Hard Times Collective
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1008 E Washington St, Louisville, Kentucky, 40206
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Hard Times Collective is a unique vintage clothing store located in Louisville, Kentucky that has garnered rave reviews from its customers. According to the positive feedback, this shop offers an "amazing" selection of "wearable vintage" items that cater to a wide range of sizes, making it a refreshing change from many vintage stores. As one reviewer noted, "Trying to find plus size vintage is near impossible, BUT not here!" The owner, Chaella, is praised for her personalized service, getting to know customers' "personal tastes to give the best recommendations." Reviewers describe the store as "eclectic, cute, sustainable, and just the best!" Beyond the impressive vintage clothing selection, Hard Times Collective also carries a variety of "cute locally made gifts like art prints, bags, collage kits, and knick knacks" that contribute to the shop's "immaculate vibes" and "great selection." As one customer shared, "I always find something to buy here every time I come and I'm in here weekly." Customers consistently highlight the store's thoughtful organization and layout, with one reviewer noting, "everything is organized so thoughtfully that it makes for a seamless and intentional experience." Another stated, "The shop is also size inclusive, which is really lacking in a lot of vintage spaces." Overall, the reviews paint a picture of Hard Times Collective as a unique, inclusive, and highly curated vintage clothing store that offers an exceptional shopping experience. As one enthusiastic customer summarized, "If I'm ever back in Louisville I will definitely make it a priority to stop back by here!!"
21 reviews
Sarah Kayrouz
So many good items! Love!
Kelly Weaver
Love shopping here! I’ve found some of my favorite thrifted clothes here, as well as cute locally made gifts like art prints, bags, collage kits, and knick knacks!
Kaylee Morris
Trying to find plus size vintage is near impossible, BUT not here! The owner is lovely lovely and gets to know your personal tastes to give the best recommendations. Eclectic, cute, sustainable, and just the best!
Amanda Chambers
HTC is absolutely worth a visit! Every thing about it is vintage, quirky, eclectic, and so fun! It's so nice to see such an array of sizes in vintage wear, too. We're so lucky places like HTC are putting in the work to keep the absolutely-imperative upcycle and repurpose movement fun, fresh, and thriving 💙
Emily Royalty
After following this shop's journey on Instagram for awhile, I finally stopped in this weekend and I'm so glad I did. Hard Times is AMAZING! If I lived a little closer, I'd probably be there every weekend. I found everything to be reasonably priced and items were well organized. The shop is also size inclusive, which is really lacking in a lot of vintage spaces. Definitely check Hard Times out if you are in the area, especially if you're here for a LouCity game. The shop is very close to Lynn Family Stadium.
Thank you so much for coming in and the kind words! Hope to see you again soon :)
candice yancey
Love love love this local gem. Wearable vintage, great selection, and a super cool vibe:) a must stop 🌈
Thank you 🖤
Andy Coracy
stumbled across this place with my bf while visiting louisville and had an absolute blast!! the selection was amazing and we found some beautiful pieces. we definitely spent way too much (but hey it’s vacation!!) yet i would gladly do it again in a heartbeat. chaella was a delight to chat with and made us feel like besties!! she even gave us some cute tote bags which i am so hype to use. if i’m ever back in louisville i will definitely make it a priority to stop back by here!! :)
You two were a true delight! Thank you so much for coming in. Please come back and see us again next time you’re in stinky ole Lou! ;)
Scotty Milks
Absolute immaculate vibes. The decor is GREAT. The selection is PERFECT. I always find something to buy here everytime I come and I’m in here weekly. If I bought something you wanted COPE, LOSER.
Thank you, Scotty! When we enter the 9th gate of capitalism and begin socially ranking each other as a dystopian survival season, I will spare you.
Brisaela Arredondo
It is so refreshing walking into a vintage store and seeing more than “small” and petite sizes. This is a space that is really mindful about being accessible to ALL bodies. Not only that but I just always have such fun time browsing and shopping — everything is organized so thoughtfully that it makes for a seamless and intentional experience. I will choose to spend my money here every single time.
Thank you 🖤
Abigail Feldkamp
I love Hard Times so much! It is such a cute store, filled with vintage goodies for EVERYONE. Chaella, the owner, is so friendly and fun to talk to.
Thank you Abigail :)