Funky Monkey
New Orleans, LA 70115-2304
Phone: (504) 899-5587
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Editorial Review for Funky Monkey – by Jessica Mesman
The Scene
Rockabilly poseurs of the "Swingers" persuasion and adventurous boojie antiquers hungry for a wild card. Funky Monkey is one of a string of nearly identical quasi-thrift stores lent authenticity by the surrounding Magazine Street antique markets. It's a great place for thrift initiates to start--instead of making you pick through piles of rubbish for one perfect piece, the proprietors of these shops do the hard part for you, stocking their few racks with only the cleanest, most desirable finds.
The Stock
True vintage hounds may be disappointed by the boutique's manufactured, kitschy vibe and merchandise. Genuine classics share space with made-to-order '80s concert T's and plenty of new constructions. Much of the stock is actually faux-vintage, including reproductions of older clothes pre-aged to look authentic. Of course, the inventory varies with trends, but lovers of '50s garb, punk-inspired and Western threads, Hawaiian shirts, and even retro bathing suits should come away happy.
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User Reviews for Funky Monkey
06/26/2008 Posted by roadsis31602
My first visit to the Funky Monkey was a mostly enjoyable one... The prices are pretty darn good but more than a few of the items I looked at had large stains or holes...some items were worth the repair but many of them were not... Their jewelry selection is great as were the purses...the racks were easy to shop...sized properly too! The staff was a bit stiff and not very friendly...I don't need someone down my throat while shopping but please smile or say 'thank you' when I hand over considerable cash to your store... Overall my experience was more 'average' than my stars denote but I give them an extra star for being a locally owned business and for giving a bit higher of a monetary compensation to those who are selling them their secondhand goodies...
Pros: Large selection, quick rotating stock, good prices, great location...
Cons: Less than stellar service, damaged goods...
05/03/2008 Posted by IngridQ
This shop is awesome. Both my boyfriend and I found cool vintage stuff, and they had alot of costumes and clothing by local designers. I'll stop by here whenever I'm in town. Check out the make your own tshirts, too. Ingrid
Pros: local vibe, cheap, cheap cheap, cool inventory
Cons: parking is tough
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