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Reminiscence
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Category: Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
Neighborhood: Flatiron50 W 23rd St
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10010
(212) 243-2292
- Nearest Transit:
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23rd St-6th Ave (F, V)
23rd St-Broadway (R, W)
23rd Street (PATH)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat. 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
17 reviews for Reminiscence
A whole lot of random and everything in between! I love browsing this place. Lots of random hats with animals on them, old prom dresses from the 80s, old stripper shoes, tiaras, shiny purses, tututs, jester hats, etc etc. Don't go in looking for something in particular, it's more fun to go in and see what kind of looks you can pull together.
Not true vintage prices, but then again does any store like that even exist in NYC? The staff is super nice and will help you look for things if you want. This place isn't just for Halloween, it's definitely worth checking out if you happen to walk by.
*Sometimes you just need shit.
Let's say for instance you like recreating scenes from West Side Story in your living room AND you need to comb your hair. Then you need one of those combs that looks like a switchblade. They got that.
Perhaps you're such a huge Yelp star that you need some fake mustaches in order to disguise your fabulosity from the paparazzi and annoying autograph seekers. They got that.
Maybe you need to do a little pimpin on the side to make ends meet and you need a pair of leopard skin platform shoes and a huge pimp hat. They got that.
Let's say you score some fat tickets to the opera but you can't find the cummerbund to your super fly tux with the ruffled shirt. They got that.
Need a pair of wooden clogs to satisfy your mates "bang a Dutch boy" fantasy? They got that.
Roommate ate too much Mexican food? Gas mask. They got that.
Maybe you need a Pope Innocent III action figure to complete your collection of obscure religious personalities of the 12th century. They got that.
Need a tote bag that inexplicably looks like a cassette tape? They got that.
Planning a commando style raid on the office refrigerator to finally rid it of whatever God awful bio weapon has been growing in the back left corner for the last 6 months and need army fatigues? They got that.
Embarking on a career as an Elvis impersonator and need the wig? They got that.
Need a mask because you've been invited to a freaky deaky sex party like the ones in Eyes Wide Shut? They got that.
Wanna impress the neighbors with your mad slinky skillz but don't have a slinky? They got that.
Setting up an after hours discotheque in the laundry room of your best friends building and need a portable disco ball? They got that.
*Sometimes you just need shit. They got that.
I found lots of kooky hats to try on. Besides that, plenty of silly customes, knicknacks, and a few vintage/second hand stuff.
Stopped in here for the first time recently to buy my Halloween costume. I was pleasantly surprised to not only find a decently priced get-up but also REASONABLY PRICED/CHEAP vintage clothing + shoes in the back (this is RARE in NYC). Spotted: a pair of Ferragamo heels for $24, 50's oxfords for $18, and a pair of 40's shorts for $12. Need I say more...
Reasonably priced vintage clothing (for NY). Alot of gag gifts. If you are a tourist who hates tourist china junk dealers of canal street, this place rocks. If you are a resident and have trouble finding decent weird vintage clothing, this place rocks. I found some amazing men's dress shirts there. I get complimented on their ruffles every time I wear them. Did i mention they have an ENTIRE RACK of vintage aprons. Good place for fun clothes and good costumes.
Despite my efforts I still have not found/decided upon a Halloween costume. Halloween is tomorrow. Why do I do this to myself? Because I HATE shopping for a costume.
Everything is too expensive and cheaply made, the stores are all packed with similarly desperate hordes, and all the options just seem...wrong. One of these days I'll figure it out. In the meantime I gave myself 15 minutes in Reminiscence at 7pm last night suffering with about a hundred others. What I bought: blinking devil horns, a sequined felt red devil tail, and a red masquerade mask. All useless items that I won't wear but purchased out of anguished guilt. Happy Halloween.
If you don't feel like waiting/paying for shipping from Archie McPhee or stupid dot com, go here and you'll surely find that last minute gag gift of a freud action figure for your psychiatrist friend/jesus figure for atheist friend/other ironic action figure. I'm sure that's exactly what they wanted.
They used to sell wacky packs stickers for about $2 each. Yes EACH. They open sealed packs.
It's the kind of crap you buy, and months later when you are a couple bucks short for something actually important, remember, hey didn't I spend that much on an evil-looking rubber ducky?
The Penis Pokey Book.
(A delightful picture book with a convenient place to poke your, ahem, thingy, through the pages to make the pictures of the loch ness monster, a hooked worm, a fireman's hose, etc. complete.)
A t-shirt proclaiming "I love lite brite"
A pin saying "Jesus is coming. Look busy."
Another one simply saying "beef" (don't ask.)
These were my purchases. Take from them what you will. But if you are in need of a quick gift, a costume, some fabulous vintage addition to your outfit, or just a big goofy grin on an otherwise glum day, Reminiscence is the place for you. It's packed to the brim with wonderful wonderful things. And not at kick you in the face NY prices either. word.
Aptly named. If you grew up any time between the 50s and the 80s, then browsing through this store will be like a trip down memory lane. Fun, kitschy, retro items abound, along with vintage clothes and accessories in the back. They have everything from Mad Libs to jacks, Whoopee Cushions to lunchboxes. This is the type of place where you're really tempted to spend money just for the "Oh neat! I haven't seen one of these since I was a kid!" factor.
Or for the, "OMG I can't believe someone thought this up, and then someone else actually approved it!" factor. (Flippin' Food Mario Batali "action figure" anyone?)
This is a cool place to find something different.
The store carry some unusual and funny things ( new and vintage clothes, pieces of decoration, accessories, stationery).
Cool little shop - mostly love their gag gifts and these subway maps that are the size of credit cards. Great for locals or gift for non-touristy out of towners.
when i was a wee kid and would take the train into the city by myself, this place used to be on 5th ave in the west village and i thought it was the coolest place ever. this was during my 'im only wearing vintage phase.' so every old man shirt and itchy woolen cardigan i owned came from this place. i was so happy and filled with nostalgia when i stumbled across it again on 23rd street. the people working there are all pleasantly off-kilter and really helpful. the front of the store is full of cheesy trinkets and joke gifts and silly stuff, but their selection of vintage clothing is actually still pretty good and the price is usually right.
older women clothes. felt like I had been transported back to the 60s and 70s era. incredibly cute decor. too bad pictures aren't allowed!
now here's a store i can get into. quirky, goofy gag gifts like that funky card shop should have. vintage clothes that are actually cute and not completely over priced. wigs to laugh at. adult mad libs (did i see family guy mad libs? oh yes, i did. yay) and bags. and jewelry. and just basically everything to make you smile on a day where you need to.
much fun. i recommend the great action figures. such as the crazy cat lady action figure. or the casanova action figure. or the librarian action figure.
now that's some quality entertainment.
If you love cheezy - off the wall - gag gifts then this place is for you. My family loves stupid humor, and this store delivers! Birthday cards, Albert Eienstien Action Figures, and crazy photo frames, there's too much to mention! The best part, is the gag stuff is really cheap! It may have only cost $2, but the chicken-when you squeeze it- the egg comes out (It's wierdly gross)- Keychain was worth making my mom cry. With laughter.
I love the 80's. And the 70's. And just about any era I can find in this vintage shop. Although I have to admit I come here check out the cool toys they sell in the front than the clothes, although the clothes selection is very good. Last time I was here I found a wacky packs and a mood ring from the 60's. Sweet.
Ah yes!! The perfect place to find the perfect gag gift. And even if you didnt find anything, you cant help being amused. Too funny.
