After spending the morning at the International Folk Art Alliance we headed to downtown Santa Fe to check it out since it was our first visit to the city. Santa Fe is so welcoming, full of charm and brimming with boutiques and art galleries. It’s a shopper’s paradise for sure.
After we had strolled the upscale shops I thought I’d see if there were any thrift shops in the area and I found Double Take on Yelp. We walked a few blocks from downtown and discovered this treasure of a consignment/resale shop.
The minute you walk in you realize you are not in a normal “thrift” shop. A counter of eclectic jewelry greets you and is backed with an array of worldly handbags and clutches. Stairs take you down into the area with women’s and men’s clothing, all very well organized, each rack set up by style, color and size.
This shop reflects the artistic, global aesthetic of Santa Fe itself. It’s as if all the people who consign here are world travelers lightening their load for their next adventure. I saw pieces from all corners of the globe from Egypt to Guatemala to India and beyond! The accessories are just as unique as the clothes and your wanderlusting heart would be hard pressed not to find something you love in here.
I did two rounds around the main store (which also includes an extensive kid’s section) and then realized off the men’s section, the store continued into another room which was completely dedicated to Western wear (called At The Ranch). A wall of cowboy boots, racks of jackets, vests and belts were everywhere you looked. It was like I fell into a fabulous Southwestern rabbit hole and I didn’t want to come out. There were so many amazing pieces to discover and try on.
This was my big splurge at $59! I was mesmerized at all the detail, the beadwork and sequins! Bucking horses on the front, a thunderbird on the back, arms covered in sequined feathers and hanging beads!! UM, YES!!! If you know me I am very frugal so this was a big purchase but I am going to rock this piece and it will always remind me of Santa Fe!
I visited the shop later in day and as I was gathering my purchases I realized there was another room (called Encore) I didn’t even get to visit that houses all their designer pieces and also an upstairs room (called Hacienda) with all the home décor and furniture!! I guess I have something to discover next time I visit because I will definitely be back!
You can find all the details on Double Take here.
Sheena’s Sidenotes:
~ Double Take has weekly colored tags that are on sale and are in multiple rooms of the store. Be sure to keep an eye out for them. There is also a sale section in the back of the store.
~ Give yourself time. This store is chock full of so much goodness. Give yourself enough time to look through everything. I did a couple rounds of just one room and found new items with each lap.
~ The staff is super helpful. Three different employees helped me access and try on merchandise. Just ask.
~ They have a frequent shopper card if you plan to visit often and you can earn credit towards a future purchase.
~ This shop is a block from the train depot so it’s totally worth a visit if you are staying in Albuquerque. The train is $10 roundtrip ($9 if purchase ticket online) and in an hour and a half you can be shopping at Double Take!
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