Whether you want to shrink your carbon footprint or simply find old-school cool clothing, the selection of vintage retail in the Kansas City area is expanding, meaning preowned goods and previously worn threads are as coveted as they’ve ever been.
With a community this strong, there’s always treasure to be found. Here are some local favorites for antique and vintage shopping.
West Bottoms
Whether you show up in search of a specific item or with no expectations at all, you’re sure to find artifacts from generations past at West Bottoms antique stores.
Open only the first Friday and Saturday of each month, Good Ju Ju has been recognized multiple times as KC’s best antique and vintage store.
Other West Bottoms favorites include:
River Market Antiques
Home to more than 175 dealers, River Market Antiques is a veritable paradise for fans of vintage goods.
Whatever you happen to be looking for, there’s a chance that you’ll find it in this four-story, 30,000-square foot behemoth located in the historic River Market district of Kansas City.
Westport
Vintage fashion thrives in Kansas City’s Westport district. Five shops sit within just a few steps of one another, making up what their owners call Vintage Row.
- Pop! Vintage: Although it primarily features mid-century furniture and decor, you’ll still find plenty of vintage clothes worth exploring.
- Gilded Chaos: New to the neighborhood, this shop leans into Americana favorites like Levi’s, vintage tees, overalls, jean jackets and more.
- Wonderland: With pieces dating back to the 1920s, this Westport shop has something for everyone’s tastes.
- Thrifted Threadzzzz: Another newcomer, this small but mighty shop is stocked with tees, jeans and sneakers, particularly from the ’90s.
- Wearhouse Vintage: This colorful shop features primarily women’s clothing and accessories, ranging from the ’70s to the early 2000s.
Just outside of Westport’s Vintage Row, shoppers will also find Boomerang. With a wide range of clothing perfect for retro styles and party attire, Boomerang is one of KC’s most popular vintage retailers.
Other Favorites
- Parkville Antique Mall: Travel a few miles north to peruse the aisles at Parkville Antique Mall, a fittingly named Parkville institution. There visitors will find everything from jewelry and books to tools and decorations.
- Lawrence Antique Mall: This three-story gem on Mass Street in Lawrence, Kansas, features 75 different local dealers, all offering unique goodies and finds.
- Slater St. Antiques: Inside a classic 1920s house, this antique shop features 25 vendors offering a rotating selection of antique treasures.
- Merchant Square: At over 50,000 square feet, this Independence shop features more than 250 vendors.
- Treasures of the Past: In North Kansas City, this former warehouse is open daily to explore antique furniture, glassware, jewelry and more from 50 vendors.
- Glenwood Antique Mall: Prepare to lose track of time in this massive Overland Park antique mall, packed wall-to-wall with vintage treasures and secondhand scores.
