Empress Vintage

This spot has so much to choose from! I work as a photographer & I really like having unique pieces on my rack. After visiting this shop, I ended up walking out with several new items recommended to me by Janina. I already used one of her pieces in a shoot. I was really pleased with the results! I definitely recommend checking out her shop for cool vintage clothing!

Empress vintage is hands-down my favorite vintage shop in the Bay Area.
Every time I visit this boutique I come home with a major thrift haul. Some of my favorite items in my wardrobe I have found here. Most of the pieces are a fun mix of one of a kind garments and timeless staples - and the cost won’t break the bank.
Not only that, I enjoy my time shopping there. The staff are super helpful and passionate about vintage fashion and their customers. On a few occasions even encouraging mini fashion shows with the pieces I’ve tried on(great for my self esteem!)
Honestly I could start a whole blog about shopping at Empress Vintage with my friends, but it’s best to just go for yourself enjoy the experience and find a new favorite floral dress, or those high waisted shorts that fit just right, or that wild suede blazer with fringe.

More than half of my closet is made up of beautiful vintage pieces from Empress. Shopping isn’t my favorite activity so I love how curated the selection is, and if I have something specific in mind the owner Janina knows exactly what to pull for me as options.

I love this store!! It makes me so happy whenever I visit because there is a great vibe and always a colorful and unique selection of vintage pieces. I never walk out empty handed!! This place is definitely a gem and the customer service is wonderful.

This place is fantastic, I've been going there several times a year since they opened. I've brought friends (with many different styles I might add) and they always seem to find something they love. Lovely customer service and great display ideas! Thanks for continuing to have new exciting things to shop for!!

This place is a hidden gem ! The most amazing vintage store i've been to. Literally magical ! The staff is really qualified and helpful. You will find quality fabrics and real highly curated vintage clothing.

This shop occasionally gets old costumes from the SF opera! I asked the friendly person behind the counter and they brought out a tub of blouses for me, many of which were labeled for extras in "Carmen" and "La Boheme". A cozy and well-appointed store.

I'm a local photogrpaher and were looking for a spot nearby to create a community photoshoot event. Empress Vintage was the perfect place! They a beautiful exciting store and a big garden for community gatherings/ photoshoots / live music shows.

This is a super fun store to browse through with so many vintage gems to be found! I highly recommend paying this shop a visit

This shop has a gorgeous selection of clothing, jewelry, etc., and the best people work there! I highly recommend!

Amazing store!!! Something for everyone!!

Got two really cool things, a little camped and expensive but fun to look around and some really unique clothing none the less

Wide variety of vintage items, prices are reasonable