Vintage clothing is around every corner in
Any woman (sorry guys, men are prohibited from
entering) who has an appreciation for style and enjoys spending hours riffling
through clothes should immediately trek to the tucked-away warehouse near
downtown. Leave your insecurities
at the door—the warehouse lacks a changing room, but stripping down to
your skivvies is a small sacrifice compared to the deals you will inevitably
find. Shareen’s giant vintage showroom is chock-full of goodies from nearly
every era. Racks upon racks of hand-selected items line the walls of this concrete paradise. Although some mild digging is required, gems like ’60s
minis and ’70s flower-child gowns can be found. And sprinkled
among the Pucci lookalikes are whimsical costumes. The themed parties that
you have been dreading instantly become exciting when you discover a new obsession
with the perfect St. Patty’s day lederhosen, or a rad ’80s sequined blazer. And
the fun doesn’t stop at apparel. Suede boots, patent-leather belts and Jacqueline Kennedy–esque
pillbox hats are strewn around the showroom as well.
Scouring vintage finds is not the only thing
that Shareen is known for around L.A. She designs her own high-end line that is
sold in such boutiques as Barneys in
Since the warehouse is only open three days a week, the best time to go is Wednesday so that the fresh inventory has not been picked over. And the best part of Shareen Vintage? Almost every item is priced between $30 and $40. Now that’s worth taking the day off!
