Finding vintage clothing in Miami often means driving between scattered boutiques or settling for thrift stores with picked-over racks. C. Madeleine's at 13702 Biscayne Boulevard solves that problem with 10,000 square feet of hand-picked couture pieces spanning more than a century, from Chanel to Hermès. The showroom opened in January 2001 after owner Madeleine Kirsh launched her first Palm Beach County location in 1998, and it still operates from the same North Miami Beach address where stylists pull items for photo shoots and collectors spend several hours browsing vignettes organized by decade.
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The 10,000-Square-Foot Showroom on Biscayne
C. Madeleine's occupies a single-story building on Biscayne Boulevard just south of Northeast 137th Street. The 10,000-square-foot interior is arranged in vignettes that group pieces by decade, letting you walk through fashion history from Victorian collars to 1990s designer labels. Madeleine Kirsh, who trained as an interior decorator before opening her first vintage store in 1998, curates the collection herself. Vogue once called it Miami's best kept secret, and the showroom has won Best Vintage Store awards from Miami New Times in 2001, 2003 and 2006.
Fashion industry professionals use the space for pulling items during photo shoots, and the clientele includes stylists and designers hunting for reference pieces or one-off garments. C. Madeleine's hosts periodic yard sales with vintage discounts, though specific dates vary. The layout rewards slow browsing—sources suggest setting aside several hours to explore the different vignettes properly.
What Else Sits Within Ten Minutes
The block around 13702 Biscayne Boulevard is part of a commercial corridor that runs through North Miami Beach. Within a ten-minute walk north or south along Biscayne, you pass auto repair shops, strip malls, small restaurants and service businesses. This is a car-oriented stretch, so sidewalks are functional rather than scenic. If you are coming specifically for C. Madeleine's, plan the trip around the showroom rather than expecting a dense retail cluster.
The nearest public transit is the TRI-RAIL Golden Glades Station 3.79 miles west or the Metrorail Northside Station six miles south, both requiring a bus connection or ride to reach Biscayne Boulevard. Most visitors drive and park in the lot adjacent to the building.
What the Collection Covers
The inventory spans 150 years of fashion, covering more than a century of design from Victorian undergarments to late-twentieth-century couture. Kirsh selects pieces from high-end labels including Chanel and Hermès, so expect archival quality rather than thrift-store odds and ends. The vignettes group garments and accessories by era, making it easier to locate a specific decade or silhouette.
C. Madeleine's attracts A-list celebrities alongside collectors and costume designers, though the showroom maintains a low-profile exterior. The business generates annual revenue of 6.7 million with two employees, a figure that reflects both the volume of inventory and the price point of individual pieces.
Hours and Logistics
The showroom is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed on bank holidays. No sources confirm whether appointments are required or if walk-ins are welcome, so calling ahead is the safest approach. Prices are not published online, and the collection changes as pieces sell or new acquisitions arrive.
Because the showroom is large and the inventory dense, arrive with a sense of what era or garment type interests you. Browsing everything in one visit is possible but time-intensive, especially if you want to examine construction details or try pieces on.
Timing a Visit
Weekday mornings tend to be quieter than Saturday afternoons, when collectors and stylists overlap. Sunday hours start later at 10:00 AM, giving you a compressed four-hour window before the 4:00 PM close. If you are combining the trip with other errands along Biscayne Boulevard, map those stops before or after C. Madeleine's rather than expecting walkable density immediately around the showroom.
The periodic yard sales offer discounted vintage, but dates are not published on a fixed schedule. Check directly with the store or monitor local vintage communities for announcements.
Practical notes
C. Madeleine's is at 13702 Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami Beach, open Monday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed on bank holidays. No published price list exists, and the research does not confirm walk-in versus appointment policies, so call before visiting. The nearest public transit is the TRI-RAIL Golden Glades Station 3.79 miles away or Metrorail Northside Station six miles south, both requiring a bus or ride connection. Most visitors drive and park on-site. The 10,000-square-foot showroom is arranged by decade, and sources recommend budgeting several hours to browse the vignettes thoroughly. Periodic yard sales offer vintage discounts, but dates are not published regularly.
- Address: 13702 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach, FL 33181
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, closed bank holidays
- Price: Not published; high-end couture vintage
- Booking: Policy unclear; call ahead to confirm walk-in access
- Getting there: Drive and park on-site, or take TRI-RAIL to Golden Glades (3.79 miles) or Metrorail to Northside (6 miles) plus bus connection
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Before heading to C. Madeleine's, ask Karpo whether the showroom is open today and what time it closes. The app will map your route from Golden Glades or Northside stations if you are taking transit, or show you parking options if you are driving. You can also ask Karpo to list other vintage or specialty shops along Biscayne Boulevard to combine into a single trip.
