How Do Vintage Clothing Shops Get Their Clothes?

Vintage clothing has recently come back in style. Especially popular are certain brand logos that were popular in their era, such as music groups and television shows. Slowly, but surely, these vintage items are making their way back into circulation through savvy shop owners and those looking for extra cash.

Advertising - Shop owners advertise in newspapers, trade circulars, and wherever else they can place ads. They know that many attics and basements contain long forgotten boxes of clothing stored away. People are willing to dig them out if there's a chance they can sell them and make extra storage space and money in the process.

Yard sales - Another opportunity for the gathering of vintage goods by shop owners is yard sales; especially yard sales in older communities. These save the shop owner or clothing buyer money and time. While there, they can speak to the occupants and ask about specifically what they're looking for. Even if the occupant doesn't have anything, they may know of a friend or family member who does. Yard sales are an opportunity to network.

Buyouts and Closeouts - Consignment shops go out of business like any other business can. This is an opportunity for the vintage clothing shop owner to stock up on new inventory by buying in bulk at discounted prices.

Thrift Stores - It is common for people to dispose of unwanted items at thrift stores. In fact, they're often a treasure trove of vintage and antique items long forgotten and unwanted, including clothing. One just needs to know what to look for.