Modern clothing draws from many sources of inspiration, but Sean Crowley knows that nothing shapes the future more than the past. At Crowley Vintage, the (mostly) appointment-only studio in DUMBO, Brooklyn, he has created a dream world of beautiful vintage clothes from bygone eras. The inventory is a hand-picked representation of Crowley's passion and obsession for old clothes, which he has channeled into one of the most unique shopping experiences in New York. If you are looking for that perfect duffle coat or emblematic tie, this is the place to go.

This place isn't a museum. The great thing about Crowley Vintage is that these are clothes you can actually wear. These are garments that have been made in such a way that they can be passed down. What you'll find there are clothes with soul, and everything at Crowley Vintage is unique and meticulously edited to represent the enduring style of a different time. Even if you leave empty-handed, it's an inspiring place.

This is maximalism at its very best. Crowley has amassed a treasure trove of classic menswear from every era that matters. WWII chinos? Got em. Tweed from every island in Scotland. Accounted for. Madras from every era? There's a stack right here. Crowley has gathered one of the greatest sources of inspirational clothing found anywhere.

You don't always need an appointment to stop by. Crowley has standard Saturday hours and welcomes anyone with an eye toward the classic. Next time you are in New York and need some inspiration, pay him a visit. Make sure to tell him The Old Ghosts sent you.