Front General Store

Front General Store: vintage fashion, own designs, and home goods in Brooklyn

Front General Store is a shop that brings together very diverse categories, from vintage items to new products. Its offering spans haberdashery, stationery, vintage clothing, second-hand designer bags and wallets, gift cards, hats, footwear, clothing from its own brand FGS Originals, kitchenware, and hardware.

FGS Originals: the store's own brand

The label develops its own clothing line under the FGS Originals name, with basics and knitwear. The catalog includes midweight and heavyweight cotton T-shirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, hooded and non-hooded sweatshirts made with loopwheel fabric, matching sweatpants, brushed Shetland crewneck sweaters, and ribbed tank tops. Listed prices range from $38 for a tank top to $228 for a hooded sweatshirt or a Shetland sweater.

Vintage and designer clothing

The store sells vintage pieces from labels such as Burberry, COMME DES GARÇONS, Issey Miyake, Y's, Armani, Prada, Gucci, Hermès, Missoni, and Miu Miu, among others. The women's catalog includes wool coats, jackets, skirts, knit dresses, blouses, and pants; the men's includes coats, jackets, sweaters, shirts, and jeans. There is also an Issey Miyake archive section and pieces from Levi's Denim, Ralph Lauren, and brands such as Barbour, Carhartt, Haruta, Lesca, and Reproduction of Found.

Jewelry, accessories, and home goods

The assortment is rounded out with silver and gold jewelry, designer pieces, wedding bands, and items under $100, with brands such as Baccarat, Georg Jensen, Gucci, and vintage Tiffany & Co. In accessories, it offers bags, footwear, eyewear, belts, scarves, hats, gloves, and socks. For the home, it has fragrances, bath, kitchen and dining, bedroom, small utensils, tools, stationery, and wallets, with names such as Hasami Porcelain, Perfumer H, APFR, Brooklyn Candle Studio, P.F. Candle Co., Serax, and Delfonics.

Shipping and store operations

The store offers free shipping in the United States for orders over $100 and updates its catalog on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The website is available in English and Japanese, with prices in US dollars and Japanese yen. The 143 Front St location has reopened after a renovation of the space.

Location and contact

143 Front St