Pictured here are Timeless Vintage employees and family members.  Holding a Porsche T-shirt (left front) is David Tilley, with Brandee and Rosemary Mungia seated on the floor.  Behind the counter (from left) are Arthur Duran (Co-Owner), Thomas Mungia (Co-Owner) and Jocelyn Ibarra.  In the (front right) is Jazmine Hernandez holding a Messi soccer jersey. Owner Thomas named the store to highlight the lasting charm of thrifting.  “We source pieces because we know they’re going to last, no matter what year it is,” he says.  “Our pieces are timeless.”

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Timeless Vintage

For those looking to give classic clothes a second home, check out Timeless Vintage, a new thrift store that opened in Old Towne in late July.  The shop focuses on men’s clothing but also offers unisex items and a curated mix of affordable finds and higher-end pieces.

Timeless Vintage Founder Thomas Mungia’s inspiration came from his lifelong appreciation for fashion, and his struggle to find quality men’s clothing stores in Orange County and across California.  For the past 15 years, he has been in the fashion industry and has created multiple clothing brands, including one that served celebrity customers like Kevin Hart and Russell Westbrook.

“I’ve always had a strong love for clothing and fashion, and I felt like I could provide my passion and talent to Orange County,” he says.  “I took a leap of faith and launched this store, and it has now turned into a strong family business where I get to do something I love.”

Mungia’s fashion talents have always been evident to those around him.  Michael Hurtado, a friend who consults for Timeless, grew up with Mungia and says he has had a sharp eye for fashion for as long as they’ve known each other.

“He’s doing what he loves and living his dream,” says Hurtado.  “I love the collaboration of fashion, culture and vintage that Thomas merges together in a one-stop shop.  I think this is just the beginning, and he’s learning how to grow the store even further.”

Thomas sources his clothing from his network of vintage sellers across the United States to ensure a diverse selection.  Customers will find pieces from the 1980s and 1990s, as well as Y2K styles and brands like Carhartt.

“I want to give back to the vintage selling community by purchasing directly from these vintage sellers themselves,” he says.  “I just came back from a thrifting convention in Portland where I was able to grab some nice pieces and support fellow resellers.”

Mungia also wants to give back to Orange, where he was born. Opening Timeless Vintage feels like a full-circle moment for him, and he has made it a family business, hiring his nieces and nephews so he can provide for his family.

“I’m dedicating the store to my mother and grandmother who passed away,” he says.  “They were go-getters and instilled that work ethic in me.  I love my family and want to set up a solid future for them, and that motivates me to keep going.”

Timeless Vintage
110-1/2 South Glassell St., Old Towne Orange, CA 92866  /  949-345-5572