Buffalo Tour
It’s no secret that a good chunk of my wardrobe comes from Buffalo Exchange, the resale chain, as I spent a great deal of time there due to proximity. So when I heard about an upcoming anniversary sale with a focus on western and vintage, I kind of freaked out. Their twice yearly ‘zine upped my level of excitement when I saw their two page spread featuring “what you may find in our traveling Airstream Pop-Up Shop”, which looked as if it had been torn from my personal closet…
Mexican tourist jackets!? Tooled leather pursues!? Fiesta skirts!? Fringe leather jackets!? The anniversary sale is to commemorate Buffalo Exchange being in business for 40 years. To celebrate, Buffalo tricked out an Airstream and told all of their locations to hold back western garments, and garments they thought had an Arizona vibe to them, as the company originated in Tucson. The trailer would travel to each Buffalo location and load up with all of the goodies the shop had been holding back.
As the sale grew closer I began really going through my wardrobe. I was expecting to drop a good chunk of change at both locations. As I have decided to tailor my wardrobe more, it became easier to part with garments that weren’t in that line, and for several weekends I hauled bags to my local Buffalo to rack up some trade credit.
Portland is lucky enough to have two Buffalo stores, one downtown and one just off of Hawthorne, this meant two Buffalo sales! And boy did I come home with a bundle!
I snagged four Mexican tourist jackets, including a magenta one, a color I was missing!
I snapped up several western wear shirts too, some of which were vintage, others of which were new, but I don’t care! Western wear is awesome, regardless of decade. This first one is a 1950s Panhandle Slim, but features a patch for Idaho’s Canyon County Sheriff’s Posse! The grommets on the right, in the green diamond, are for your badge.
I couldn’t resist this fabulous leather vest, and the label is great too! “Lady Scully” – meaning it was made by the prominent western wear manufacturer, Scully, but designated for women.
While there were lots of skirts, including some patio skirts, however none in my size. So I only came home with one skirt, but boy is it a doozy! The print features covered wagons, horseshoes, saddles, spurs, branding irons, cacti and more!
There were lots of fabulous accessories in the trailer too! And I bought a wonderful black tooled leather purse, some swell belts, a pair of boots, a pair of tooled leather heels, and a faux turquoise bracelet.
Overall I am very, very happy with my purchases! And have so many outfit ideas that include many of these pieces.
So, if you’ve ever wanted to dabble in the western wear, check out Buffalo Exchange’s website to see if this trailer full of western goodies is headed your way soon!
Noooo, I missed it! It was around my neck of the woods even before Viva 🙁 Oh well. At least you got some truly AMAZING pieces it seems! Those western blouses are killer! I just can’t believe how easy it is for you to find such wonderful pieces by you, but then I remember – you are not in NYC, that explains everything! Good vintage is very slim (and expensive!) pickin’s around here (insert sad face here).
Can’t wait to see how you incorporate your new pieces in your wardrobe!
-Holly
Veronica Vintage
Sad face. It already came through Austin back in March.
What fabulous finds, and I had no idea it was Buffalo Exchange’s 40th anniversary! I definitely need to hope over there soon, I have some store credit to use up!
Shoot! Looks like it is skipping the Bay Area all together 🙁 Everything you found is AMAZING!!! I am still on the hunt for a mexican tourist jacket that fits me and is in good condition. Can’t seem to find one that is both. One day!!!
I thought it was, too, based on the map, but then I looked at the list, and it’s coming to the Berkeley, Haight, and Mission stores next week.
Good to know! Thanks, Amanda!
Perfect stuff for you, for sure! I need an Airstream full of vintage sportswear!
I’ve been searching for a tourist jacket FOR.EV.ER! I can’t seem to find one around here.
Cheers,
L A
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Yowzers! Look at you go Annie Oakley! Love it, all these great western finds you truly hit your gold mine!
Wow, those are amazing purchases! So glad they are going to a good home where they will be treasured and worn. Can’t wait to see the fab outfits you come up with.
Great finds! I can rarely find something good at Buffalo, but it seems like you’ve got it down to a science!
Arghhh, dying…DYING over here in Australia! You guys are extremely lucky where vintage and vintage themes are so embraced and recognised….and easy to source! It is impossible to source anything over here and if you do, you pay a kidney for it.
Oh my! Just wonderful western ware. I really like the tooled heels and that pistol belt is cute. Can’t wait to see you decked out in your finds.
Its coming to my Buffalo on the 17th, I am SO THERE!
Your magenta jacket is so pretty, and those boots. Oh man those boots!
OMG! You’re going to have so much fun!! Arrive as early as you can! There were people lined up for both locations here in Portland.
eeeeeek! what a haul of super fun western pieces. i adore the tooled leather items and the green skirt most …