East Village openings: Wait a Second on 11th Street

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Wait a Second debuted earlier this month at 520 E. 11th St. between Avenue A and Avenue B.

Owner Meca Chung explained that this is an artist-run collective space rooted in sustainable fashion. 

We are a hybrid of curated pre-loved designer and vintage clothing and artistic works. We specialize in pieces that span a wide range of styles, from timeless classics to avant-garde statements.

Here's a look at the shop...

This is the first storefront for the business that started in an art studio building in Long Island City. This past spring, Chung held a pop-up in the East Village.

"We immediately fell for this neighborhood," Chung said. "And our neighbor friends wanted us to be here, so we're back with our first permanent store. And we're already seeing a lot of old friends and have met many new friends."

Chung hopes the space will continue to foster that sense of connection. 

"In the future, we'll host activities like an art market and movie night and more, so we can get to know our neighborhood better and have more fun together," she said.

Current hours during this soft-open mode are Thursday through Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. or by appointment at other times. You can follow the shop on Instagram here.