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4 Saint Marks Pl Frnt A
New York, NY 10003

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Trash and Vaudeville Inc
Local(212) 982-3590

4 Saint Marks Pl Frnt A
New York, NY 10003

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Expert Reviews of Trash and Vaudeville Inc

Citysearch | Fishnets and safety pins are alive and well here.

Trash and Vaudeville is a St. Marks shopping landmark with clothing designed to scare your mother. It has been the shopping destination of untold numbers of "alternative" notables, from Debbie Harry to John...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/10/2007
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User Reviews of Trash and Vaudeville Inc

Yelp.com Review - by Aimee A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Trash is a blast from the past. Totally a place to go in and gawk at the colorful shoes and ridiculously short, colorful skirts. Some neat vintage-style concert tees too. Also a great selection of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kate w.

5.0 of 5 stars. apparently the top part is vaudeville and the bottom is trash. i loved both floors, with lots of cool clothes by tripp, etc. i bought some witchy shoes (which i have yet to wear) at trash when i was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place with all my heart. Even thought the prices are on the high side, the stuff is totally worth it. The staff is super friendly and helpful especially Jimmy (he's the reason I don't walk…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jilly P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Split up into two stores-Vaudeville (which is Tripp heaven) and Trash. Do not go into Vaudeville and buy Tripp and Lip Service. This is why Hot Topic was made. Instead, go for those awesome dresses…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eugenie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The vibe is yummy, and the owner is a trip. Most of the shoes that I get complimented on are from here. I'm taking off one star simply because I'm bitter that I can't afford half of the store. But…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish F.

4.0 of 5 stars. So.. my friend bought Sisterhood-of-the-Traveling-Pants-esque shoes from Trash and Vaudeville once. She's a size 7 and I'm an 8.5/9. While walking around St. Mark's.. her shoes were bothering her.. so…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter G.

3.0 of 5 stars. A seedy dungeon of subculture-y goodness. The vibe is just awesome here. But sadly the prices and selection are not. Maybe back in the day they were something special but nowadays it's just average.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cristina B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a huge fan of the downstairs because of their large shoe selection and cheap prices. The better clothes is often found downstairs as well, but most of it is quite pricey. I don't really find…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tricia b.

3.0 of 5 stars. This used to be my cousin's favorite place so we would go there often. The people working there are generally friendly. I got shoes there for $7, so that was cool. I also got this corset-ish top…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah Y.

2.0 of 5 stars. Interesting stuff to look at, but I would never wear any of the stuff they sell. In reality, it is like the aforementioned an overpriced Hot Topic with more of a selection. The sales rack is also…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm pretty sure every big city has a place like this. If you're from Chicago, like I am, this is a lot like the Alley. Fashion punks serving up clothing and shoes, except the kids who work here are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Holy crap, can you say flashback central? The very first time I came to NY, I was what scientists would refer to as....a goth chick. Yep, I'm sure it's hard to believe now, with my love for good wines…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ahh Trash and Vaudeville. I love the atmosphere but I can't ever imagine spending money in here except for shoes. They have a pretty good shoe selection for the right prices. Back to the clothing, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ilyssa b.

5.0 of 5 stars. if your looking for Newrocks, underground englands, hard-to-find shoe brands, you've come to the right place. a little pricey but worth it because you would pay about the same price if you bought…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by melanie z.

2.0 of 5 stars. came in here just cuz i've always heard about it. didn't think it was anything overtly great, selection was minimal, same tripp pants in the fluorescent theme they got going on lately (to fit in with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lolia S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A local institution that's been around forever peddling alternative clothing to the likes of the Ramones and who knows how many actual and aspiring musicians (check out the celebrity pics by the cash…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sally R.

5.0 of 5 stars. An alternative staple in NYC, and one of the few shops that still caters to the punk & gothic aesthetics. Not especially overpriced based on the prices I see for most of this kind of clothing, just…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey W.

3.0 of 5 stars. - staple of st marks - recommend skinny jeans
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Barbie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Trash and Vaudeville is NY institution and they never disappoint. Jimmy, the manager, is the nicest person in the world and as helpful as can be. This is a cant miss anytime you are in New York.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Jimmy Rocks Upstairs

I took a friend from out of town there last night. We went downstairs first where the manager not only looked unhappy to be there, but wasn't very friendly. We strolled to the back shoe section, where my...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Best on St. Marks

You will totally fall in love with this place. The clothes are great and so much fun... I love vinyl and animal prints! The staff is very friendly and really make you feel comfortable just browsing around. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexia J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Over-rated.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aiden A.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was so much cooler when I was a size 2 16 year old. I remember being in love with this place when I was here 5 years ago, and really nothing has changed - but now I'm older and a size 8 and…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Recommended for: Unique men's/women's clothes... outfits, accessories. Service 4, Selection 4, Quality 4.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Clint A.

4.0 of 5 stars. On the whole, this place is far too edgy for my taste, but you can find some workable things in this place that aren't to insane looking. I've walked by this place a million times in my 6 years in the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is where I buy the majority of my clothes, excluding the internet. For people who think the clothes are expensive, they should probably comparison shop the brands - T&V is *extremely* reasonable.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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JIMMY & Staff Are the BEST!!!!!

