To order any of the items call (336) 272-1800 or email us at kitrodenbough@yahoo.com

Design Archives is a locally owned and operated vintage store offering an incredible selection of wearable and collectible vintage clothing and textiles, at reasonable prices. As the largest vintage store on the southeast coast, Design Archives features 3,000 square feet of space filled with tens of thousands of authentic vintage items, along with a huge collection of vintage and antique textile swatches. There are items from 1880’s-1980’s. Bulk wholesale purchases can be arranged.

Design Archives is shopped by designers for inspirational research, by other retailers who buy in bulk, and is shopped daily by trendy chic customers who want the latest vintage fashions. Design Archives is a treat to explore. Reminisce and enjoy this wonderful shop of treasures.

With more than 30 years of design experience, Design Archives owner and staff can help you with your purchase. We also act as a supplier to theaters, film, and print production companies. Call and tell us what you need and we will get a package together for you.

A video of the Clearance Sale at the old location on E Market St, and some clips of the new location on Tate Street »

» More videos on the Design Archives/YouTube Channel.

As you may have read the Design Archives store has moved from downtown on E. Market Street to a new location in the college area of Greensboro - 338 Tate Street.

On August 11th, Kit threw a going away/fundraising party at the East Market Street site which was a very enjoyable and successful night. There were many people in attendance and they were entertained by a DJ and by Eugene Chadbourne, Filthybird & by Adam Thorn and the Top Buttons.

» Click to view some pics.

Update: A new page with a photo album added