Finn and Buffy Will Open New Buffalo Store

The vintage menswear shop will open at its new downtown location on October 3.

Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Close-up of a traditional brick storefront with dark wood frames and brass lighting fixtures in a downtown urban setting. — Vintage menswear retailer Finn and Buffy will relocate its shop to 130 Pearl Street in downtown Buffalo on October 3. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Finn and Buffy, a vintage menswear shop owned by Tom McNamara, will relocate to 130 Pearl Street in Downtown Buffalo on October 3. The store is moving from its previous location at the Market Arcade.

Why it matters

The relocation marks a transition for the boutique as it establishes a new storefront near Church Street. This move places the vintage retailer in a more prominent position within the downtown business district.

The new shop is located at 130 Pearl Street. This follows a renovation project at the site that began in May 2025.

The players

Tom McNamara

He is the owner of Finn and Buffy and has previous professional experience at O'Connell's Clothing and J. Crew.

Finn and Buffy

This is a vintage menswear shop that carries legacy brands including Woolrich, Ralph Lauren, and L.L.Bean.

The details

The shop specializes in vintage brands such as Woolrich, Ralph Lauren, L.L.Bean, Polo, IZOD, and Pendleton. Owner Tom McNamara, a veteran of the local retail scene with experience at O'Connell's Clothing and J. Crew, managed the site's renovation personally.

May 2025: The renovation project at 130 Pearl Street was featured.
September 26, 2026: A Coming Soon sign was reported at the new location.
October 3, 2026: The shop is scheduled to open its doors.

Market Landscape

The move reflects a broader trend of independent retailers concentrating in Buffalo's downtown center to capture foot traffic. This strategy positions the boutique closer to other commercial nodes compared to its former space in the Market Arcade.

Shoppers can visit the new storefront starting in early October to access the shop's curated vintage inventory. Customers familiar with the previous Market Arcade site should note the new address near Church Street for future visits.

The takeaway

Supporting local vintage retailers helps preserve iconic menswear brands while contributing to the character of the downtown district. Shoppers looking for specific legacy items should check the new shop's updated inventory following the grand opening.