Prototype Vintage Design

Prototype Vintage Design All killer no filler. Come discover innovative design from the past that defines modern style of today! Set, Costume, and Event styling available.
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As 2010's winner of "Best Cute Clothes" from the Austin Chronicle, Prototype specializes in vintage apparel for both men and women. All killer, no filler.

breezy neutrals for fall when it’s still 85 degrees out 🌞 here’s some outfits to get you through the days! 1️⃣ y2k stret...
09/05/2024

breezy neutrals for fall when it’s still 85 degrees out 🌞 here’s some outfits to get you through the days!

1️⃣ y2k stretch scoop neck top (S/M), 60s blue mini slip skirt (S), gray lizard cowgirl boots (7.5), 80s gray leather purse

2️⃣ 90s semi sheer bug print dress (M/L), brown frye boots (6.5), baggu mini purse

3️⃣ 70s cotton eyelet crop top (S), 60s flower power cigarette pants (M), y2k kitten heels (8.5), baggu cargo purse

4️⃣ y2k crochet top (S/M), 90s express floral maxi skirt (S), 80s red leather lizard flats (8.5), 50s needlepoint purse

Some fits we’re loving! 🕺 Details in stories, DM to claim!💃1. 60’s nightie, straw woven tote2. Iron print corset top, y2...
08/27/2024

Some fits we’re loving! 🕺 Details in stories, DM to claim!💃
1. 60’s nightie, straw woven tote
2. Iron print corset top, y2k plaid capris, heeled mary-janes
3. 80’s taffeta dress, black leather Justin’s, y2k leather purse
4. Y2K zebra zipper top, pleated skirt, Naxcel cap

fit for a rodeo queen 🐴♥️👑 80s denim  , capezio roper boots and thrashy cowboy hat all available!
08/23/2024

fit for a rodeo queen 🐴♥️👑 80s denim , capezio roper boots and thrashy cowboy hat all available!

Cutest customer ever wearing a 90’s velvet burnout dress from the shop! Congrats on graduating Hannah, thanks so much fo...
08/20/2024

Cutest customer ever wearing a 90’s velvet burnout dress from the shop! Congrats on graduating Hannah, thanks so much for the tag! ❤️‍🔥🥀

dreamy 60s fit up for grabs 🍭cotton stripe white stack chore coat flower power hot pantspurple suede cut out shoes ⭐️ DM...
08/16/2024

dreamy 60s fit up for grabs 🍭

cotton stripe white stack chore coat
flower power hot pants
purple suede cut out shoes

⭐️ DM for more info! ⭐️

🌈🌈🌈 Austin Pride is here y’all!!! 🌈🌈🌈 Here’s what we’re wearing to celebrate ➡️DM us for info on any piece, tag us in yo...
08/08/2024

🌈🌈🌈 Austin Pride is here y’all!!! 🌈🌈🌈 Here’s what we’re wearing to celebrate ➡️
DM us for info on any piece, tag us in your Pride fits 💓

This weekend is TAX FREE WEEKEND! August 9th-11th, take an extra 15% off all items + no tax! That’s savings of up to 25%...
08/07/2024

This weekend is TAX FREE WEEKEND! August 9th-11th, take an extra 15% off all items + no tax! That’s savings of up to 25% on all your back to school shopping essentials! ✏️📚📝 Swing by the shop, we’re open every day 10am-8pm ♥️

Scroll for our fav vintage back to school lewks!

