HIDDEN TREASURES

Melissa Howard is ever-present at her East Village vintage shop that specializes in American-made menswear.

Stock Vintage

Stock Vintage, located in Manhattan's East Village, is the rare vintage store that specializes exclusively in menswear. That's not the only aspect of Stock that sets it apart from other vintage shops: its focus is on classic American work wear, with an emphasis on heritage brands and pieces that have historic value without looking like a costume or saturated with irony. The store's aesthetic reflects the personal tastes of Melissa Howard, who opened the store in 2006. Howard's fascination with Americana dovetails with a keen eye and a very real love for the line of work she's chosen, which is why Stock has become a destination for devotees of American menswear.