July 7, 2008

Hard Time

Orphelin Vintage Boutique Opens

At Orphelin Vintage’s grand opening, nine guests were carted away for violating open container laws (the old champagne in the My Little Pony cup trick).

With a beginning like that, a store’s just got to be good.

Located in the former Funhouse space, Orphelin is filled with kooky relics like Holly Hobbie Colorforms, Planet of the Apes puzzles, and a trashy Coors Light clock. You’ll also find architectural salvage, men’s and women’s clothing, and housewares. Not to mention work by local artists (badass jewelry; paintings by Skinny Johnny, Anthony K!, and Mike Smash). Prices are set so that anyone can score an odd little treasure.

An amazing boutique with affordable goods?

That’s something we wouldn’t mind doing time for.

Orphelin Vintage Boutique, 720 South Fifth Street (215-796-5711 or orphelinvintage.com).