An Underground Guide to AlburquerqueBarrett House Attic
Posted on November 7, 2011
You know those thrift stores where everything is totally crappy and you have to dig for hours to find what you’re looking for? And even when you buy something, you’re probably going to have to reattach a button/work on a stain/deal with odor from the armpit? Or those thrift stores where you’re kind of dubious about how your money or donations are being used? Yeah, well, Barrett House Attic is the opposite of those. Continue Reading
Shoes on a Shoestring
Posted on October 18, 2011
Sure, it may look like an import from Dallas or Phoenix, but Shoes on a Shoestring is Albuquerque’s very own, and it all started on Montgomery & Louisiana.
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Off Broadway Vintage Clothing & Costumes
Posted on September 30, 2011
It’s the middle of March and you need an Alice costume for one day only, and beyond the fact that you refuse to order online because it doesn’t stimulate the local economy, you can’t wait, anyway. Continue Reading
LA Underground
Posted on March 28, 2011
The hip-hop store. If you know the five elements and need a record, some skinny caps, or that obscure red for your latest piece, it’s the natural choice. Continue Reading
Birdland the Hippie Store
Posted on March 28, 2011
High-quality items from masks to costumes from around the world hanging from every inch. Spend some time checking out the massive display case of body jewelry, or slip out back to see a true gallery of glass art (functional and non-). Continue Reading
Savers & Thrift Town
Posted on March 28, 2011
Stock your kitchen, light your living room, and find a cheap pair of slacks. Thrift Town tends to stock higher-quality stuff; Savers is a free-for-all of glassware, ancient electronics, vintage luggage and the cream of your 6th grade reading list. Continue Reading
The Purple Pink Rhino
Posted on March 28, 2011
Quickly becoming the place to resell your old drape for (slightly used) replacements. Men’s and women’s, plus purses, shoes, and accessories. A nice alternative to some of the more full-of-themselves chains you may be used to, but can no longer afford to love. Continue Reading
The Man’s Hat Shop
Posted on March 28, 2011
Stacked high with cowboy hats, fedoras, miner’s caps, top hats, berets and countless more, The Man’s Hat Shop is fun. They produce and brand their own wares. They measure your head… by putting a hat on it. Continue Reading
Larry’s Hats
Posted on March 28, 2011
Larry Koch’s hat shop is a great place for your next bowler, fedora, cloche, or Panama hat. Expect great service in spite of the cramped quarters, and a good selection of women’s accessories. 21 years makes Larry’s an icon on Central. Continue Reading
Kaufman’s West Army & Navy Goods
Posted on March 28, 2011
Self-declared “the most fascinating store in NM”, we’re not ones to argue. Camping gear, hats, or a gun holster, Kaufman’s has, well… everything. Locally-owned for over 20 years, Kaufman’s has held the “NM State Body Armor Contract” for over a decade, so you know they’re authentic. Continue Reading
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