Luv Unlimited

A quirky shop for clothing, records & gifts in Bay View

I've walked past Luv Unlimited lots of times. I've ogled the windows with their funky mannequins and wacky retro vibe, always curious what waited inside. This past weekend, I finally stopped in. The place is right across the street from Hi-Fi Café, so hitting both in one swoop is a great way to get your daily dose of the awesomely kitsch.

Luv Unlimited is pretty big as far as Milwaukee vintage and resale clothing stores go. There are several racks of clothes for both men and women, including shoes and accessories. You'll also find new items, like patterned knee-high socks and seriously fab sunglasses, which I'll get to in a bit. The jewelry is worth a peek as well — lots of vintage baubles. All vintage earrings have been given new gold- or silver-plated backs for your hypoallergenic wearing pleasure.

In addition to wearables, Luv Unlimited boasts a selection of incense and records, so the place smells and sounds pretty great. I didn't thumb through the many records, but I did notice a Neil Diamond one sitting out front and center — surely a sign of other awesomeness.

Then there's the general décor, which is like a disco-fabulous grandma's basement. The folks who work there are also fabulous, as they helped me navigate their glass case of bomb-ass $10 sunglasses for a good 15 minutes straight. And yes, you heard me: Bomb-ass sunnies all for $10. Seriously, if you're the type who can rock those edgy, dramatic, in-your-face-fierce shades, you don't want to miss the selection at Luv Unlimited. For price and style, it can't be beat!