If you've been at an outdoor event in Baltimore for the past few summers, you've definitely spotted Gogo's Retread Threads. I've spotted it at PowWow, HonFest, and the JFX Farmer's Market just in the last month or so. Perhaps you have seen Gogo's and just thought it was just some crazy hippie party bus, due to its psychedelic paint job- but go INSIDE the bus and it's a well-curated vintage collection. It even won CityPaper's Best Vintage.
I've learned that the bus is named Elsa and her owner is named Stacey. Elsa is filled with used clothes, from vintage to gently-used possibly newish, and shoes, jewelry, scarves, bags, and sometimes art. Real estate is tight in here (it's a school bus with a dressing room after all) but I do get the feeling that each item is chosen for its place upon the bus for a reason. Just read the handwritten tags that 'name' the items for a good giggle.
I've hopped aboard the bus many times and never see the same stuff, which is part of the fun. Things go quickly- it's not like you can put it on hold or think about it. Nothing is too expensive, so just get what ya like! Stacey can even charge your credit card and send you a receipt with her iphone.
You might find a knitted poncho, bolo tie, tie-dyed maxi dress, or something else you didn't know you needed. Don't be shy- hop on the bus! It's definitely some good Baltimore 'local flavor.' read more