Funky fashions
Giant Austin vintage shop paves way for second 10,000-square-foot location
Update, December 21: Pavement and the adjoining Leopard Lounge will officially open on January 8 and 9, 2021. The stores plan to start buying from the public on December 28.
---
In August, vintage shop Pavement announced the opening of a massive, 10,000-square-foot space on South Lamar Boulevard. Now, the Houston-born brand is announcing a second Austin location near the University of Texas campus to open in December, "just in time for the holiday season."
The clothing store will take over the former Centennial Liquor Stop at 2932 Guadalupe St. Like its South Austin sister shop, the newest Pavement will also clock in at a whopping 10,000 square feet. The Drag location is also less than a block from Buffalo Exchange and around the corner from Lo-Fi Vintage, thus creating a sort of vintage district.
Pavement offers new and recycled clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and men. As CultureMap reported in August, co-managing partners Avery Robinson and Trent Sellers spent 12 months buying inventory to fill the massive South Lamar store, and the store has been purchasing gently worn items and vintage pieces directly from local customers since before it opened its doors on August 14.
“We’re so grateful for the enthusiastic response to our South Lamar location and plan to continue that momentum into our second store,” said Robinson in a September 8 press release. “The newest Pavement will feature the same thoughtful, eclectic mix of men’s and women’s fashions, offering buy/sell/trade options.”
As Robinson mentioned, along with browsing 10,000 square feet of fashions, customers can also sell current, gently worn clothing, shoes, and accessories and freshly laundered vintage pieces, which can be exchanged for either cash or trade to be used inside the store.
"Austinites have such a wide range of street style and fashion flair — we’re the perfect fit for this city,” said Sellers back in August. "People love the elements of discovery, high-energy creativity and great value, which is our claim to fame.”
For the fashionistas who just can't wait until December to get their funky fix, Pavement's South Austin shop is currently open at 611 S. Lamar Blvd. Hours are 10 am-9 pm, daily. To make an appointment to sell clothing and accessories, call 512-551-3132. Currently, the shop is offering cash at 40 percent of the item's retail value or store credit and 50 percent of the retail value.
DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri
From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri
New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A portal opens...Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri