Y2K boutique Clique Vintage is opening in St. Pete's Grand Central District this month
/A new women’s boutique offering vintage y2K fashion is coming soon to the Grand Central District | St Pete Rising
A new vintage boutique specializing in women's clothing and accessories from the late 1990s and early 2000s is coming to the Grand Central District of St. Pete.
Clique Vintage is expected to open later this month at 2042 Central Avenue, in an 800-square-foot storefront between The St. Pete Barber Shop and Crispy Avenue Cafe.
Behind the boutique is 25-year-old Cammie Peebles, who has spent the past several years selling vintage clothing online and at local markets.
Peebles grew up in Historic Kenwood and remembers visiting the former Haslam's Book Store as a child.
"It's so full circle," Peebles said in a conversation with St. Pete Rising. "If only I knew when I was little that I was going to be opening a store right across the street, I would have thought I was so cool."
Clique Vintage will carry a curated assortment of Y2K fashion, including embroidered tank tops, low-rise denim jeans, mini skirts, designer purses, and cheetah-print heels.
Clique Vintage’s owner Cammie Peebles | Clique Vintage
Peebles selects clothing reminiscent of the movies, television shows, and fashion magazines she grew up with. She remembers being captivated by Cher's wardrobe in the 1995 film Clueless, along with the sparkly outfits and layered clothing worn by Hannah Montana.
"I have a very set niche of the '90s and early 2000s, kind of like the clothing that I grew up watching on my TV screen, watching in movies, and in magazines," Peebles said. "I always make the joke of 'the girls that get it, get it.'"
While vintage clothing has become increasingly popular, Peebles believes focusing on a particular era gives her an opportunity to stand out in a crowded market.
Rather than favoring certain brands, she searches for authentic clothing that fits the shop's Y2K aesthetic. Her inventory includes early 2000s mall brands, vintage Victoria's Secret, and clothing sourced from wholesalers in the United States and Europe.
"I'm less brand-specific and more time-specific," she explained.
Peebles selects clothing reminiscent of the movies, television shows, and fashion magazines she grew up with | Clique Vintage
Peebles didn't initially plan to make a career out of selling vintage clothing.
While attending college in Tallahassee, she studied studio art with a minor in retail operations and expected to pursue graphic design or marketing after graduation.
But an online printmaking class during the COVID-19 pandemic unexpectedly introduced her to entrepreneurship.
With access to campus art studios limited, Peebles built a makeshift screen-printing setup in her dorm room and began making T-shirts and tote bags. She eventually opened a shop on Depop to sell her creations and began adding vintage clothing to her listings.
After graduating in 2023, Peebles briefly split her time between freelance graphic design and her growing vintage business before deciding to pursue the latter full time.
"One day it just hit me, and I was like, what if I just gave this my all? Is this a feasible career option?" Peebles recalled.
She began selling at local markets, including Mezzo Market and Indie Flea, while building an online following through social media and "thrift with me" videos on TikTok.
At local markets, customers would return to her booth wearing clothes they had purchased from her, while others would reminisce about pieces they wore years ago.
Those interactions helped convince her to open a physical store where customers could browse clothing, try on outfits, and spend time shopping with friends.
Clique Vintage will carry a curated assortment of Y2K fashion, including embroidered tank tops, low-rise denim jeans, mini skirts, designer purses, and cheetah-print heels | Clique Vintage
She's currently building out the shop, installing custom clothing racks, fitting rooms, and signage, with hopes of opening before Thanksgiving.
Prices will vary depending on the rarity and condition of each piece. Some tops will cost less than $20, while specialty items such as leather jackets or beaded dresses could sell for several hundred dollars.
Despite the boutique's name, Peebles doesn't want Clique Vintage to feel exclusive.
“I really liked the sense of girlhood and community that it evoked,” she said. “I want to create a space that celebrates self-expression and individuality.”
That sense of community is also one reason she chose the Grand Central District.
Nearby vintage businesses include ARTpool Gallery and Wendy's Closet, both of which have established followings. Rather than viewing them as competitors, Peebles sees an opportunity for the neighborhood to become a destination for secondhand shopping.
"I also like that idea of us all kind of grouping together," Peebles said. "People could make a whole day out of vintage shopping in those couple of blocks."
Peebles expects the shop to be open Thursday through Sunday, generally from 11 a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m., although the hours have not been finalized.
Follow Clique Vintage on Instagram for updates on its opening in the Grand Central District.
