Stuck in the late 90's and apparently their manners are too. My girlfriends and I love to shop vintage when we travel. I was looking forward to this store. Unfortunately, the employee with the brown curly hair was condescending and nasty, and the clothes were plastic, cheap, club-kid costumes. No idea how it stays in business beyond Halloween weekend. Too bad. It's a gorgeous block. read more

The inventory is amazing and quite diverse but the owner/associate is hostile and made me feel extremely uncomfortable. 1) As of 12/19/21, there is no mirror in the fitting room, which forces you to try on clothes that may or may not fit well in front of complete strangers. I made an offhanded comment to my friend about this, and the owner/associate chimed in that the wall wasn't smooth, so a mirror couldn't be mounted. And by chimed in, I mean, in a confrontational tone, saying "you might notice the wall isn't smooth, so...etc. etc." I sincerely doubt some semblance of mirror can't be hung on a wall with edges and grooves. Not to mention, I wasn't even talking to her. 2) At one point, my friend forgot to take her hanger out of the fitting room, and the owner/associate made a comment about how if you don't bring out all the hangers, it makes her think something was stolen. The best part of this is that my friend put her backpack outside of the fitting room initially to make it clear she wasn't stealing. However, the backpack was blocking the back door so she asked my friend to move it (that made sense, but why over-explain/bring up theft at all). Her manner of explaining and her tone made the whole thing so aggressive and awkward. Something similar happened when I took my mask off to change and went outside the fitting room to look in the mirror. She told me to put it on and went into this long soapbox speech about how she's here all day, etc. etc. I simply forgot to put it back on as I moved from the fitting room to the mirror - telling me to wear it would've sufficed without the histrionics. I am just as concerned about the virus as she is. 3) I feel like the owner/associate was looking over my shoulder the entire time. I don't think it was a race thing, as my friend is lily white, but who knows. I just wanted some 80's clothes, since I go to 80's cover concerts every month, and I got this lovely experience instead. Perhaps she is used to dealing with rude Hollywood types, as the website says they sometimes provide clothing for shows. Her energy certainly matches those types. I am now looking at other reviews from POCs and it seems this is a common theme for this business. AVOID. Go to Hamlet's Village instead. read more

Love love love this store! I had read about them when they were just a pop-up, then happened to walk by one day while slightly inebriated only to find out this is now their permanent home. I also spent way more money on a green 90's prom dress than I should have, but no regrets. I recently came back in touch with a ton of my old toys. Not knowing what to do with them and not wanting to deal with the hassle of selling each one on Ebay, I reached out to Spark Pretty and they had me email them photos of my toys. They ended up taking some board games and I made $50! The stuff was in great condition and they mainly use the toys as displays, so don't think of it as a 90's thrift store, their selective and it's a small space that focuses mostly on clothing and accessories. I turned right around and spent that $50 on a pair of earrings that say "CUNT" in mirrored letters. They are PRICELESS. The ladies who own and operate the shop clearly love what they're doing and are so much fun to talk to while you're shopping. The 90's were just better, and it's nice to have a place to go where that's recognized ;) read more

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Once you open the door & walk into this fun,funky store, you'll feel what the 80's/90's were about. Filled with so many amazing items from that time, you could spend hours shopping. I love going there, the staff is lovely, fun & very helpful. I'm always recommending this store & the people that have gone just rave about it! Take the time to experience this very special place on 9th Street in the East Village. I would also like to add, that I have always felt safe during Covid whenever I've been there.They have hand sanitizer available, as you walk in & everyone has to wear a mask or they cannot shop there. I appreciate their diligence in keeping us safe & taking seriously what needed to be done in order to get the numbers down so we could start living our lives again! Thank you to Amanda & the staff at Spark Pretty, for taking such great care! read more

