The Top American Vintage Shops Are Located Outside the U.S.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 14 2025
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Source: WSJ
Cultural Encounter: Tracie Tu, a Texan, traveled to Tokyo to explore its vintage fashion scene, anticipating to find unique Japanese items.
Unexpected Discovery: Instead of rare Japanese denim, she found a Lone Star state T-shirt, which surprised her and highlighted a cultural shock.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








