Hip Zipper Vintage

I love the Hip Zipper, the selection and thank gawd for the prices! Unfortunately Nashville is getting too cool for its own britches so finding vintage I can actually afford is few and far in between. And that is where Hip Zipper steps in and makes all my vintage dreams come true. I love the staff and have always found something I can give a forever home too. I love you Hip Zipper!

We’re on our honeymoon this week in Nashville! First stop was Hip Zipper that I found on Instagram. One employee, Lindsay was so nice and helpful! She gave us a list of other vintage stores in the neighborhood and gave us some ideas on what bars/​venues she likes the best. I didn’t want to leave! I could have looked at everything in there all day! Vintage heaven! I ended up getting a few shirts, a pair of slacks and an adorable brooch. If I’m ever back in Nashville I will definitely visit this store again!

Found a few gems here! Follow them on social media– they apparently post the good stuff there to keep you updated. A little pricey because everything was priced by category, but it was worth it for some things. And, there was a weird bug on the inside collar of a shirt I almost tried on.

Awesome staff and great selection for guys and dolls. They also helped point us in the right direction for other sweet spots in east Nashville. A must stop for vintage clothing, goodies and excellent conversation.

Small shop packed with cool stuff!

Walked into this store 5 min ago, staff completely ignored us, but greeted customers that came in after us. I guess we weren’t the «right type» of customer. Will not spend money at this raggedy shop.

I usually go into vintage shops and look but never buy, but I found two dresses here! All the dresses are priced between $ 32-​$ 39 which is super affordable for good vintage condition. Wish I lived here so I could come back!

The Hip Zipper is a fantastic vintage clothing store. It is well-​curated and priced fairly. And don’t forget to check out the «free» bin outside!

Cute neighborhood vintage shop! Be sure to dig through the free bin outside. There was a pair of 1940’s peep-​toe heels with a busted buckle that have now become my favourite shoes. Pricier than my expectations but many goodies to be found here.

Solid thrift shop, typical prices and selections. Bigger selection than most shops in Five Points, so there’s likely something here for everyone. The owner helpfully gave me a sheet with a whole list of nearby vintage shops.

It’s a must, every time I roll through town and I usually find something that must come home with me, though I didn’t this time.
This is a true blue vintage shop with clothes and accessories dating to the 40’s and 50’s. They may have a piece here or there that is even earlier than that, but in general, that’s not the majority of what I’ve seen. As with many shops, it seems that the availability of pre-60’s stuff is getting harder to stock. :-(
They’ve got all the vintage stuff you might want to pick through: all forms of clothes, jewelry, purses, gloves, accessories, and whatnots. For men and women. Worth a look-​see, for sure.

I have officially heard it all.
I found 2 things in this god forsaken pile of bad polyester dresses and musty leather jackets. The salesperson casually asks me what I do and I told her I also sell vintage — in LA. This is after she repeatedly gender policed me asking if I want to see the men’s section. I should have known there was a reason. She then informed me that the store policy is to only sell to «end users» because «you wouldn’t go to target and buy stuff to sell in nordstrom» she then offered to text the owner to see if an exception could be made. Unfortunately for them it couldn’t be and I was told I wasn’t allowed to make a purchase. I have NEVER experienced something like this and would advise against shopping here just in case they have other arbitrary rules against people buying things. I have to say that this store is so musty and out of touch with what people want I am just shocked they turned down my money. Do they have so many customers running in for $ 12 synthetic granny panties that they didn’t need another sale? Just pathetic.

Really cool store. Reasonable prices on cute vintage clothes. I wish the clothes were organized by size though and that there were more shirts as well. Either way I found an adorable dress and the girls there were really helpful :)

This is the place to go first. We spent a lot more time in this shop than we anticipated, just so much great stuff we lost track of time. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful… they even made recommendations on other shops to visit in the area. Prices were very reasonable too.

have not been there yet but I sent out an SOS yesterday wanting someone to contact me about a vintage dress I had, and Trisha e-​mailed me almost immediately. She was super helpful and gave me suggestions on where I might find more info on what I was looking for. Thanks Trisha… Great Customer Service! Beth

THE BEST truly vintage shop in this hipster East Nashville neighborhood! A great place to find fun pieces to add to your wardrobe from the 1940’s to 1970’s. Shop local and support this great independent retail shop!