OMG the cutest vintage shop I have ever been to. Such good finds! I ended up buying a pair of shorts, and a jacket. They have really cool clothing and at great prices. The girl at the store was very nice and helped me with the clothes I picked out. Great customer service. Just the decorations in this store are awesome. Take pics, and buy some clothes! read more

Spark Pretty - My new jacket! - Women's Clothing Near Me - New York, New York

This might be my favorite store in nyc so far! I never leave reviews but had to, bc I've seen some reviews mentioning the workers being rude to people, especially poc. That was not my experience at all. Maybe there was a misunderstanding, but I am black and my s/o is Korean and they were extremely friendly, helpful, and chill. The worker with glasses and colored hair (mentioned in other comments) was there and she greeted us and was super cool!! Don't let any negative comments steer you away, the clothes are sooo cute! read more

Spark Pretty - They put a lot of work into this place, this is just the very back of the store! - Women's Clothing Near Me - New York, New York

I will say this store has a very unique interior design. They really stuck with the 80s/90s theme well. BUT the employees seemed racist. I walked in with my sister just to see the store. We get NO greeting at all, the lady just continues her conversation. No acknowledgement, nothing. Around 3 minutes later she finally notices & greets us. What type of customer service? Now for the actual stuff. Save your time/money & just go to no relation or any of the other thrifts there. The items were overpriced and ugly. If you have the money just go to an actual luxury consignment like the ones down the street. The store also has no culture like another review said so if you want to shop for ONLY white nostalgia items go ahead. an extra star for the effort put into dec read more

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I love this verrrrrry fun shop ! The gals running it are always friendly, helpful, lots of good energy. I've shopped there for a couple of years, and bought a few tops, skirts, and dresses that I could never find elsewhere. While they do usually have a sales rack, I do not think of it as a thrift shop at all. And, to my mind, vintage is not 90s, but rather 50s/60s, but that just shows how old I am ! Still, their styles are pure fun and curated so well. Definitely worth a visit any time. read more

AVOID THIS PLACE. Like someone mentioned, worker with the glasses and colored hair is rude and condescending. As a POC, not a safe space to be in. There's a way to get a point across without rolling your eyes and being pretentious. Edit: Just read that another POC had a weird conversation with an employee as well. Glad I wasn't the only feeling the negative energy. Invest in a business that is friendly, respectful, and not... racist?! read more

It was definitely boutique prices, but it did have very cute clothes and I ended up buying some sunglasses and this fluffy sweater! It was great the shoes looked very cute too! read more

I had ducked in here on my day off because I had thought one of my favorite Etsy sellers still sold her earrings here. Unfortunately, I didn't find them which is fine, I'd rather directly support her Etsy instead of these mean girls. (I'm guessing the managers) I had accidentally walked in on them taking shit about one of their employees and that conversation just seemed last forever and ever without them ever asking me if I needed any help or anything. Awkward? Unprofessional and rude. Also, wack prices. $100 for a Barbie shirt? I guess that's New York. read more

The below review by Laura S. is such an unnecessarily ad hominem attack on one of my very favorite shops in the city. To be fair, I've only dealt directly with the shop's owner, Amanda, and she could not be more lovely, energetic, and fun; a genuine burst of glitter in human form. Thus far, I've purchased two Tony Alamos and some tees from the store. Amanda has never pressured me to purchase anything. In fact, I've been distinctly impressed that she's given me honest feedback about potentially buying a few things that just didn't work on me. I haven't met the dog that Laura so miserably espoused hatred towards... but sounds like something a "can I speak to your manager" type with epilepsy(?) would complain about as she frowns her way through a day of window shopping. Sounds like someone should take their lack of business and drab attitude to a Paramus department store where it belongs! I'll continue to visit and support Spark Pretty any time I'm in NY. Keep on sparkling! And more Simpsons tees, please! read more

NYC's greatest hidden treasure. Good vibes, hip sales associates and crazy thrift clothes! I've been thrifting since I can remember and I always buy something when I go in this store, check out their ECom site too! This store has the best visual merchandising I've ever seen and even if you don't have a crazy style it's fun just to go in and walk around all the madness. read more

