high-quality, pre-owned goods at an affordable price that benefits the environment and local economy this holiday season. Before checking Amazon or “fast fashion” websites for the media, art or clothing items you need, shop secondhand in the Winston-Salem area to keep the environment healthy and local businesses happy. Below are just a few of the fabulous thrift and consignment joints in the area that offer unique, pre-owned products with storefronts just as charming.
Revision Vintage
Open since 2023, the vibrant signage of Revision Vintage at 313 East Market Street in Greensboro is hard to miss. Beautifully and creatively painted, charming exterior colors signal just the type of antiques, vintage finds and oddities that happen to be inside.
The interior of Revision Vintage is charming and carefully curated with clothing, home goods, books and other formerly owned finds. Affordability is a priority for the Revision team, who believes that just because something is vintage or antique doesn’t mean it should break the bank. Interested in taking a look around? Browse the store floor Thursdays through Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check out Revision Vintage on Facebook, and follow the team on Instagram at @revisionvtg.
Happy Hour Vintage
With a name as enticing as Happy Hour Vintage, how could you not have a fun Saturday of thrift shopping at a funky storefront with friends? Happy Hour is another eclectic and fun-to-browse shop that is a perfect stop for a weekend thrift haul. At 610 Trade Street NW in Winston-Salem, Happy Hour Vintage carries goods and collectibles that shoppers are unlikely to find in many other places around town. Sip a mimosa at brunch before exploring the store floor and fighting the temptation to purchase vintage décor, art, jewelry, apparel, accessories and more.
Happy Hour Vintage is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m, Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Follow @happyhourwsnc on Instagram to see sneak peeks of what you can find in store.
Nosilla Vintage
Downtown Greensboro’s Nosilla Vintage is a small business housing vintage and hard-to-find goods with a tagline toting timeless clothing for a modern wardrobe. The name Nosilla is actually a play on words, spelling owner Allison’s name backwards (intentionally, of course). Find Nosilla Vintage located inside Design Archives at 342 South Elm Street in Greensboro, which is well known as a longstanding vintage staple and winner of many local awards for its off-the-beaten-path offerings. You can also find Allison’s pieces at the Design Archives in Winston-Salem on Fourth Street. Visit Nosilla Vintage online at nosillavintage.com to read more, and follow @nosillavintage on Instagram.
With the Greensboro location owned by Ryan Ray, Triad shoppers have their fair share of finds to choose from. Design Archives is always on the hunt for new vendors. Interested in having your pieces sold in the shop? Fill out a vendor application online at shopdesignarchives.com.