This was my first time in NYC and a friend wanted me to go to Trash & Vadville for a cool shirt. I'm not your typical punk or rock chick ( black lady with designer clothes), however I love style in every form....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Again, this is one of those stores that would draw my teenage self in drooling. It's a punk rock kid's dream as far as fashion goes. The staff is friendly and helpful. Downstairs always was my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren c.

3.0 of 5 stars. okay so usually i wouldnt go into a shop that look emo- they have skull and crossbones on their shop front, but since i was shopping wit ma sis i had to check it out. and i found some pretty cool…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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AMAZING!, metal, hardcore

This is the most amazing store ever it is so original its not mass produced the people are amazing!!! if you go you NEED to see Jimmy he owns it he is SO cool! he is the owner you cant miss him even if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Raine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Part punk fantasyland, part rock royalty dressing room - no self respecting musician would miss a trip to this legendary destination when in New York. From Louis XVI - inspired velvet and brocade…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by gina e.

4.0 of 5 stars. i do like this place- the people who work here are sweet & i've scored two gorgeous stop staring dresses here on sale. they also have good staples like fake lashes & carry some fancy stuff downstairs-…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Really nice clothes, and the guys are really nice, save for Jimmy, the aging punker manager of the shop. i mostly get pants here. Tripp skinnies are the best, but expensive. they have there own jean…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Melisser E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Being a punk is expensive, get used to it. If you don't feel like tapering your own pants like we used to do, head here for some hot Tripp skinnies! They're perfection in a pant. The shoe selection…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Thom B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well I'll admit it, I like this shop. They're a bit pricey, and yes many of the clothes are ridiculous, but of course this is New York, and people wear what the hell they like (or not enough of what…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the jeans. (Plain, black "jimmy" jeans, to be exact.) The prices are a little high, but go downstairs and buy some funky shoes. Some of the workers can be a bit snotty but if Jimmy is there..…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by sean m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Punk rock store without the punk attitude. The staff are unbelievably helpful and knowledgeable. I am on a quest for a certain Tredair shoe that is out of production. They didn't have it but knew…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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Darkity dark dark

Trash & Vaudville is actually two stores - an upstairs and a downstiars with seperate entrances. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was hoping to find more leather and less crotch-rot latex. but all in all it was a decent selection. The sales kids, and I say KIDS, need attitude adjustments before I back-hand them.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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Definetly Worth It

Great selection of unique and colorful pants, skirts, shirts, jackets, etc. Rare band shirts can be found in the back of the store and downstairs are unique shoes ranging from creepers to heels to boots to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Archit H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ridiculously expensive, but worth a stop anyway. I always end up buying something here because they have such an extensive selection of cool clothing, which I doubt you can find anywhere else. If I had…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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Clothes for Your Inner Punk Rocker..

For a place thats meant to cater to the "poor" punk crowd, Trash & Vaudeville's selection isn't exac...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by - -.

4.0 of 5 stars. they have some awesome designer coats here! and if youre looking for dickies pants, this is the place to go!
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MARIANA L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was one of my first places to shop when I first came to New York. I bought my first punkish, goth-like, not-elegant dress here, (and retired it as soon as I left my teens). You'll find the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This store has all the weird rocker/punk clothing and accessories a girl (or guy) could want. You can even buy leather chaps! The prices are slightly ridiculous though.
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by megan c.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let's be honest: T&V is punk Disneyland, with all the high markups that the title implies. But, like Disneyland, it has a few redeeming features. Well, okay, one. Disneyland is cool because of that…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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We love Jimmy!

This place has been here for many, many years, through the cool punk period of the neighborhood, the brief uncool gentrification period and now the semi-revival. Every time I go here, it feels like home, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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SO Cool!

This store is just soo cool that im speechless about it. My MOM used to shop their when she was a teenager..its just soo awesome!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Gourmet G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Aptly named, given the crap on the racks and a staff that looks like circus clowns. Considering this is aimed at young slacker punksters with no disposable - if any - income, prices are ridiculously…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Polina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Trash and Vaudeville is located in the heart of New York's punk mecca, St. Mark's Place in the East Village. Since the heyday of punk, New York has changed a lot - but the East Village, and especially…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhad K.

4.0 of 5 stars. (see 99X) A dynamic clothing shop for the more eccentric New Yorkers. Spikes, studs, leathers and leopard print, the downstairs carries everything for the aspiring punk rocker (mostly shoes/boots and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Their prices are ridiculously high. However, it is fun to go in and try stuff on. Lots of funky shoes and "punk" clothes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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i love it

trash and vaudeville is the ideal store for someone into the "goth" or "punk" scene. i have shopped there on several occasions and loved it. there is a LARGE selection of shoes in trash from demonia boots to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Emmy F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Many a weekend afternoon were spent perusing the aisles of these two shops (basically one store, laid out on two different floors) during my teenage years! For the high-income gothic/experiemental…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by alicia v.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has a ton of really interesting clothes, though most could probably not be worn in public without being met with some odd stares. A great place to shop if you are looking for something…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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Get your punk rock on!

This Saint Marks mainstay is just about the last of the punk rock/goth shops to survive the revitali...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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My New Favorite Store

I looked up this store online and had to go there! Trash, which is downstairs from Vaudeville, had a giant shoe selection in the back, and clothes such as neon mesh shirts, vinyl pants and black lace shirts....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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