Literally, the OG of classic designer duds in the coolest LES store. The vibes and pieces always bring me back to the time when the LES was cool/ chic central. Edith is the originator and the grand dame of vintage!! read more

this is my first time coming in here! The service with the lady working there was terrible! I came here on a Friday afternoon just to look at the vintage items they were selling. the lady kept following me around the store. I was looking at the 8 1/2 shoe size and she kept repeating that section was for that size. I told her I am that size. I then went to the section with the 9/10. To which I was just admiring. The lady then repeated multiple times that section was only size 9/10 to which I tried to make light convo with her stating how I'm admiring the shoes. She then repeats herself What size that section was. She was super passive and i don't wanna say it's about race but it definitely was. If I was white i would have never been treated so badly. read more

Was overall a nice store that's pretty spacious with a variety of clothes. Would definitely shop again.

I've been going to Edith Machinist for years and always find unique pieces, beautiful vintage shoes, belts, bags that have remained staples in my wardrobe. The owner, who is kind and approachable, has an eye for quality, texture, and patina. read more

My girlfriend and I love stopping in to see all the awesome vintage in the store. Incredible selection and excellent service. The owner is the nicest person in the business! read more

What I loved most about this experience - and yes it was an experience - is Edith's love of vintage clothing and deep knowledge of the individual history of each piece. She is curated, kind, and careful. This store was clean and well organized. I ended up purchasing a crocodile skin bag from the 70's and a silk scarf. She was able to show me details in the bag I would have otherwise been oblivious to, and offered some very helpful tips for tying the scarf. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend stopping in. read more

This is a store in my beloved neighborhood that I've been highly recommended to stop by. Cute shop with good finds but customer service definitely has room for improvement based on my experience tonight. My friend and I went in late tonight around 5:30 or so. Said hello to the only shop keeper behind the register, no response from her, okay fine maybe she didn't hear us even though there was no one else in the store (just my friend, myself, and the staff). We went on to browse. When I passed her again at a later time, I smiled directly at her and she replied with a expressionless stare. Started to feel a bit uncomfortable now, but we continued to look around and felt that it would had been nice for her to gesture and maybe even offer some form of assistance, but nothing. I didn't end up purchasing anything although I did find some nice things, her lack of communication was definitely a contributing factor. As we were walking out of the store, we said our thanks, loud enough so she can hear, NO response again. Please hire someone personable and respectful enough to, at the very least, be able to return a greeting and a thanks. read more

A vintage lover's paradise! My friend who is an expert on all things vintage told me that this was her favorite vintage store in New York, so I went in with high expectations. This amazing store MORE than exceeded them! It's incredibly well curated and filled with truly fabulous pieces. The owner, Edie, was kind and attentive. The price points were reasonable. Shopping here was truly a pleasure and I can't wait to go back! read more

The name says it all: pretty vintagey women's wear (the 'edith'ness) with a touch of urban minimalism (the 'machinist'-esse). (Had the owners a chic-er version of 'Rosie the Riveter' in mind?) The aesthetic here privileges shirring, pleating, buckles, buttons, patterns and textures -- but nothing in excess. The boot collection makes for the highlight. Royal blue suede knee-high boots with subtle ankle rouching? Why yes. Rich plum leather mid-calf boots with perfectly tapered wooden heel? Fret not. Taupe-gray over-the-knee boots, sending you into a swoon of deja-vu over something glimpsed at Barney's and painfully given up as five income-brackets beyond you? Yes, even those. If you can't help yourself from accruing a rainbow assortment of American Apparel stuff, for instance, only to find that you've nothing to wear with those bright mint leggings, check out this collection and be calmed. The prices here, too, are a bit dear, my dears, but averaging modestly ('modest' is Manhattan-adjusted) at around $180 for frocks and $230 for footwear. Worthwhile pieces can be found, too, at the $50 rack. But the BEST part? Economy Candy is right next door. read more

Edith Machinist has one of the best collections of vintage purses, shoes, and boots I've ever seen, in ten years and three continents of vintage shopping. Hundreds of handbags line the walls, and there are so many pairs of shoes that the racks can't hold them -- there's a winding row of shoes lined up neatly on the floor, circling the shop. The bags are mostly 70s-80s (with a few from as early as the 40s), and if you're looking for something Marc-by-Marc-Jacobs-y for under $450, this is the place to find it. Most bags I looked at seemed to be in the $50-$150 range -- you could find them much cheaper at thrift stores, but, you couldn't find this selection all in one place. The shoes seemed to date a little earlier -- maybe 50s-80s, with a ton of 70s boots. They do sell vintage clothing as well, but it seems pretty 60s-centric, and the only really astonishing piece I saw was an ivory 1930s silk dress with intricate seaming, priced a bit much at $350. The owner also sells some dresses and tops of her own design, silky grey and cream and black pieces priced in the $200 range. The staff are friendly and helpful every time I visit -- even the time I went with a roll on suitcase (because spending your 10 hour layover at JFK is to go shopping in Manhattan is a perfectly reasonable thing to do, no, really) ...and any way, the staff kindly offered to take the bag for me, asked if I was looking for anything specific, etc. read more

