The Medina, Ohio, native started his thrifting business when he was in middle school, aiming to sell "cool vintage clothing" to his friends even before he recognized that resale was also good for the

BEREA, Ohio — I’ve visited any number of vintage clothing shops over the years, but none nearly as inviting as The Thrifting Tree at 44 Bridge St.

Noah Mowery, the shop’s proprietor and a recent Baldwin Wallace University graduate, said the debut of his brick-and-mortar shop is the fulfillment of a dream he’s nurtured since middle school.

“The idea came from a mix of passion and purpose. I’ve always loved thrifting, not just for the unique fashion finds, but also for its sustainable impact,” he said.

Mowery, who graduated from BW in 2025 with a double major in Business Management and Human Resources Management, said he has been in the thrifting business since middle school in his hometown of Medina.

“I noticed the trend of dressing in vintage was becoming very popular online, so I bega