Buffalo Exchange

Chelsea thrift hounds, get ready to rifle: This consignment chain, which buys, sells and trades its inventory directly with customers, has opened a third NYC location (the first two are in Williamsburg and the East Village). The high-ceilinged shop has a throwback vibe with aquamarine-and-yellow walls and decorative vintage travel postcards. The fact that it’s a mere block from FIT can only mean good things for the mix of designer-label and vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories, all handpicked by Buffalo Exchange’s stylish staff and priced much lower than retail cost. Retro lawn chairs throughout the space allow you to take a breather between discovering pieces like a pair of Tory Burch midthigh leather-and-tweed boots ($125), a Marc Jacobs mustard-yellow purse with gold studs ($75), and a Burberry men’s wool coat with resin toggle closures ($135)—you’ll need it after that much excitement.