Thrift Sh!t Vintage is one of the cool little shops tucked into Fort Lauderdale's Historic Sistrunk/Progresso Village industrial corridor. I love finding small independent businesess like this with nostalgic clothing that sparks a memory. You never know what you might find.
Thrift Sh!t Vintage was founded in 2019 by Victor Rodriguez III, who started out by selling vintage apparel while he was still in college. He worked to build his business through local markets. Pieces were sold at UCF and vintage markets around Florida before opening a pop-up in August 2021 at Velvet Velour Creative House in Miami. It was a success and he moved to Proper Studio. In July 2023, Rodriguez opened in the shop's current home in Progresso.
This shop specializes in men's and women's clothing. It includes Y2K fashion, retro streetwear, concert and band T-shirts, and sports memorabilia. There was a sale rack when I visited, although some of the rarer concert shirts were priced much higher. A Spinal Tap shirt gave me a chuckle. It also made me start thinking about whether I still have my own box of old concert T-shirts somewhere!
I really enjoyed the way the store displays its merchandise. One of my favorite details was an old pool table being repurposed to display jeans. There's also a dressing room, so you can try things on before making your purchase. And if you have vintage clothes of your own that you're ready to part with, they buy clothing as well. This would be a fun outing with friends.
The one drawback is parking, which is limited. There is also a sign in the window warning customers not to park at the nearby dog park because vehicles will be towed, so definitely pay attention to where you leave your car. I found Thrift Sh!t Vintage to be worth it if you find yourself in the area. read more