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.

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...

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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...

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Horny for House by Mia Moretti

Shop a collection of custom vintage T-shirts designed by Mia Moretti, a DJ and producer known for her classic, vocal, and gospel house sets. Hear from Mia on how this...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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3 Reasons to Thrift Your Gift This Holiday

The holiday season is in full swing, and it’s overwhelming trying to find the right gifts for your family, your friends, your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, your work wife, your...

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Quiet Confidence: Daniel's Staff Picks

This month’s Staff Picks collection explores the art of timeless dressing — thoughtful pieces that ground your wardrobe in simplicity, quality, and quiet confidence. Designed for those who appreciate a...

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