Luigi Vera

Great shopping experience! Coco, the guy working here, is really welcoming, friendly and helpful. Stuff is vintage but great quality. The best in the area.

I absolutely LOVE this store. Guys are supper honest re: authenticity vs not designer items, with that being said, there is tons of items that are authentic indeed and super well priced. Well curated selection all around.

This place doesn’t deserve even 1 star! Unfortunately the customer service was terrible. The cashiers were extremely rude and made unnecessary comments when I couldn’t find what I was looking for. Everything was overpriced for the quality of the item. A pair of men’s shorts were $ 62!!! I couldn’t believe it. It’s not worth your time to even browse.

Please be warned. I was extremely naïve. The gentleman that runs the store was overwhelmed with excitement for the pieces I brought in. He told me that they pay 35 percent of the price that they would sell it for in the store. I stopped by again this week to bring in some higher priced items that the gentleman requested from me. While I waited, I browsed the store and saw that the mark up on the things that I had sold them was triple to what they had told me they were going to sell the items for. The gentleman that purchased the items from me told me that someone else had brought in the turquoise necklaces that I had sold him that were labeled one of a kind. He then tried to say that Flashbacks does the same thing. Unilocalers, I sold to all three stores last week (Luigi Vera, Buffalo Exchange, and Flashbacks) and the prices that Buffalo and Flashbacks told me they were going to sell the items for were the honest prices. This store buys clothes and accessories at 10 percent of what they will sell it for. Do yourself a favor and get the most money for your clothes and accessories.

Great clothing and Coco always gives me great fashion tips and ideas!!!

Awesome merchandise, too bad I couldn’t take my time to enjoy looking at all of it because we were being followed/​watched by the store clerk. NEVER IN MY LIFE have I ever been watched like that. I will NEVER shop there or even try to browse. Totally uncomfortable experience. All we wanted to do was find items to finish up our Halloween costumes.

One of the best places to shop in HIllcrest! Small store, but they use their space efficiently. The store is packed with unique and eclectic clothing and novelty items. It may be a thrift/​consignment clothing store, but their clother certainly don’t look used. Also, they have designer men’s underwear (all new, of course!). They also sell their own house brand of clothing.

Tried shopping here again after a bad first go at it and I was sadly disappointed. The clothing was way over priced (especially since there was snags and holes in the clothing). And the lady who was there this time kept watching me the entire time I was in there even tho there were other people in the store. It was creepy to say the least. If I do shop here again and that lady is there I’ll be giving her my credit card to hold while I shop so I can shop in peace. I am not a crook!

The lady in the counter seemed like she hated her life and job because she was extremely rude when all i wanted to know it’s if i could sell some of my pair of designer shoes, to be honest i haven’t sold my stuff before and like any other customer if you don’t know something you can say it nicely. not roll your eyes and basically telling me to get out. too bad for the owner because she’s completely useless, worst service ever… didn’t even invite to want to check out the items for sale, do you even want to sell? =/​isn’t that your business?
As i see other reviews she treated other people bad, so Luigi just fire her, you’re losing a ton of clients.

I’ve been in here many times and bought one or two things, I saw a cute diesel tank top I wanted to buy but wasn’t so sure, I went back a few days later to get it and it was still there. Sadly the owner got to it before I did and he had sewn «vodka sex music» or something on it with big bold letters. It was ruined. I looked around regardless but I ended up buying two shirts. The girl and the the owner are nice, there’s a guy that’s quiet who works there but he’s a bit snooty I stay away when he’s there. A but over priced on a few things but always good to look around.

If I could give 0 I would… First of all, there clothes are ify but there customer service is what sales this place, and not in a good way. The lady associate who claimed to be the owner was rude, I’ve never been so disrespected.

After thanking a female worker for letting us look around she rolled her eyes at my group; and I repeated thank you. She turned away and we made a comment saying that she should at least speak to us. She starts saying that we have been rude in the store and cursing at us. We left and I returned asking for her name to report to the owners. I was completely polite and did not curse, but she replied asking me to get the f*** out. And then refused to give me her name. She said we made a mess in the store, and when I offered to clean it, she couldn’t find a mess to clean. Me and my 3 friends won’t be back until this store takes customer service seriously.

