Sorbara's

★ 4.5 · 54 reviews New York Opened October 2024

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The tighter, pricier follow-up to Chickee's Vintage

Skip the rummage. This is vintage already edited down to the good stuff: hand-selected 20th-century pieces for men and women that once hung at Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman, plus Miu Miu, Prada and Hermès. Kathleen Sorbara built her name on Chickee's Vintage in Williamsburg, then went smaller and sharper on Wythe Avenue.

The New York Times profiled it within weeks of its October 2024 soft-opening. Her sister Caroline runs the shop day to day, and the collection also sells online.

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Open every day 11am-7pm, and the stock skews 20th-century designer, so prices sit well above thrift level.
Kathleen's sister Caroline usually runs the floor; ask what just came in from estate buys.

What guests say

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M 3 reviews July 2026

Why is everyone so desperate for workers to come up to them in these reviews? I love that I am left alone to shop until I need a fitting room or additional size. Great store. Great selection. If you need help, go up to one of them and ask for it.
Annie McGinty 3 reviews 21 February 2025

Best vintage in Brooklyn by far. I’ve been shopping here since before it was SORBARA’s at the old location chickees vintage. Best spot for Levi’s and special thoughtfully curated, mostly rare designer pieces. Smells so insanely good and love how the staff is never over bearing allowing me to shop freely in peace. I always leave with a treasure.
Zachary Hanners 11 reviews 26 June 2024

I drive down from southern Rhode Island every six weeks or so and shop for myself at the men’s store and for my wife at women’s store. Caroline is genuinely an outstanding shopkeep, calming presence, impeccably dressed and she never makes you feel rushed. Chickee’s is one of those rare places that creates a world and Kathleen’s world is one in which buying into feels like a no-brainer. The vintage, while some of the best and most curated I’ve ever seen, is beside the point. The tags on all of the garments, little paint stains on the sweaters and the scuffs on the shoes tell a story and it’s easy to see these items trouncing through Capri in the 80’s or going to work at Condé in the early 90’s. Last thing I’ll add is that good vintage for a guy my size (6’1” 210lbs) is really hard to come by and they do an outstanding job of making sure there’s sizing that serves everyone. The web shop is just the tip of the iceberg, you need to get to the stores! Thank you, Kathleen and Caroline. The shop is truly outstanding.
Mirella Pontoriero 1 review 14 December 2023

Oh my dear Chickee's is my haven. As a an intentional shopper who loves designer pieces that are timeless and chic this is my go-to spot. I visit the boutique on average every other week to scout the inventory and commit to a purchase (or more) 1x a month or every other. The team/associates are an incredible help but never overstep or feel like they are selling you. Not to mention their style is always on-point. Highly recommend.
Molly Robbins 84 reviews · Local Guide 13 August 2022

I LOVE Chickee’s. I’ve never been to a vintage store that is so well curated with so many timeless pieces. The overall vibe of the store is effortlessly chic and it’s represented in the clothing and the style of the staff. The quality of the designer pieces are practically pristine and worth the investment. I love the constant flow of new inventory and the uniqueness of all the pieces in the store.