OUR ORIGIN STORY

WELCOME TO THE WEIRD & WONDERFUL WORLD OF FRIENDS

The tale of two BFFs + The Best Gift Store in NYC!

Originally founded as a buy-sell-vintage and gift shop in 2012, Friends NYC began as a friendship pact between wannabe-sisters and BFFs, Mary Meyer and Emma Kadar-Penner.  Combining their experiences and expertise in fashion design, fashion/textile history and their shared obsession with thrifting, the duo said ‘I do!’  to opening their 2200 sq ft flagship in Bushwick, Brooklyn in 2012 and haven’t looked back - at least not that much ;) 

For 11 years, Friends NYC has been an established shopping destination and kitsch haven in Brooklyn and beyond.  Boasting a wide selection of unique gifts, home decor, elevated smoke essentials, candles, books, greeting cards, and of course, vintage! 

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Friends NYC proudly stocks and support local makers, artisans and various independent businesses.  You’ll find NY locals like Brooklyn Candle Studio, Sackville & Co., and Le Puzz and global curiosities sourced from workshops in Japan, artisan alleys of Mexico City, and historic studios across Europe. Come fill your weird & wonderful heart and home with things from Friends NYC IRL or shop from the comfort of your bed online 24/7 FRIENDSNYC.COM, (you’re welcome ex-Nyers!)

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