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The 7 Best Vintage Clothing Stores In O'ahu Every Hawaiian Islander Absolutely Has To Visit

These local stores are full of iconic clothing and accessories that are definitely worth adding to your wardrobe.

Kiersty McKee

Jul 29, 2020

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The 7 Best Vintage Clothing Stores In O'ahu Every Hawaiian Islander Absolutely Has To Visit

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After receiving a generous amount of money for my high school graduation, my summer journey of revamping my wardrobe began. I do occasionally purchase from retail stores like PacSun, but thrift stores and vintage stores are my absolute favorite.

While thrift stores are good when you're on a budget, vintage stores have all of the good stuff in one place and the vibes are IMMACULATE! From Champion and Tommy Hilfiger to Leviʻs, Gucci, and Harley Davidson, vintage stores have it ALL! Although they can be a little pricier than the thrift store, the finds are amazing (and sometimes itʻs okay to splurge on yourself.)

I have not visited all of the stores I listed, but I am hoping to visit all of them in the near future. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

1. Harbor's Vintage

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Harbors Vintage, located in the heart of Honolulu, was the first vintage store I had ever visited.

Not only do they have a wide selection of clothing and accessories, but their staff are also the kindest people I have ever met!

They work extremely hard (especially in posting, selling, and shipping their items through Instagram and their website throughout the pandemic), and I respect their hustle so much. Shoutout to Harbors Vintage for being my OG!

This shop has so many different name brands ranging from Champion and Disney to A Bathing Ape and FOG Essentials as well as a huge shoe collection for sneakerheads.

2. Artesia Vintage

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This super cute shop is conveniently located on the ground floor of Ala Moana Shopping Center and I honestly discovered it by accident while walking to the post office.

The clothes were adorable...the variety of brands, accessories, sizes, and styles just made me extremely happy.

Plus the girl working there was so sweet, shoutout to her!

Besides the cropped t-shirt section (my personal favorite), their sunglass wall is so cute and affordable! Throughout the store, they had name brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Champion as well as a variety of college and professional sports team merchandise.

3. Free Parking Studio

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This cool store has two locations in Waikīkī and Kakaʻako and like Artesia, I discovered this shop by accident while I drove past it with my friends.

There were many cute pieces, from $20 tees and shoes to hundred-dollar Gucci and Balenciaga items.

There was something there for everyone. I am a major sucker for jackets, hoodies, and sweatshirts and this store had so many for really reasonable prices, almost influencing me to buy yet another hoodie despite living in Hawaiʻi's consistent 80-degree weather.

4. The Vintage Hawaii

GREEN GYPSY THRIFT SHOP: 66-935 Kaukonahua Rd, Waialua, HI 96791

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5. Barrio Vintage

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6. The Bvnk

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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