Lower Forms

Lower Forms is a vintage and secondhand clothing store located at 16 Fountain Street in Westville, New Haven, Connecticut. Opened in July 2021 by owner Adam LoPiano and manager Matt Vercillo, the store evolved from a wholesale business that had operated in a warehouse on Ramsdell Street for years. The retail shop specializes in curated vintage apparel from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, as well as newer secondhand pieces, with inventory sourced from various channels including thrift stores, wholesalers, and private collections. Lower Forms is committed to making unique vintage fashion accessible at affordable prices and has become an active part of the Westville community, hosting artist pop-up events and maintaining a strong presence on social media. The business is not a nonprofit organization but operates as a for-profit retail establishment.