I highly recommend this store if you like quality unique pieces. Everything there was in great condition and we'll maintained. You can tell the owner puts a lot is thought into the items she sells, and knows a ton about vintage styles. She also has a very large collection of vintage bags. I got a beautiful snakeskin clutch, and have already gotten compliments. read more

I was literally drooling over the bags here - they have a great selection of vintage bags, shoes, clothes, belts, just about everything. The prices are very reasonable and Edith is a total sweetheart!! read more

Organized and well-merchandised store. This store felt very easy to navigate. Best selection of vintage handbags I've seen and priced fairly. Lady working there was nice and took time to explain options I was considering. read more

This place is a very unique vintage shop just in the center of Manhattan. This place is definitely one of the best vintage shop in New York. They carry one of the most famous fashion designers apparel such as Dolce & Gabbana. I find one amazing pair of shoes lately hope it will be still there. If you like fashion and vintage you must come in the LES and see this place. For my part, I will need to buy something there soon. read more

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The favorite vintage store in Manhattan! Perfectly selected pieces, very organized, the girls working in the shop is always super friendly! The selection of shoes and bags are the best! You will always find something that you fall in love with.. read more

A very cute and very well-organized vintage boutique! A hidden gem. Not to mention the owners provide top-notch and very personalized service. Their collection is selective, so each piece is special and oh so pretty. The best collection of handbags, shoes, boots, and dresses. Super pretty and urban chic. My favorite vintage store in the city. I love this place. read more

This store is gorgeous -- I love the selection of jewelry and clothing, all rare vintage finds. I come here often....

I stumbled upon Edith Machinist by accident. It's a cute little vintage shop but I don't really understand the rave reviews. The clothes are rather unimpressive. They look old, not vintage, and a lot of them feature the most horrendous prints and unflattering silhouettes. I did find the some of the shoes quite cute as there are a wide variety of styles and interesting cuts. I also appreciated the fact that they take care to have shoes in a wide range of sizes given that they are such a small shop. The handbags were nice but they were pretty standard and boring. There were a lot of small black handbags without much embellishment or many defining characteristics. I found a lot of bags in the $100 range. As for the condition of the items, most of the items seemed clean and in good condition. Some of the leather bags showed signs of wear. The patent leather bags were a little scuffed in places. The shoes were slightly scuffed and had dirty soles, which is to be expected from shoes that have actually been worn. The store also has that smell that characterizes some vintage shops. So far I've been in twice and haven't really found anything special. The first time I went in, the woman working there was very friendly and explained the layout of the store to me and the way they had organized the shoe section by size. The second time I went in, a different woman was working and she completely ignored me. I think this shop is worth a look if you happen upon it as I did but it's not a place I would run to as the chances of discovering that one fantastic find are slim. read more

Edith Machinist was my ultimate temptation for the year or so that I worked on the Lower East Side. I would spend hours examining the vast array of barely weathered vintage purses and shoes - running my hands over a collection of so many near perfect accessories, utterly unable to come to a decision on which to bring home. My attachment to their bags and boots promptly sparked a strong disdain for anything "new." Unfortunately, the steep prices severely limited my choices and I was forced to settle on just a couple of items every once in awhile. Still, deals can be found as charming pumps occasionally go for around $30, and boots and bags for under $100. Do not hesitate to come here if you're looking to splurge. Come here anyway, if only to squeal, gaze, and sigh over nothing more than a pair of boots. read more

Gorgeous, well curated vintage clothing. Spendy!! I was in a hurry so I couldn't shop properly but everything looked very clean esp the shoes and purses. I was surprised at some of the prices (some very high, some very affordable). Had a bit of an old person odor. read more

Vintage lovers must go to the store, so far this is the the best vintage store in New York. There are from Luxury designers and very rare brand to the unique unknown brands in the spacious store looks like the vintage museum and the price is not expensive compared to other NYC vintage stores. Edith's quality selection is very hot and The condition are all excellent. I bought a sweater in this store and all my clients keep asking me where I got it from.This is from here! read more

I'd imagine droves of ankle or knee boots, tights and big sunglass wearing hipsters will ravage this veritable mecca of vintage shoes and purses that cover the entire perimeter of the store in color coded order once it's caught on. The clothing is worth a gander, neat era pieces mixed in. There are also several racks of clean, modern designs by the owner. Her eye is impeccable and it is apparent that she painstakingly selects each piece for quality and style. The downfall of that is it's reflected in the prices. read more

This is always a beautifully curated upscale vintage shop. It's such a pleasure to browse here because there is plenty of space and because it is so elegantly arranged. They usually have a wonderful collection of shoes. I don't like to pay much for second hand items so I usually don't buy here, but when I'm in the area I enjoy stopping by to look. read more