What a cool shop!
I came here in search of ‘50s attire for a ‘50s night at work. It was my first and last stop in my search! I found everything I wanted and then some…
GREAT pricing for high quality vintage attire. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. I will DEFINITELY be back… often!

So, I’m trying to find a replacement for Clothing X-​change, and on my quest for that replacement, I visited the Hip Zipper.
First impressions: It’s on the East side, which is a bit of a drive for me. Walking in, you’re hit with a really funky smell. I don’t know if it’s all the old clothes or if they flooded in the Great Nashville Flood, but part of me wanted to get out of there as fast as I could.
Everything was sorted by fabric and cut. They had a huge selection of dresses (what I was looking for that day). But I think a lot of them were overpriced. If your Aunt Mary was having a garage sale or if you went to Goodwill or other thrift stores, you’d pay $ 5-​$ 15 for what the Hip Zipper charges $ 19-​$ 39 for. I understand that they do a lot of work finding those pieces, but in my mind, I couldn’t justify paying that much for something I didn’t love.
That’s another thing, there were some cute pieces, but I didn’t fall in love with any of them like I normally do when I shop vintage.
The staff wasn’t as mean as everyone else on here claims they are, but maybe I got a different girl. She did have to iron/​steam everything that I tried on and decided not to get (which was everything). So I felt kinda bad, and she was giving me the stink eye. Although I can’t blame her, I was desperate for a dress that I needed that night!
So anyway, smells funky. Huge selection, but nothing really that great.
My quest continues.

I finally went here for the first time today, after living in East Nashville for 3 months! I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in, as it’s much bigger on the inside than it looks from the exterior. They have a huge selection of clothing, shoes and accessories, and everything is well organized by type of garment. I would have liked to have seen clothing separated by size, which would have made it a lot easier to find certain pieces.
I have a few qualms, though. The staff didn’t say one word to my girlfriend and I, so I didn’t get the feeling that they were very friendly. I guess it’s that whole apathetic hipster thing. Secondly, they are WAY overpriced. I mean, I know it’s vintage and they can charge whatever they want, but that’s the problem. Why would anyone spend $ 15 on a plain old bow-​tie or $ 50 on a polyester brown jacket when they could get the same thing at Goodwill for a fraction of the price? Anyway, Hip Zipper seems to charge a great deal more than other vintage stores around Nashville, but their items *are* pretty quality.

I love the independent spirit and spunk of the Hip Zipper. Proprietor Trisha Brantley possesses a keen eye for all that is vintage and has a diverse selection to prove it!
Hip Zipper offers up well-​priced apparel, jewelry, accessories, and even free goods to the masses. Carmen J brings up an very important point, the free bin is available because Trisha and crew only sell pieces that are in premium condition. Men and Children also have a good selection to choose from here which can sometimes be rare with vintage dealers in Nashville. The shop is bursting at the seams with historical goodness so be prepared for a digging adventure. Once you do, you will surely discover why it’s worth the time and energy. I always do!
Trisha’s collection also expands to a vault of designer and rare vintage pieces that she will sometimes include at events and special occasions. My jaw literally dropped and I was speechless when she showcased this incredible collection. W.O.W. I adore that she is always willing to help you figure out the vintage sizing system, educate you on the pieces she stocks, and is just all around a great little bundle of energy. These are some of the fundamentals that make shoppers loyal!
The Hip Zipper also always puts on great events. This was showcased most recently with the East Nashville Boutique Crawl when she had a very cool lounge singer working the crowd while they shopped, offered up a massive free bin of clothes was available for people to dig through to find hidden treasures, gave special discounts, and she also busted out goods from the «Vault».
Quality goods, price and experience. That’s what I call a trifecta!