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.
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...
Shawna’s Staff Picks: Our Top Fall 2025 Fashion Trends
By Shawna Ferguson Cool nights, foggy mornings, and crisp afternoons. Fall is here and as the first leaves are changing, so are our wardrobes. Whether we’re unearthing a one-of-a-kind vintage...
Garden Party: Let Your Style Blossom
By Shawna Ferguson We’ve all know the phrase. Say it with me now. “Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking.” But, tropes don’t have to be cliche. Spring is a time of growth,...
New Romantics: Build the Perfect Boho Chic Look
Have a look at our most recent round of Staff Picks to find that perfectly delicate frock in our “The New Romantics” collection.
ALL THINGS VELVET
Pack away those linen maxi dresses and cotton tanks—it’s finally velvet season. This timeless fabric is one of our favorites for fall/winter and is easy to find in our thrift...
Summer Vacay Packing Hacks
Send that PTO request and draft an OOO auto-email—summer is calling! Here’s how to shop for looks that are easy to pack and restyle, whether for a simple-but-sweet staycation or...
NOW TRENDING: NO TRENDS
Trends come and go, but when embracing sustainable fashion, it’s all about finding your own personal sense of style. Coquette core, cottage core, clean girl, tomato girl, coastal grandmother, and...
IS IT BAD TO BUY GIFTS SECONDHAND?
Giving secondhand gifts might feel cringe, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to shop (and style) thrifted, soon-to-be-gifted, items. Search with a sharper eye. When thrifting for yourself, you may...