Shoppers can hunt for unique finds and throwback fashion at the That’s So Vintage pop-up on November 8 and 9. Located in Dock5 at Union Market, the event features clothing, shoes, home goods, jewelry, art, novelties, and more, curated by over 50 vendors. Timed-entry tickets are required, and the market runs from 12 PM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
The event is organized by Rajni Rao, owner of Jungli Vintage and co-owner of Vintage Vintage Vintage. She started Jungli during the pandemic, selling wares at outdoor pop-ups alongside other vintage dealers. The gatherings were a fun way for vendors to meet each other, and they could also connect with customers without leasing a storefront. “We’re very passionate about vintage, but having a brick-and-mortar in DC isn’t easy,” says Rao.
Her experience inspired the first That’s So Vintage market. It’s become an opportunity to introduce local shoppers to a wide variety of vendors that may not be on their radar, and the lineup switches every event.
Some retailers are curating booths around a theme. DC-area shop Rare Form, sourced by Rachel Cothran and former Washingtonian style editor Michelle Thomas, is bringing a selection they’re describing as “Bianca Jagger House Party.” Thomas says the duo were inspired by “sleek metals and sexy marbles and a little flare that brings in some flash of that era.”
Other retailers are remixing items into wearable art. Nikki Harris, owner of Everythang Dope in Atlanta, is bringing clothing from the 1980s and 1990s. She reuses scrap denim and vintage bed sheets, turning them into one-of-a-kind jackets.
Tickets ($6) are available online (including an early access option for $24), and there will be a limited number of same-day tickets at the door. Some vendors will only be attending a single day, so Rao encourages shoppers to look through the site before selecting their day. In addition to the vintage offerings, Jane Coffee and Matcha and Mandarine Matcha are selling drinks, which you can order in advance when purchasing a ticket.
Dara T. Mathis is a journalist and nonfiction writer who joined Washingtonian in Fall 2025 as an Editorial Fellow. A 2024 recipient of the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, she resides in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
