Circa Vintage Wear

Circa Vintage Wear, founded in 1986, is a vintage clothing store located at 73 Cove Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The business specializes in clothing spanning from 1880 to 1990, housed in a restored 1920s factory building with 7,000 square feet of inventory. Owned by Chris Duval, Circa serves costume designers, international dealers, and fashion enthusiasts, with its garments having appeared in television shows and feature films. The shop has gained significant recognition, including being named one of the “50 Best Clothing Stores in America” by the New York Times—the only Massachusetts business on that list. Operating as a primarily weekend retail business, Circa also offers appointment-only viewings and remains a destination for those seeking unique vintage pieces and one-of-a-kind garments.