The Ann Arbor area is where creativity and charm meet to create a culture full of character. And helping the city’s ever-growing personality is its list of vintage shops.
Whether you are looking for a cool sweater to complete your outfit or a new accessory to match the theme of your home, vintage shops in the Ann Arbor area serve quality items and excellent ambiance for any shopper, from wide-eyed, fresh-faced student to seasoned workplace professional.
In this article, we will highlight some vintage shops you should check out in the Ann Arbor area.
MaLofta Vintage
With the tagline “Rare and Unique,” MaLofta Vintage prides itself as offering a vibrant world to help you craft a captivating attraction to your living space. Their catalog, along with items in art, furniture and lights, mixes modern and unique to give each piece its sense of appeal and glamor. Their items reflect, nurtures, inspires and works for you. Are you looking for quality furniture shop for their vintage leather loveseat, want something for your artistic side, purchase one of their unique screen prints.
407 N 5th Ave Floor 1, Ann Arbor. 734-369-3152.
Nuuyuu Collective
The newest shop in Ann Arbor, Nuuyuu, is on the second floor of the iconic Kerrytown Market & Shops. Having opened in 2024, the shop allows customers to shop and sell products directly from their business, as your items will be displayed for customers to buy. Regarding the shop itself, Nuuyu is a top-of-the-line shopping experience where customers can purchase everything from sleek tops to the latest in shoe culture.
407 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor.
University Vintage
This shop was started by brothers Shane and Jared Perlin and offers everything in University appeal, from U-M accessory-piece to maize and blue clothing, you will feel right in place on campus.
324 S State St, Ann Arbor. 248-838-8538.
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The Get Up
Located on 4th Avenue in the heart of Ann Arbor, the Get Up, having been part of the Ann Arbor scene for over 20 years, understands the shopping needs of the city of Ann Arbor, and their extensive catalog reflects this by providing items ranging from 1940s vintage bags to high-quality house robes. There isn’t much you can’t find at this longtime Ann Arbor establishment.
210 S 4th Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-327-4300.
A2Vintage
Located in Ypsilanti, A2Vintage offers everything that could be vintage, from vinyl records to classic posters. This colorful business maximizes its space by filling each wall and square inch with eye-catching accessories, transporting you to the bygone era without sacrificing quality. From 90s fashion to cool bikes, A2Vintage has it in stock.
130 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. 734-740-7369.
Ragstock
Ragstock offers the perfect melody of prime location on E. Liberty Street, with a fun ambiance and a never-ending collection of vintage and new clothing for everyone. From a 90s starter jacket to an outfit-popping unique pair of sunglasses, Ragstock will ensure you leave with something wardrobe-defining. We can’t forget to talk about their online shopping experience, which includes a fun mystery pack with options to buy flannel shirts, graphic T-shirts, and 80s sweaters!
337 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor. 734-997-0932.
Lucky Haskins Antiques and Retro
Located in the historic Depot Town in Ypsilanti, Lucky Haskins provides customers with racks of vintage gifts, items and old-school toys that family members of all ages would enjoy. You can snag a few unique throwback items, fall in love with your childhood again, and explore this well-curated store of timeless products without losing their nostalgic charm.
27 E Cross St, Ypsilanti. 734-545-5447.
Thistle & Bess
Beginning as an antique and vintage jewelry line in Brooklyn, NY, Thistle & Bess is a home goods, accessories, paper goods and fine jewelry vintage store that specializes in providing you with items that range from hand-crafted scarves to hand-painted notebooks for you to journal. According to the website, one purpose of the business was to create a shop that doubles as a unique space for local artists. We also can’t forget their jewelry collection, which includes a crest collection and a flower series you can check out.
222 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor. 734-369-6092
Whether you are looking at a relaxing loveseat from MaLofta Vintage or stopping by Ypsilanti for a nice poster from A2Vintage, the Ann Arbor area offers something for everyone to explore. There’s no shortage of vintage culture, and you should check out everything the area has to offer!
Antonio Cooper is a freelance journalist from Detroit, Michigan. His coverage of music festivals and interviews with local celebrities appeared in The E-Current Magazine, The Detroit Metro Times, XXL Magazine, RichMagDigital, The Ann Arbor Observer, and Pop Magazine.