Inside The Best Vintage Store in America | Wooden Sleepers

Inside The Best Vintage Store in America | Wooden Sleepers - 'NYC - 'N YOUR CLOSET - EP.5

Welcome to the ultimate vintage menswear destination—Wooden Sleepers. In this exclusive video, we take you inside what many call the best vintage store in America. Join us for a full store tour and in-depth interview with founder Brian Davis, as we explore the philosophy, curation, and vision behind this iconic shop.

Wooden Sleepers has become a legend in the world of vintage menswear, known for its unparalleled collection of Ivy League, military, outdoor, and workwear pieces. From perfectly faded U.S. Navy deck jackets to 1960s Champion reverse weave sweatshirts, this is vintage with soul—and serious taste.

In This Video:
• Full tour of Wooden Sleepers’ newly designed interior, by RRL alum Kevin Jacob
• The story of how Brian Davis built the store from the ground up
• A deep dive into the inspirations behind the product mix: Ivy Style, Americana, utilitarian fashion, heritage workwear, and more...

Highlights from the collaborations with top-tier brands including:
• J.Crew
• Todd Snyder
• 3sixteen
• L.L.Bean
• Monocle Magazine
• Rowing Blazers

Notable Press & Recognition:
Wooden Sleepers has been featured in leading style and culture publications like:
• GQ (“The Vintage Store That Redefined Cool”)
• Hypebeast
• Esquire
• Gear Patrol
• InsideHook
• Monocle
• Selectism
• The New York Times Style Section
• Put This On

Whether you’re a menswear nerd, a vintage enthusiast, or just obsessed with thoughtful interior design and curated retail spaces, this is a must-watch.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - INTRO
0:21 - Preppy Pete intro
0:29 - Brian Davis intro
2:16 - Wooden Sleepers store tour
15:49 - Background breakdown
18:24 - Wooden Sleepers beginnings
22:06 - Notable features & collaborations
26:12 - Notable collaborations
29:04 - Wooden Sleepers early strategy
31:06 - Social media's impact
38:12 - Importance of presentation
39:49 - True love for vintage
42:45 - Community focused
45:15 - What's in Brian's closet?
46:44 - Importance of family
51:53 - What's next for Wooden Sleepers?
53:46 - Shout outs & outro
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MUSIC by SkyHigh Music @skyhighmusicva on IG.

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STYLE VLOG: https://youtu.be/79pS-idR-LU?si=87sPDYXQpQs_k2eH
STREET FASHION: https://youtu.be/QOJLMJ9grA0?si=AcZ1TnqjBpP9tpKe
CLOSET TOUR: https://youtu.be/LwtdeYnaK7c?si=hjxpQjJnEdeCq6fj
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