It didn't smell like a pig barn or an old library so this place definitely gets a thumbs up from me. It's clean, well-kept, items are neatly shelved, and the sales associates are friendly and so helpful. Even though I didn't find anything myself, I can see myself frequent haunting this place to paw through their awesome selection of boots and handbags/clutches. The items are on the pricier side, think $75-$150+ for a handbag and $100-$250 for boots, but everything was in great condition. read more

adorable little spot on the LES, with great quality vintage pieces that have been impeccably cared for. nothing is too frou frou, everything is extremly classy and tailored looking and somehow timelessly relevant. The only downside of it is that it's one of the more pricier vintage stores i've come across, which is why i only allow myself to wander in there once in a while, like the one or two times a year i put up with the long line at essex for brunch and need to kill some time. if you're in the area, take a peek, and hope your feet fit one of the fabulous pairs of shoes they've got lining the perimeter of the place (my feet are always too big...) read more

Very clean store with chic selection of classic vintage pieces: cashmere sweaters, alligator pumps. Edie the shopkeeper is warm and lovely, and you get the sense that she really cares for the clothes she sells. read more

Awesome Boots. The woman who owns the store is named Edith Machinist. While it sounds like she might be part robot, her real pre-immigration name is Russian and sounds like Machni....something something which actually means Shoe Maker. Her store is incredible. Lots of flat cute short boots and cute handbags. I scored late 80s Neiman Marcus short fox hunting boots for just over $150. yes. read more

wow - what a cute little hidden find! i scored an amazing vintage leather backpack and probably would've scooped up about 10 million other things if i made about 10 million more dollars a year. it's definitely not cheap, but they carry tons of unique, quality items that are organized very well. read more

really cool vintage pieces but pretty pricey. Ive gotten some one of a kind pieces at this place

Every time I go in here, I know I will walk out with a shopping back. I am a vintage shopping fanatic. They have the best bags. I do find it can be a little pricey so expect to drop more money than you usually do shopping vintage, however the quality is fantastic. I have a tendency to go here after drunk brunch and buy way to much! read more

Vintage shopping heaven. One of the best vintage shops in NYC for women's clothing and accessories.

Amazing bags and shoes are everywhere here. I love the warm cozy atmosphere. I found an amazing Jean Muir dress here that's one of my favorite pieces I own, as well as my first Roncelli studded jacket. Just don't be around when they're closing 'cause they'll kick you out! read more

i absolutely adore this vintage shop. i always fall in love with their bags and shoes. they truly do have a beautiful collection of vintage designer handbags and shoes. their selection is awesome, the service is excellent (they let you look around without staring you down or hassling you). now a days, edith machinist has kinda become eye-candy for me. not in my budget to be dropping money like that for old vintage goods. read more

Great selection, though I think everything is overly expensive.

five stars for the wonderfully kept collection of great vintage pieces, reasonable prices and a friendly greeting when we walked in. zero stars for the bitchy asian girl, who was the reason we walked out without buying anything. (hey, asian girl, it's probably better for business if you were as nice as the other person working in the store!) read more

i'm a big fan of vintage boots and bags. everytime when i walk into this vintage shop, i will never leave empty handed. i like how the boots are clean but beat-up in the right way. if you are looking for a chanel-like gold chained purse, you can find similar vintage ones here. a GREAT shop for vintage lovers! read more

4.5 stars. i'd give it a full 5 for selection, but since the prices have steadily increased over the years, i'm holding onto half a star in protest. maybe that's a bit unfair of me, given the rising area rents (see review for marmalade), i mean, a store's gotta live, right? but i can't entirely get behind paying more when i know that i could be paying less. even if it's for something i love. and i do love edith's stuff. she has an amazing collection of shoes and boots (and bags and clothing...) so while i may not buy something each time i visit, this is definitely one of my first stops when i'm looking for something special. it's the go-to place i send friends and family (and strangers i'm feeling kindly towards) to when they're looking for something special. but best of all, it's the place that i first fell in love with xavier danaud. zing went the strings of my heart. read more

Edith has a great selection of vintage boots in various sizes (arranged from small- large along the wall to the right of the door). Be prepared to drop a pretty penny if you see something you like. read more

The absolute BEST vintage store i've been to in NY. Especially fantastic collection of vintage shoes and jewelry.

I recently bought a pair of boots here for $200. After only ONE WEEK,, the soles were already coming off, literally from toe to heel and on both boots. I realize that you take your own risk buying vintage, but I expect things to last at least a few months after you buy them...especially when you are buying from a supposedly reputable place (where you are essentially willing to pay more because you expect buyers to be able to pick out well-made shoes & clothes). So I brought back the boots to this store, hoping really for them to offer to pay for some of the costs of re-soling the boots. But they were so rude and condescending to me, arguing with me for awhile before finally offering to throw me $15 in cash. But it was with such disdain that I literally felt like they were treating me like some homeless person asking for a handout. I declined and walked out, vowing NEVER to go there again. Tthere are so many other vintage places that are either cheaper or are more willing to keep their customers happy. read more