Bella Hadid’s terrycloth track pants. Vogue’s Liana Satenstein and her printed Roberto Cavalli blouses. ’90s-era Alaïa suiting in mint condition. The best vintage and archival fashion has always remained illusive, wrapped in a world of mystique and hidden behind a lot of lock and key. But in the internet era, where online vintage sellers are utilizing the algorithms on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the most sought-after pre-loved pieces—and the knowledge of where to find them—has never been more democratized than it is now.

One such destination for vintage sourcing has always been New York. Ask any vintage expert and they’ll confirm that the city is home to some of the most varied assortment, from narrow edits of ’90s luxury to authentic military-issue finds and pretty much everything in between that you could want. And while everyone insists that their favorite vintage boutique in NYC is the best one, there are a number of outposts that we can say are definitively on top. Whether it’s the SoHo showroom whose appointments you need to be on a months-long waiting list for or Bella Hadid’s secret source for vintage tees, ahead discover the 10 boutiques we’re naming as the best in the city and what sets each of them apart.

A scroll through the Instagram page of Treasures of NYC is what I imagine walking through Carrie Bradshaw’s closet would be like. In other words, overflowing with beaded Fendi baguettes and Y2K-era Dior pumps. Founded in 2017 by a pair of young New Yorkers, Treasures was born out of a desire for vintage that was decidedly un-stuffy. Once the city started to open again post-pandemic, the owners came up with the concept of the “Clubhouse” which is a by-appointment-only showroom in SoHo that gives customers a chance to shop the collection in-person.