Urban Eccentric

First stop in my Vintage Clothing Store hunt; since moving to the area.
I absolutely love the décor! It has a great vintage feel to it, and the prices are VERY reasonable. I found a dress in the discount section.
The two things I wasn’t too fond of was the limited selection in clothing; especially in some of the larger sizes.
Also, I asked the owner if I could purchase the Flannel Shirt she had behind the counter, that just came in. She said no, that i had to be cleaned. I would have took it regardless and washed myself. Perhaps it was a store policy, but she didn’t mention if it were.
Will definitely be visiting again, and recommend to any thrifters like myself!

Every time I’ve come to visit family in Vancouver, I’ve always made a point to stop here, as it is my favorite vintage store and I always find the most amazing pieces! Chris is so helpful and always offer more than fair prices. She knows what she has and she wants it to go to good homes. This kind of vintage shopping is what brings me joy as I continue to grow and treasure these one of a kind vintage pieces!

I started working in Vancouver a few months ago and discovered this spectacular gem. I can’t go in this store with out finding something beautiful and authentic that i have to own, which is just fine, because the prices are reasonable and the service is so so friendly.

Lovely vintage store, well laid out and not extremely overpriced like a lot of vintage boutiques you see around Portland. Definitely a hidden gem.

When you need the perfect sweater, 50’s flair dress, leather jacket, bowling shirt, derby hat, or want to create a unique outfit, this is the place to look.
The store is beautiful and has a boutique look and feel with reasonable prices. Plenty of plush chairs to sit and relax, and friendly staff. When I asked how I could further accessorize an outfit, the ladies were great at recommending ideas. I left with several new looks and a few new ideas how to turn those into more outfits. Skip the high priced boutiques in Portland and shop here. You will find better items and still have money left for coffee nearby

Nestled along the hodgepodge of Vancouver’s Main Street shops is Urban Eccentric, a nice, well stocked and fun vintage shop.
The inventory has a wide range of 1940s to contemporary garments, with most of it being from the 1970s and 80s. But there are gems to be had! You may just not find one on every visit. Not all of the items are perfect. Careful inspect of garments should be done before purchasing. I found several pieces that had small darning patches. Prices are very reasonable, being about level with shops such as Buffalo Exchange. There is a good amount of jewelry and accessories as well.
The store itself is large and brightly lit with fun and eclectic décor of mannequins, pin-​up pictures and the inventory itself.
I’ve only been in a handful of times, but each time the gal working was very pleasant to chat with and kind enough to let me take a closer look at the more delicate items that hung on the wall behind the counter.
One thing that is really swell about this place is that there is a child-​designated dress up box. Parents can let their child play with items that are approved for play, instead of having their kids grabbing at the shops inventory.

I love the Urban Eccentric! You find mostly vintage and some faux vintage but the shop is attractively laid out and decorated, kind of kitchy but in a cute way, not cheesy. I always walk away with something I love from Urban Eccentric and I send all my girlfriends in here. The person that does the buying has great taste because the shop is full of terrific things every time I come in. if only it were all in my size! Haha!

Was just wandering around downtown Vancouver and found this little gem. I recommend to anyone into vintage to stop by and check out the excellent selection. The owner is so friendly, I’m really glad I popped in.

This is one of the best vintage stores ever! You will never find this kind of variety and for the affordable prices. (I’m including Portland and LA in this declaration) Seriously where else can you buy a cute vintage dress that doesn’t need to be altered for $ 12? It’s not one of those store you need to dig through either. You can tell the owner carefully selects each and every piece saving you time sifting through junk that you’ll find in other stores simply because it came from a certain era. If you go in twice you’ll recognize the owner and chances are she’ll recognize you too. Its a really nice change from moody histers who you’ll usually find in most portland stores. And for those of you who enjoy a challenge or simply need some fabric for sewing projects, check out her $ 1 rack out front. I gladly make the trip from Portland just to shop here. It’s really not that far, just right over the bridge. Think of it as North-​North Portland. I promise it’s worth it!

Growing up in Vancouver there was a lack of vintage stores until Urban Eccentric showed up back in the late 90’s. I remember loving it so much and wanting to work there and be a buyer for them. I have since moved away to Seattle then San Francisco, yet every time I go back home I stop in to check out the store, they have great vintage for so CHEAP! Last time I was in town over christmas 08 I bought a gorgeous 1920’s lace bolero jacket in perfect condition for 20 $, what a bargain. I love this place and it always makes my trip home fun to stop in and buy something great.

I suppose good vintage in Vancouver shouldn’t be THAT shocking, right? Actually, I’d expect there to be more of it, but frankly it’s hard for me to spend that much time driving around the suburb (ahem, i reserve the right to say as much… i DID go to high school there).
I think this store has been here about 5+ years and is really cute (despite the unfortunate name… yikes) and the owner’s a gem.
She has many many things in her store. Lots of clothes of all eras in all sizes. Tons of hats and shoes and jewelry too, for a fairly small space. There’s also a smattering of local artist stuff like some screenprinted tees (woohoo!) and jewelry and so forth.
It’s a nice little store on the road to downtown Vancouver; it’s worth a visit if you’re in the ‘hood.