Best blast to the 20th-century past: Thunderhorse Vintage
Best of Sacramento 2013 writer’s pick
Sisters Marilyn (left) and Jen Ayres of Thunderhorse Vintage strike a balance between geek and chic—with fanny packs to boot.
Photo by anne stokes
Want to know where in town you can watch The Hugga Bunch on an old VHS while relaxing on a couch with an ALF doll and rocking out to some old-school Prince? Thunderhorse Vintage, the pitch-perfect blast to your ’90s-kid past. This geek-chic boutique has all the Gremlins, Ghostbusters and California Raisin paraphernalia you could possibly need. Plus fanny packs. And if, by chance, you can’t find the neon-green shorts you’re looking for, ask the dude behind the counter dressed like an early ’90s rapper. He’ll have you looking fresh in no time. 2522 J Street, Suite A; (916) 444-7723; http://thunder horsevintage.tumblr.com.
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