Spark Pretty - Coolest denim jacket - Women's Clothing Near Me - New York, New York

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Funky Cool Retro Vintage Shop! If you like to dress like Gwen Stefani when she was in No Doubt in the 90s this is totally your spot. Reasonably priced with a good selection! Hope you find some goodies! Cheers & Enjoy! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Every time I'm in NYC it's my go-to destination! The T-shirts are awesome-and seriously a price point for everyone! I've gotten so many unique ones that have received lots of compliments! The staff is awesome. Every time I've popped in-someone has been friendly and helpful and kind. I also love checking out their accessories and smaller more inexpensive items in the back area -as they always make great gifts for family & friends while I'm traveling. All in all, a personal NYC fav. Great vibes, beautifully curated items, and a super fun and helpful staff! Total East Village Gem! I'll be back! read more

Spark Pretty - Women's Clothing Near Me - New York, New York

This store is so fun! The staff was extremely nice and asked questions while offering suggestions. The design of the store is flawless and you feel like you're walking back in time to the 90's. They have a variety of items with varying prices. Though they are on the expensive side with a lot of the items. Will for sure be back! read more

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Awesome selection of curated vintage (80's-90's) pieces. My new fave! I went in looking for a few pieces for me + my kids for my friend's 80's themed party but came out with so much more. Definitely took me back... #nostalgia. India and Caralee were super helpful, and it was so fun to try stuff on with them. You guys have such great stuff, can't wait to come back! read more

As a T girl, Amanda was very welcoming and helpful in finding a fun outfit that I can use in lotta different ways. The store has an eclectic collection of retro fun clothing, T-shirts, Jewelry, shoes. I highly recommend whether your T girl or not but you make an effort to stop in and visit Amanda and experience the joy of the fun clothing and her great hospitality. read more

This is a beautiful shop!! Recommended for some fun browsing on an afternoon around the village. Spark Pretty is a new vintage shop (opened last month) by the same people who ran the 90s Forever pop up shop. They also have a really fun Instagram account @sparkpretty, so you can take a look online before you go shopping! read more

Went in here on a humbug because I was looking for a thrift store, preferably vintage. Got here, store is super cute and small, but filled with lots of authentic vintage goodies. I was the only person in the store at the time, the saleswoman was helpful. She did, however, ask more than once every time I had something in my hand if she could hold it for me (I think she didn't want a black girl standing in the store with them :/) but anyway, got two new items to add to my closet. Mostly larger sizing in t-shirts, barely any smalls. Overall a cute little store. read more

They had really fantastic vintage items, however the two women behind the counter were incredibly rude. I'd much rather support other vintage stores. read more

This shop rocks!! Best find in New York! The women that own it are amazingly sweet and funny and will help you dress for an occasion or to style up with your everyday clothes! They got sweet jewelry, shoes, sunglasses and dope af 80s/90s clothes!!! And the shop dog is too cute too!! read more

Spark Pretty - Bought these spiked platform boots and a workout troll to get me motivated for the summer lol - Women's Clothing Near Me - New York, New York

This shop rules and honestly has the sweetest and most accommodating employees / owners. The prices are great and i've always felt very comfortable trying clothes on here and getting advice from the staff. Also a great place to buy gifts ! Highly recommend !!! read more

literally obsessed with this store. there's so much to look at and the interior is one of the best. i got yin yang vintage earrings for $12. i am very excited about my purchase and bought a pair for a friend. this is a great store to recommend to anyone that likes vintage clothes read more

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Sincerely love this place. Every time I go in I find something new and amazing. I get clothes and costume pieces here but it's also great for buying gifts. They also regularly have sales AND everyone is super nice and makes me feel welcome. (Especially the smooshy store puppy!) I recommend to all my friends-felt like I should take my love to the web. read more

I ADORE this place!! The girls are so incredibly sweet. I walked in looking for an outfit for a concert and they styled me in 5 different looks. They made me feel so good in all the different looks. It was like a movie makeover montage. Incredible selection for raves, parties and costumes, great statement jackets and cool vintage. I went back and got some cute flats. I can't recommend Spark Pretty enough it's an amazing place to truly enjoy yourself and find things no one else has. read more

Wonderful place with wonderful people . Awesome selection of one of a kind clothing that you will not find anywhere else.

