Vinyl Revival
How records are thriving in Eugene’s digital age
In a digital era dominated by streaming apps, where consumers have access to millions of songs at the tap of their fingertips, vinyl records have … Continue reading
Thrifting
A Modern Twist on a Vintage Tradition
Club Thrift Brings its treasure-hunt shopping to Lane County
Club Thrift is putting a fresh twist on secondhand shopping — offering the same thrill of treasure hunting and bargain prices, but with a surprise: … Continue reading
Knick-Knacks, Paddywhacks and Clowns
‘Figurine’ out where to find the best thrifted trinkets
By Savannah Clown I must begin by saying that this trinket-hunt article was born from my biggest relationship problem: I’m set to inherit my great-grandmother’s … Continue reading
Thrifted Clothing
How to look cool for cheap
One of the greatest joys in life is the thrift finds that you buy for next to nothing that become a closet staple and a … Continue reading
I Like What You’ve Done with the Place
Tips for navigating the world of second-hand furniture
Furnishing a living space should be fun and affordable. It’s a chance to develop and represent personal style and explore creativity. It’s not necessary to … Continue reading
The Thrift of the ’90s is Alive in Eugene
And Springfield and all around Lane County — welcome to the EW thrift edition
“Do you remember the ’90s? Y’know. People were talking about getting piercings and getting tribal tattoos. And people were singing about saving the planet; forming … Continue reading
A Cat in the Crypt
A recently opened subculture and goth secondhand store in Springfield fills a cultural niche for an expanding alternative population
The Crypt opened in April 2023 to fill a niche in Springfield. Dakota Jennen, 26, and Kieran Hawke, 28, started the shop out of “a … Continue reading
Best Secondhand Shop
1. St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, 2890 Chad Drive, 541-743-7117, Eugene, and 199 Q St., Springfield, 541-746-7784, as well as a dozen other … Continue reading
Counterculture Couture
Vintage stores provide a portal back to the early years of the Oregon Country Fair
The summer of 1969 marked key events in history from the first man landing on the moon to Woodstock, and the beginning of the Oregon … Continue reading
Super Vintage
Freestyle Superette offers a variety of vintage clothing, from sports to high-end fashion
On a late Sunday afternoon, a college student eyes the patented blue corduroy Future Farmers of America jacket — an item usually worn by members of … Continue reading