The News
Welcome to RefindNYC by Housing Works! Dive into our news and views on sustainability, trends, and more, all based on our 30 years of experience curating the best Thrift Shops NYC has to offer.
Fashion 101: The History Behind Your Most Comfortable Shirts
Did you grow up wearing baseball tees with sleeves that were a different color than the body of the shirt? Those shirts featured raglan sleeves, a design that might seem trendy...
Fashion 101: Not All Denim is Created Equal
If you've ever been shopping for jeans and wondered why some pairs cost significantly more than others, you may have been looking at selvedge denim without even realizing it. WHAT IS...
Jasmin's Luxury Selects for Transitional Weather
There’s something about the month of August that makes me eager to reach for my favorite fall pieces. The crisp mornings, cozy layers, and rich autumn colors sound like music...
Cape Cod Summer Classics
Cape Cod and chic summer fashion are practically synonyms. After a long weekend spent along the Cape with my family, I finally gained the understanding of why summer dressing in...
The West Village: Where Fashion, Creativity, and Community Meet
Every Housing Works Thrift Shop supports the same powerful mission: providing housing, healthcare, and lifesaving services for New Yorkers impacted by homelessness and HIV/AIDS. Yet each store develops its own...
Emily's Edit: Vintage Fashion Trends for Spring
Curating a new selection of handpicked pieces for Emily’s Edit is always the highlight of my week. I carefully comb through the racks of clothes searching for the most unique, high quality, and luxurious pieces I can...
Vintage Valentine's ❤️
Dear Valentine, In the midst of celebrating love in all its forms, don’t forget to treat yourself! This collection is an invitation to indulge. Statement pieces that transform the everyday....
R.J. Graziano: A Belt, a Bag, and a Standing Ovation
A Belt, a Bag, and a Standing Ovation Celebrating an Archival Gift from R.J. Graziano Some collections feel like a curtain call. Others feel like opening night. This one? A...