Business Description from the Web
The constantly changing stock ranges from distressed Victoriana to cowboy chic; psychedelic sun wear to big furry jackets; slinky kimonos to floppy leather hats, and always really cool shoes. The clientele is youthful and funky, inclined to mix styles and eras. There are selected new items, including neon-colored pageboy wigs, retro-repro sunglasses, and a line of saucy baby T's silk-screened...
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This Haight Street store is a vintage warehouse, where the locals go to sell old clothes for some extra cash. But the staff here will not take just anything. They always know what the store needs more of, so do not expect them to do handsprings over just any pair of Brady Bunch bellbottoms. Because they are so selective, this used clothes icon has tons of cool garb that go with the trends while...
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The city's biggest vintage store is a treasure trove of wild streetwear and the occasional museum piece.
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There's a six-item limit in the dressing rooms.
The Wasteland posts notices of currently desired items, based on season and current fashions. Buying hours are from noon to 6pm, daily.
There's a six-item limit in the dressing rooms.
Editorial Reviews from the web
Haight Street fashion plates treat the Wasteland as their personal closet, bringing tired favorites to exchange for someone else's new-old gem. The vast, barn-like space behind the gorgeous entryway is well-organized, with the most fabulous pieces safely hung up on the walls. There are plenty of big, well-lit dressing rooms so friends can try things on together. The constantly changing stock...
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Other Reviews from the web
this store is amazing, a must see if you are in SF. they have a wide selection of vintage and thrifty clothing. you literally could spend hours looking at everything they have. the biggest drawback is the prices. for some of the most threadbare shirts you have ever seen its at least 20+ bucks!! but if you have some extra cash its a great store.
Posted by rarwypop
on September 23, 2009
The window displays are incredible but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Shopping in the wasteland is not a waste of time. great selection of high quality vintage clothing and prices are very reasonable. I've found some of my favorite jackets here. the real experience is looking through the vast variety of neatly organized selection of clothes, shoes and accessories for men and women.
Nowadays you go to the thrift store...well they don't call it that anymore. Now it is "vintage" which equals more money. Anyway, the choices are slim and the prices are ridiculous. Wasteland is the only spot that keeps it real. You can always find the best 50's -70's gear and I love it. Go if you are in town.
Posted by clawsgee
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 20, 2007)