To Amy Berkowitz, vintage has forever been a playground for creativity. Always on the hunt for the rare and the beautiful, Amy's personal collection of eccentric enchantments soon grew to such great proportions, it only seemed fair to share. Artifaktori opened in the hip Davis Square neighborhood in the spring of 2008 as an extension of this collection, and the popular shop is truly a reflection of Amy's unique brand of glamour. Dubbed by the Boston Globe as a haven of cool, Artifaktori offers an intriguing mix of superb vintage clothing & curiosities, curated by Amy and her tight knit staff of creatives. While the Artifaktori aesthetic is difficult to definite, the eye popping patterns, brilliant colors and a generally unique yet chic vibe, bring these quirky treasures together in celebration of all that is fun about fashion and decor. Our original location in the hip Davis Square neighborhood opened in the spring of 2008 and has been attracting individuals with a passion for unique fashion ever since! Offerings include funky vintage duds for guys and gals, housewares, handmade jewelry & clothing, records, and even the occasional piece of furniture. You never quite know what you'll find when you walk through the doors of this cozy little shop. We are thrilled to have opened a second location in Boston's historic Beacon Hill neighborhood in May of 2011. A more refined vintage collection for guys and gals is complemented by a hand-picked selection of new ethically-produced & retro-inspired lines we are proud to offer. Unique and chic, our curated collection offers a special vintage experience for the downtown crowd. You will find an assortment of goods from silky blouses to frilly frocks to dapper suits and cufflinks We are vintage fanatics with a bit of a shopping problem and get our thrills scouting for treasure both for the store and our own personal collections. Ever on the hunt, we do our best to find intriguing pieces with soul and style that have gracefully stood the test of time. Recycle and revive chic vintage pieces and create a look that is truly unique! Whether your style is influenced by punk, grunge, deco style, western wear, disco fever, London mod, pin up couture, film noir, psychedelia, haute hippies, hipster freaks, Zooey Deschanel's New Girl style, mad men, boardwalk empires or other glamourous icon's of the past, you will be able to find something special amongst Artifaktori's racks of genuine vintage fashion. This unique Boston based boutique has shops in both the historical Beacon Hill neighborhood and Somerville's hip Davis Square. The collection includes items from the 1980's, 1970's, 1960's, 1950's, and 1940's, along with the occasional piece of 1930's, 1920's, and antique and victorian pieces fashion history. Our Beacon Hill Boutique also offers a selection of indie designers like Many Belles Down, Fables by Barrie, Remix shoes and Sew Moe, all of which are either green fashions, ethically made, handmade, or made in the USA. Mixed in among the row of Charles Street Antique shops and classy boutiques, our vintage decor and fashion provides a quirky twist on classic style for the stylish Beacon Hill shoppers. Frequent events, vintage parties, events and shows(including superb sales, holiday parties, Brimfield Antique shows, Manhattan Vintage Show and the Top Shelf Flea), give our loyal customers even more excuses to wander through our doors(or visit us elsewhere) to browse, drink some wine, listen to some records, meet some stylish folks and celebrate all that is quality vintage fashion and style. Boston's best dressed, including many marvelous fashion bloggers, stop into our unique boutique to pick up antique and vintage costume jewelry, vintage accessories, vintage cocktail and party dresses in both classic styles and post worthy prints(from the 1940's dress to the 1980's prom dress to the 1990's mini to Marimekko Mod), 1960's mens suits, vintage coats, vintage vinyl and retro cool pieces to complete their unique wardrobes or hip housewares and decor to complete their chic pads. They are proof positive that vintage is sexy, and a stellar addition to any street styled outfit. We are proud to be one of Boston's best vintage shops, keeping the crowds stylish in the unique recycled fashions of era's past, that are still relevant and undeniably chic among the most popular styles of today.
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