Leo’s Vintage Clothing and Costume Rental is tucked away in an upstairs suite on 9th Street between Dryer’s Shoes and Coffee Zone. It’s been there for over 40 years and, ironically, boasts the title of “Columbia’s best kept secret.” It’s true, though.
If you stopped a stranger on the street and asked him if he”d ever been to Leo’s, he would probably give you a funny look and shake his head. For those of us who do frequent the store (hipsters and artists mostly,) we often go just to look around or we enjoy digging through the shelves and shelves, piles and piles of treasures — historical relics, elaborate costumes, extensive collections of old LP’s or denim overalls.
As a photographer, I love to explore Leo’s novel textures and colors with the lens of a camera. Maybe you, too, will decide to go exploring … If you have an hour to kill after school, perhaps stop by and lose yourself in the store’s labyrinth of many treasures — it’s easy to do.
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By Aniqa Rahman
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Columbia’s best kept secret
January 15, 2013
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Humera Lodhi • Jan 28, 2013 at 6:37 pm
This place looks amazing- straight out of a movie. I definitely want to go here SOON! Love the pictures by the way 🙂
Morgan Widhalm • Jan 21, 2013 at 4:50 pm
Brilliant! I’m part of the crowd that had previously never heard of Leo’s – but you’ve convinced me. I’ll be making a trip ASAP 🙂
Urmila Kutikkad • Jan 20, 2013 at 10:55 pm
Leo’s looks charming and brimming with character, and I love love love your photos and writing as always 🙂
Daphne Yu • Jan 15, 2013 at 10:40 pm
Everything looks riveting. And so interesting! i want to take a visit sometime.