1. The Craft, 1996
2. Saved by the Bell, 1989
3. The Breakfast Club, 1985
4. Jawbreaker, 1999
5. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 1997

🦅 Go sports!!! 🦅 Olympics themed fit is currently up for grabs ♥️ DM for info, we ship worldwide ⭐️1988 Seoul Olympics b...
07/29/2024

🦅 Go sports!!! 🦅 Olympics themed fit is currently up for grabs ♥️ DM for info, we ship worldwide ⭐️

1988 Seoul Olympics bomber jacket

Red athleisure shorts

90’s polo backpack

Jacksonville auto cap

Channeling Rob from Love Island. King of overalls. Lover of western vintage. Perfect fits to wrangle snakes in. 🐍🤠♥️DM f...
07/22/2024

Channeling Rob from Love Island. King of overalls. Lover of western vintage. Perfect fits to wrangle snakes in. 🐍🤠♥️

DM for info on any of these pieces, or swing by the shop! We’re open every day 10am-8pm & we ship worldwide!

new tees in the shop 🐺🐘🦃🦅🐆
07/18/2024

new tees in the shop 🐺🐘🦃🦅🐆

Ale###aaa, play 360 by Charli XCXBrat summer in full effect, here is what we’re wearing 💚💚💚Swing by the shop or DM us fo...
07/09/2024

Ale###aaa, play 360 by Charli XCX

Brat summer in full effect, here is what we’re wearing 💚💚💚

Swing by the shop or DM us for info on any piece 💚💚💚

summer time inspo 🌞👙💦🍉🧴⛱️
06/29/2024

summer time inspo 🌞👙💦🍉🧴⛱️

Super sick vintage UT t-shirt just hit the floor! DM us for info 🧡Horns best tee, size large, $68Gingham and denim short...
06/26/2024

Super sick vintage UT t-shirt just hit the floor! DM us for info 🧡

Horns best tee, size large, $68

Gingham and denim shorts, 26” waist, $48

Resistol hat, $128

some cute fits up for grabs 🌟 dm for more info! 1. 90s plaid vest, 80s cut offs, 70s white boots, 70s crochet purse 2. 9...
06/21/2024

some cute fits up for grabs 🌟 dm for more info!

1. 90s plaid vest, 80s cut offs, 70s white boots, 70s crochet purse

2. 90s bow cardi, y2k mini skort, pony hair loafers, y2k sequin purse

3. y2k eyelet dress, y2k studded boots

4. 60s bed top, 80s lace bra, 80s striped shorts

5. y2k strapless mini, stuart weitzman mules, baggu purse

💞 happy friday 💞 come shop with us this weekend! open 10-8 every day ✌️

Rad new stuff going out all day 😎🕊️ DM us for info on any of these pieces! 1. Bowling tee, 60’s suede shorts, camo hat, ...
06/12/2024

Rad new stuff going out all day 😎🕊️ DM us for info on any of these pieces!

1. Bowling tee, 60’s suede shorts, camo hat, ropers
2. Dice vest, polka-dot linen skirt, y2k mules
3. Black negligee, O-ring belt, y2k mini purse

New fits just dropped ⭐️ DM us for info ♥️1. 90’s plaid skirt set, Nine West beaded pumps, beaded bag, pearl tie2. 60’s ...
06/04/2024

New fits just dropped ⭐️ DM us for info ♥️

1. 90’s plaid skirt set, Nine West beaded pumps, beaded bag, pearl tie

2. 60’s mod romper, concho belt, Candies clogs

3. Handmade floral culottes, y2k green tank, crochet bag, 90’s pointed boots

beat the heat in these cool summer fits 😎fit  # 1 - chopped Metallica tee, 50s swim trunks, and D&G flats fit  # 2 - y2k...
05/24/2024

beat the heat in these cool summer fits 😎

fit # 1 - chopped Metallica tee, 50s swim trunks, and D&G flats

fit # 2 - y2k crop top, y2k mini skirt, y2k clogs

fit # 3 - y2k harley tank, 90s carpenter shorts, dr marten oxfords

💌 dm for sizing and pricing 💌

Proto-editorial work of yore by  featuring  💐Please don’t forget to Vote for Prototype in the Best of Austin Finalists R...
05/19/2024

Proto-editorial work of yore by featuring 💐

Please don’t forget to Vote for Prototype in the Best of Austin Finalists Round, voting ends tomorrow! 💐

Love these Proto Throwback Polas, so many great friends & great ‘fits over the years. Vote for us now in the Best of Aus...
05/17/2024

