About Current Nostalgia

Thoughtfully sourced streetwear. Curated by people who wear it.

Current Nostalgia is an independent streetwear shop founded in Charlotte, North Carolina. We sell brand-new, deadstock streetwear, sneakers, and accessories from more than 30 labels, alongside our own Current Nostalgia line and a growing selection of archival pieces. Everything we sell is 100% authentic.

2020Founded
30+Labels
52Countries shipped to
15+Years buying

How it started

Dylan Foster-Smith started Current Nostalgia in 2020, after years of hunting down pieces he couldn't find anywhere near home.

Dylan holding a pair of sneakers beside clothing racks in the original Current Nostalgia office.
The early days, working out of our original office.

The name came from Tame Impala's Currents. Dylan was listening to the album when "Current Nostalgia" came to mind. When he searched to see whether anyone had already claimed it, the top Google result was a review of Currents that described the album as "current nostalgia." Five minutes later, the domain was his.

That same year, the pandemic put a spotlight on streetwear and sneaker culture. Our online shop grew to serve customers in 52 countries and counting, and in 2023 we opened a physical store in Charlotte. Those years in Charlotte were special. When the lease came up, we chose not to renew it so we could focus on growing Current Nostalgia worldwide. Today we're online only and ship from the US to anywhere in the world.

Sneaker shelves, clothing racks, and the Current Nostalgia counter inside the former Charlotte shop.
Our former Charlotte shop, 2023.
A group gathered together inside the former Current Nostalgia shop in Charlotte.
Community at our former Charlotte shop.

Awards & Press

Recognition and stories from our Charlotte chapter.

Awards

  • Best Streetwear & Best Shoe Store · 2024Charlotte magazine — Best of the Best (BOB) Awards
  • Best Streetwear · 2023Queen City Nerve — Best in the Nest, Critics’ Picks

In the press

Where it comes from

We've been buying selectively for more than 15 years. A lot of what we carry is picked up on the road, so you'll find pieces from the cities we visit: New York, LA, Chicago, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Tokyo, and beyond.

Most of what we list is brand new and deadstock: unworn, as released, and with original tags where the brand supplied them. Quantities are tiny, usually one per size. Each size is its own listing, and once it sells, it's gone.

In 2026 we started adding archival streetwear while staying true to our deadstock roots. Archive pieces are pre-owned, and the condition is stated on every listing.

Shop by label

100% authentic

Everything we sell is 100% authentic, with no exceptions. Have a question about a specific piece? Ask us, and we'll walk you through it. More on authenticity.

Buying from us

  • Want a closer look?Email us for extra photos or measurements before you buy, and we'll send them over.
  • Not sure about fit?Sizes vary by brand. Our size guide shows how we measure, so you can compare against a piece you already own.
  • Shipping worldwideRates and delivery times are in our shipping policy.
  • All sales are finalAlmost every piece is a single item, so we can't accept returns. Read our refund policy, and ask us anything before you order.
  • Stickers in every orderTag @current_nostalgia in your fits.

Found us on a marketplace?

If you know us from eBay, Depop, Grailed, or Poshmark, welcome. This is our own shop, where you can buy directly from the people who source and ship every piece. New pieces land in New Arrivals.

Questions about a piece, a size, or an order? Email shop@currentnostalgia.com and you'll hear back from us directly.