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Benthos
Benthos is a curated vintage showroom tucked away near the eastern edge of Chinatown, offering a more intimate, appointment-style shopping experience for serious vintage connoisseurs.
Founded by Amy Xu, Benthos is devoted to preserving archival runway pieces and unique designer memorabilia from roughly the late 1990s through mid-2000s.
The name “Benthos” (Greek for “depths of the sea”) reflects the sense of discovery — visiting this by-appointment boutique feels like unearthing hidden treasures in an insider’s secret closet.
The space is minimal and gallery-like, allowing the fashion pieces to take center stage.
Notable Inventory Highlights: A meticulously curated collection of top-tier designer vintage. Benthos specializes in avant-garde and luxury labels: expect to find Prada runway pieces, Jean Paul Gaultier and Comme des Garçons collectibles, Yohji Yamamoto tailoring, Vivienne Westwood couture, and more.
The owner also showcases under-the-radar designers from the early 2000s (e.g. Kostas Murkudis, Atsuro Tayama) for the truly in-the-know client.
Every item is sourced for its design significance – whether it’s a sculptural Yohji jacket or an original Issey Miyake pleated dress – making the inventory feel like a mini museum of turn-of-the-century fashion innovation.
Estimated Price Range: $$$ (high). Given the museum-quality pieces, prices trend toward the higher end: think a few hundred dollars into the low thousands for the most coveted items.
For example, a rare runway Prada or Westwood piece could be priced in the upper hundreds, while more common Y2K designer separates might be in the mid-hundreds.
Benthos’s pricing reflects the exclusivity of its stock – it’s a destination for collectors and stylists willing to invest in archival fashion.
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