Love these Proto Throwback Polas, so many great friends & great ‘fits over the years. Vote for us now in the Best of Austin Reader’s Poll, a lil press goes a long way for our lil biz…All Killer, No Filler™️ since 2005 y’all! (Link in bio)

These + so many other crazy cool items currently available in-store! DM us to claim 😉Strapless cherry dress, size xs, $4...
05/15/2024

These + so many other crazy cool items currently available in-store! DM us to claim 😉

Strapless cherry dress, size xs, $48

Crochet clown bag, $48

Nicole suede & studded clogs, size 7.5, $48

1990s ‘All That Jazz’ black + white houndstooth jacket + skirt set 🖤🤍 fits small best 🏁 available in store or DM to purc...
05/11/2024

1990s ‘All That Jazz’ black + white houndstooth jacket + skirt set 🖤🤍 fits small best 🏁 available in store or DM to purchase

Howdy Hunnies! Thank you so much for nominating Prototype in the  Best of Austin Readers Poll! Over 23,000 people voted,...
05/10/2024

Howdy Hunnies! Thank you so much for nominating Prototype in the Best of Austin Readers Poll!

Over 23,000 people voted, and our store made it to the top five in the city, what an incredible honor!

Please vote for us in the final round as soon as you can, link’s in our bio…and most all, THANK YOU for supporting us these 18+ years on South Congress, the best is yet to come!

Also, major gratitude to our awesome staff for helping us create our version of the perfect vintage store…y’all make it fun!

In our eyes, we already won…being able to do what we love, with this team…just making it on that ballot means the world to our small business!

Love,
Aud & Em

y2k silk pucci top 🌀 fits small to medium best!
05/03/2024

y2k silk pucci top 🌀 fits small to medium best!

🧩🪡 one of a kind patchwork 70s style flares 🪡🧩 reworked by one of our pals! all up for grabs, dm for more info ❤️
04/26/2024

🧩🪡 one of a kind patchwork 70s style flares 🪡🧩 reworked by one of our pals!

all up for grabs, dm for more info ❤️

Gearing up for Austin Psych Fest! 💫 Make sure to enter our giveaway pinned at the top of our profile! DM for info, we sh...
04/17/2024

Gearing up for Austin Psych Fest! 💫 Make sure to enter our giveaway pinned at the top of our profile! DM for info, we ship 🫶

1960’s handmade Peter Max inspired shorts, size S/M, as is $78

60’s double knit poly orange tunic/micro mini, size S, $58

Classic black leather Coach purse, $168

Metallic green & suede star studded boots, women’s size 7.5, $188

Perfect Gunne Sax white eyelet midi dress now available, best fits size small, DM for info! 🍒💌
04/09/2024

Perfect Gunne Sax white eyelet midi dress now available, best fits size small, DM for info! 🍒💌

 Best of Austin 2024 nominations are open until midnight tonight! Head to the link in our bio to nominate us for best vi...
04/08/2024

Best of Austin 2024 nominations are open until midnight tonight! Head to the link in our bio to nominate us for best vintage store! We ♥️ our customers & community and are so so happy to have called Austin our home for over 18 years!

Just a few of the amazing bags we currently have in-store! ♥️ Coach, Dooney & Burke, and many more! DM for info or swing...
03/26/2024

Just a few of the amazing bags we currently have in-store! ♥️ Coach, Dooney & Burke, and many more! DM for info or swing by the shop 👛👜

vintage snoopy kiddo t shirt dresses ⚽️ marked kids size 8 & 12 ❤️ DM to buy! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
03/21/2024

vintage snoopy kiddo t shirt dresses ⚽️ marked kids size 8 & 12 ❤️ DM to buy! ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Springtime new arrivals! DM us for info or swing by the store to come shop with us! 🌷🌼🌿🌸
03/19/2024

Springtime new arrivals! DM us for info or swing by the store to come shop with us! 🌷🌼🌿🌸

Address

1700 1/2 S Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
78704

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+15124477686

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