Cairo

My friend and I stumbled upon this place one afternoon after seeing they were having a $ 5 sale! Everything in the store that was hanging was $ 5 or 5 items for $ 20. UNBELIEVABLE! The selection is hand picked and awesome vintage items. They have great screen print shirts that touch on old school Seattle roots and bins on bins of rad shoes. I walked away with a few flannels, jeans jacket and some Seattle gear. Definitely coming back to this spot next time I’m visiting!

Cairo is probably one of my favorite vintage shops ever. Everything about it is so simple and chic: the red french window exterior that makes you feel like you’re in Provence, the selection of locally-​made essential oil rollers, glazed pottery and art prints, the assortment of quality-​made wool blankets, and the brilliantly curated collection of vintage clothing.
They recently expanded a bit into the back of the building, which is exciting — because more Cairo to love! They had bins of $ 15 purses back there when I last visited and they were all wonderful.
Some of my favorite articles of clothing have come from here.
I wish my most beloved vintage shops could all be in the same city and on the same block. Sighhhh…

Unique store in Cap Hill.
I like to visit there when I’m in the neighborhood. Cairo carries unique jewelry, clothing, bags, and other cool stuff.
One thing to know is that all purchases are final and you can’t return the items for refund. Exchange is allowed though.

Cairo is a fantastic little boutique/​art space. Their stock is limited but unique enough that the place feels full and brimming with character. You WILL find the perfect gift for your boyfriend AND your mom & dad.
Simply put, if Seattle had more spots like Cairo, it’d be a better city. Cairo is good for the community.
They need a new photo on here though.

Cairo is one of those vintage stores that are more like nice little botiques. And that is cool! Most of the clothing there seems to be geared towards women and I didn’t notice too much for the guys as far as clothing goes but there was some.
What really was cool about Cairo was more of the acessories that they had for sale. They had lots of good, art for sale which were made by local artists as well as some really amazing smelling soaps! There was a cedar scented soap here that was unlike any other that I smelled before!
Cairo is a vintage store that emphasizes on the quality of what they sell and that is important enough even if they do not necessarily cater to your demographic as much!

While visiting the area I got the itch for finding some off the wall styles and this place hit the spot without hitting my wallet too hard. The staff were helpful about sizing and since going in there now a few times i notice that it’s different stuff all the time, and experimental in nature, so of course there will be hits and misses, but there is a reason it’s the most glorified hipster fake thrift store in Seattle. It caters to a very specific aesthetic. The fact that little shops like these can survive and thrive here, is a testament to the diversity of this great city.

quirky vintage, intimate atmosphere. if you’re into vintage this place is a real treat.

Ever have a hard time finding clothes that really speak to your sense of style? Well MAKE your own clothes at Cairo! After taking a silk screening class in San Francisco this past summer, I’m all about hunting down creative spaces in Seattle that offer a place for people to learn new crafts and spruce up their wardrobes.
While providing an outlet for people who are fans of the arts, you can pop in to watch live music, catch episodes of Twin Peaks, learn to silkscreen or just shop for clothes! I love the idea of wanting to learn to silk screen and going to a vintage shop to buy clothes that won’t be costly to potentially wreck. If the project comes out as desired, you’ve transformed something old into something new. Such a great way to re-​purpose clothes, backpacks, anything made with fabric.
I love the selection of vintage and locally-​made clothing and housewares for men and women.

It’s only fair to say that I’m clearly not Cairo’s target audience: while I wore 80’s fashion in the 80’s, I firmly believe it should have stayed there, and the retro-80’s look has every thing that was wrong with the original minus everything that was original with the original.
Clothes which are too tight in places they should be loose, too loose in places they should be tight, in gaudy colors that make even healthy people look vampire-​pale, and with horizontal stripes and/​or shoulder pads should really just be left at goodwill. The fact that hipsters will wear this stuff shows me that they are slaves to trends without ever seeming to notice when they look in the mirror or that those clothes are unflattering!
I’ve visited Cairo a few times, since it’s right around the corner from my house. The clothes are pretty much as described above: 2^nd-​hand boutique full of the ugliest clothes the past 30 years have offered. The web site shows that they have unique indie t-​shirts, but that seems to be a very small fraction of what they offer. The website also mentions art, but I’ve noticed only a few pieces (maybe I’ve hit it between shows?)
The shop space itself is adorable, and the location is sweet, right around the corner from Top Pot.
My experiences with the staff show that I simply do not exist. Clearly they must recognize that I’m not their demographic, because I get barely a glance before they return to their graphic novels or iphones. Maybe if I showed up in a pair of «Jeggings» I’d get better service.

As far as vintage goes, this place is pretty rock’n. Definitely worth checking out if in the neighbourhood, as they have a great array of funky buckled waist belts. Its a funny location, and I would never have discovered it if I didn’t live in the area, but it is conveniently located almost kitty-​corner from TopPot doughnuts. Talk about killing two birds with one stone. Venture off the beaten path and check it out.

This is our favorite shop/​venue in Seattle. They always have the best artwork, t-​shirts, etc. You should definitely check it out.