Protoman's Five Local Thrift Shops to Check Out

There is no denying the fact that local hip-hop wordsmith Protoman is a flashy dresser. But, you'll never catch him in some trendy gear that was pulled off the pages of a fashion magazine. Instead, this guy is scouring the racks of local thrift stores to find some serious wardrobe...

By Betsey Denberg

May 23, 2012

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There is no denying the fact that local hip-hop wordsmith Protoman is a flashy dresser. But, you'll never catch him in some trendy gear that was pulled off the pages of a fashion magazine. Instead, this guy is scouring the racks of local thrift stores to find some serious wardrobe treasures.

Lucky for us (and you), he let us in on a few of his favorite thrift store spots around town. Take a peek at the list after the jump.

You can see Protoman perform alongside fellow Black Locust Society members at 5 Points Lounge on Friday, May 25.

5. Out of the Closet
1785 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

4. Salvation Army
1791 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

3. Family Thrift
2699 N. State Road 7, Lauderhill

2. Goodwill
550 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale

1. Faith Farm
1980 NW Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale

BLS954, with performances from Bleubird, Protoman, Astrea Corp, Jabrjaw, and Gaps; DJs Sensitive Side and Chair Weiner; and live screen printing by Jinx Remover. 10 p.m. Friday, May 25, at 5 Points Lounge, 2608 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. $5 cover. This is a monthly event. Click here.

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