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...
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...
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...