Love this store! Amanda & Megan are so helpful! Great vintage craziness! Any 80s / 90s baby would love to walk thru this treasure trove of vintage Merch. Got an awesome tweety bird backpack. Definitely a destination that you should check out! read more

Such an amazing shop!! I went in needing a party look, but on a smaller budget. I left feeling amazing. Vintage shops sometimes feel intimidating, but not here! The price range makes it easy for anyone to shop, and the amazing staff is helpful, kind and knowledgeable. read more

This store is legit. I bought vintage Budweiser high tops totally cute and worth it. The staff was nice and helpful. They had so many cute things that I wanted to buy but my bank account could only do so much. I do wanna go back and get more. read more

This store is the shit. The quirky clothes selection is great here and way more versatile than other vintage/retro stores in NYC. I bought a retro button up that fits perfectly and the two people working here were very nice and friendly. Spark Pretty will definitely be my go-to next time I'm looking for fun vintage apparel. Side note: I literally never Yelp but this place deserves a shout out. read more

I've been wanting to check out this store for a while now. I'm glad I finally did. They had a nice selection of vintage tees. The store was really cute and the staff was really friendly. read more

Love everything about this store! I wore my most recent purchase today and received multiple compliments. Also, who doesn't love a Frenchie as the store dog? Beverly is too cute. read more

excellent service!! found a "cher" t-shirt that i have not seen anywhere else for a very reasonable price. amanda gave elite service and made my shopping experience worth the trip. i will be back!!! read more

Stopped in this store a few days ago and it is one of the funnest stores in the city. So much cool stuff, it was hard to decided what to buy. Ended up with a Free Winona T-shirt that honestly made my dayyyyy. There's so much stuff that is fairly priced and amazing along with great pieces that are more like collectors item to splurge on! Stores like these are why I loveee the east village. read more

This is officially my favorite store in the NYC area. It is an 80s babys dream. Great clothes, toys and even better conversation with the owners. If you want to return to your childhood and talk about your favorite 80s movies while buying some great vintage stuff then you need to get here stat!! read more

this store is so cute! i love the nostalgia! very 80s and 90s items for sure! the owners r super friendly. its pricey becuz its vintage items but if u r in the market for a particular item from those decades i'm sure u will find it. its a time capsule and its a perfect edition to the neighborhood! i would go back! read more

Not only were the clothes SPECTACULAR and DAZZLING, but the staff was helpful and extremely kind. Seriously one of the best shopping experiences I've ever had (And I've had a lot) read more

STAY AWAY, the most irking part of my trip to NY. While this store is incredibly visually fun and full of really neat clothes and nicknacks, spare yourself the grief of walking into a complete mousetrap of hungry sales people. I could've gone to a car retailer had I wanted to hear the cheap and fake sales pitches. It's crystal clear that they just want to sell, whether it suits you or not, they do not care and probably work on thirsty commission. Some of the items are also outrageously expensive, and while some i was told are collectors items, others are just lackluster items you could find at a local thrift shop. If you do choose to go, make sure to bring ear plugs or Advil to save yourself the headache of an yappy store pet, which not only is incredibly annoying, but also a catalyst for allergies to those who may be allergic to animals, such as myself and my daughter. In addition, if you or anyone who is planning on visiting this scam house suffers from epilepsy, I'd suggest against it, as the entire store is plastered in overlapping posters and blinking lights. read more