Edith Machinist — Local services in New York

I love this store so much. Best vintage in the city. Have I been to every vintage store in NYC? No, but I've been to plenty, especially in Manhattan & Brooklyn. Edie has an incredible eye across eras & I've bought pieces from the 1930s to the 1990s from her. My particular faves are a 1940s bolero, an early 1970s Anne Klein yellow plaid jacket & a 1980s Sportmax fine wool avant garde plaid dress. Also her accessories! OMG. My one & only pair of vintage shoes are from Edie: size 9.5. I've never seen such a wide range of sizes in vintage shoes. Certainly not that fit those of us with above average size feet. Her bag & purse collection is also next level. If you love vintage you need to...

I walked into this gem of store hoping to find a bag for my wedding, and after months of searching I left with the most beautiful treasure that I will wear for a lifetime. Edith herself is extremely knowledgable about her pieces. I spotted a python bag with gold hardware from the 1960s on the wall and that was the one! She kindly shared her knowledge about the bag and it's care. She was so gentle and lovely, I could have talked with her all day. Her shop is exquisitely curated and her pieces are in excellent condition. If you are in the market for a special accessory or outerwear (oh her coats are to die for!), beautiful blouse or sweater, you will not leave...

Edith Machinist is one of two vintage stores I bother with in Manhattan any more. Edie has impeccable taste and sources an incomparable selection of accessories, SHOES, and clothing, all of which she showcases with such love and care. She, along with Ellen around the corner, is one of the LES vintage OGs who continues to make New York great. I never leave her store without something special (and decently priced!). Drop in, strike up a conversation, and revel in her beautifully curated selection of pieces destined to delight and be worn for years and...