Screaming Mimi
(212) 677-6464
382 Lafayette St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7277
-73.9936
Neighborhoods: NoHo, Downtown
Last updated 4.01.09
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The Scene
It's not hard to believe that '80s fashion icon Cyndi Lauper worked here back in the day. Platform sandals and Chloe dresses share space with Members Only jackets and felt fedoras in a retro-fashionista's wonderland. Don't call it a thrift store, however: There will be no digging through boxes of ratty T-shirts and sodden housecoats. Everything is a find, and the refined displays are more Gimbel's than Goodwill.
The Goods
Even if vintage isn't your everyday look, be sure to stop by around Halloween when the staff--mainly fashion stylists--pulls out the stops with one of the most outrageous costume selections in the city. And no visit would be complete without a trip upstairs to the gift mezzanine, where kitsch rules the day. Bawdy greeting cards, '50s kitchen items and an alluring assortment of wigs beckon.
User Reviews
yaintime21
March 17, 2008
I found this store with the notion that it was an inexpensive vintage store with a good selection, just as the tour guide book said. The sizes were too big, but it's not like any of the clothes were that great! Not only was the clothing itself ugly and VERY tacky, but the prices were through the roof. I only found one piece I liked: a purple corduroy jumper at an unfair $70. Now, if you think that sounds ugly, than do NOT waste your time here! My only praise for this store is that they have a nice selection of sunglasses. (My first review.)
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johnnie_babyshoes
July 20, 2007
I love this store! I went there to get a suit and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and attractive. The place is arranged so nicely that it was easy to find what I was looking for. And the girls helped me find a tie and shirt that looked great with my suit. I thought the staff was friendly and very thoughtful. It's just a fun place to shop and I'll certainly be back. It's awesome!
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Anonymous
November 08, 2005
Screaming Mimi's is a vintage store for shoes, bags, shirts, etc. The store is fairly large and is packed with stuff but i find the items to be a bit to expensive for second hand clothing even if its vintage. I also feel the store is really dirty. They don't take really good care of there merchanise at all. When I walk it there I start getting itchy (allergic to dust). I could never get anything in this store.
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Department Stores, Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Discount Stores, Shoes