The decoration of this store brings me back my pre-​high school days, when I used to adorn the walls of my room with cutouts from fashion or celeb magazines. Their dresser rooms are decorated that way and is a fun and cheap way to make your store one of a kind. I think Luigi Vera is cute and cool but there is not much for women to choose from. And also not really too much vintage, although I spotted several cool hats and shoes. Cheap and cute sunglasses and accessories. The store is located in a very nice building, but somehow is easily missed. Stop by and check it out. You can always end up with a charming bracelet or something.

Luigi Vera’s One of A Kind Clothing has an eclectic variety of clothing and accessories. Luigi is straight forward about what he will pay and let you know honestly why. I have found many good buys here over the 3 ½ years I have know about this shop. It is a place I always visit in Hillcrest; you just never know what you might find there.
I have found some great men’s shoes and wonderful dresses for drag. Everyone will find something in this shop.

Great selection of designer brand handbags and what not– most second hand but in amazing shape and good prices. Also cute new items as well at great prices.
Staff is friendly and chatty so you feel very welcome. I’ll definitely go back.

Out of the Closet, Buffalo Exchange… both cool businesses who provide a unique shopping experience. But let’s be honest here, anytime a cool business goes corporate, it loses something. Heart. Soul. Whatever you want to call it.
Luigi Vera is a place that has what the others used to have… personality. Of course in many ways it’s a standard thrift store. But look around. It’s in the center of fashionable Hillcrest, which means that the inventory is far superior (not larger, just superior) to that which you’ll find elsewhere. Add to it Luigi’s original designs, chill employees, prime location… and this is your new to-​go place for new (and quality pre-​owned) fashions!

I’ve been to a zillion thrift stores in my life, and this one really stands out. Why? Because it’s not just grandma sweaters, madonna outfits, and 80s cast-​offs. They actually have some really classy clothing. I tried on an amazing dress by BeBe, and I am NOT a name-​brand-​y kind of girl.
I ended up buying a classic beaded clutch for a wedding I was attending that night which looked like it was from the 20s. Since the beading was frayed, the owner gave me a 15% discount — don’t know if that’s standard, but it was City Fest and he was in good spirits!

I think I’m in love! Luigi Vera is easily one of the best thrift/​used stores in San Diego. I can’t believe it took me this long to discover it. The shop is so easy to miss, recessed from the street on 5^th Ave. It doesn’t help that it’s located right smack next to the hulking behemoth of an Urban Outfitters, which only makes Luigi Vera seem even smaller in comparison. But pay no attention to the tacky, overpriced UO. Instead, I recommend making a beeline toward the adorable little cottage to the left of it.
The store is pretty small, but the owner makes full use of the space. Literally, just about every square inch of Luigi Vera is jam-​packed with cool clothing and accessories, mostly reasonably priced. I’d guesstimate that around 75% of the stuff here is used, but everything looks like its in tip-​top shape. Plus, there’s actually a wide variety of sizes — even on the jeans rack! I actually manage to find clothing here that fits. Hallelujah.
The rest of selection is new clothing, much of which consists of Luigi Vera’s house brand. His designs are unique and completely affordable. If I saw someone on the street wearing one of his shirts, I would guess that it came from a boutique, not a thrift shop. There’s also a huge selection of styley mens’ undies (not used!), although they’re not quite my thing. On the other hand, I could name a lot of guys who like having space aliens and submarines all over their underwear (Ginch Gonch, anyone?).
On this particular Saturday morning, I dropped by in search of a new belt, since my old one was getting frayed. Within 5 minutes a found a kick-​ass designer belt for just a couple bucks. If you want to see it, you’ll have to get it off me yourself. ;)
This store is definitely a winner. Two smiley faces up! ;) ;)

YES! He’s back!
Seriously, some of the coolest custom-​made clothes in San Diego. Glad to see Luigi’s found an AWESOME location right there in the heart of Hillcrest. Found another winner there yesterday… which will immediately be added to my rotation of 5 – 6 shirts that I wear seemingly every day.

This place has moved over to 5^th street right next to Corvette Diner in Hillcrest.
I could only stay a few minutes because I had to leave for work but this place rocks!!! There are awesome original designs consisting of rock themed clothing. There was a ramones dress, the doors skirt, a Twiggy vest– all very cool.
If you’re looking for something interesting, unique, and original– come here.
I think that Hillcrest will make a very good home for this store.