Meg, 23

“I am wearing a skirt from the Manhattan Vintage Show, my green dress and denim jacket is from the Elephants trunk flea market, my shoes are Doc Martens, and my hat is from a local thrift store in CT. Currently, I am inspired by mixing sheer elements into an outfit, I am also in love with anything Inspired by the Victorian era.”

Henry, 20

“I’m wearing a 50s Peignoir set, Syro boots, and my favorite 50s leopard purse. The coat is vintage Norma Kamali. My style has always been vintage, glamour, and chaos. Also not sure if anyone cares but the Norma coat was hand-dyed by her in the 80s! And she signed it on the inside. It’s so precious.

Jules, 25

“I’m wearing a jack-o’-lantern hat from Etsy, eye earrings hand beaded by a dear friend, a blouse by Pavietra, a 60s dress from the vintage show, my grandfather’s watch, and a jacket by Barok. Right now I’m really into the 1960s medieval revival, and bright colors. It’s spring!”

Jose, 34

“I’m wearing a vintage hat Store With No Walls, 80s Chanel earrings by DSF Antique Jewelry, Tom Ford glasses from a vintage shop in Paris, costumed denim jacket by Neverabore, Oscar de la Renta brooch purchased on ShopShops, some thrifted brooches, bow shirt from Brooklyn Vintage Company, corset from Hamlet’s Vintage, trousers from ShopShops,Dr Martens boots, and Prada bag from La Boutique Resale Consignment.”

Mina, 25

“My outfit is inspired by the 20s flapper, via the skullcap and silk jacket that are both vintage from the 20s, and the vintage opera length pearl strands. As always, my style is very inspired by the early decades of the 20th century. I’m also drawn to historical opera/theatre costumes, so I am over the moon about my recent purchase of a 40s dance costume!”

Courtney, 33

‘I’m wearing all 80s vintage pieces. Top and bottom are from Salvation Army, boots from Beacons Closet, hat and sunglasses from Goodwill. Popular 80s and 90s television shows inspire my style.”

Priscille

“I’m wearing a Canadian tuxedo that I found a few years ago at the Manhattan Vintage show. The denim bustier is thrifted from Buffalo Exchange LA, the belt & bag from the fabulous Canned Ham Vintage in Florida, the shoes Betsey Johnson, earrings vintage Graziano, and the rings from Swarovski & Gucci. As a fashion addict every season I follow the shows, with a little obsession with the aesthetic of the 70s and the 80s! But most importantly, I like to wear something that makes me happy.”

Sarah, 23

“I’m wearing a vintage dress and vintage Frye boots. My current style philosophy is if I feel like a princess I’m wearing the right thing.”

Lauren, 30

“I am wearing a Sasson blazer from Goodwill, Levis from a clothing swap, Doc Marten loafers, sunglasses from Twilight Vintage and a Balenciaga City Mini bag from Frivoli. Not trying to be an ass kisser but honestly I find so much inspiration checking out the different clothing ensembles on this Instagram. I keep a little saved folder of all my favorite looks and flip through when I’m having an outfit crisis to get ideas.”

Annapurna, 38

“I’m wearing a 70s mod knit jumpsuit from Arcade, 70s leather trench from eBay, 80s western boots and a Roberta di Camerino attributed handbag. My style moves through the decades, but I’m currently I’m inspired by 70s French fashion and vintage airport style.”

Raissa

“I’m wearing a 70s polyester shirt dress with a 20s Art Deco revival print found through the Gem vintage search app, boots by New York & Company, and earrings made of African wax print (Ankara) fabric, purchased at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.”

Tess, 24

“I’m wearing a 70s psychedelic polyester maxi dress under a vintage wool sweater from Magma Vintage adorned with a few handmade and vintage pins. To top it off, I accessorized with a vintage floral chiffon scarf I’m wearing as a tie, a 90s velveteen beret, and my Doc Marten Mary Janes. I’m heavily inspired by late 60s & 70s psychedelic glamour girls and vintage burlesque performers.“

Apryl

“Asymmetry is at the heart of my artwork and my sartorial expressions. My focus, unmatched colors, mixed textures, shapes, disparate patterns, dressing in pieces, swirl, fold, blend with my own personal alchemy. Matching colors is easy, the opposite requires concentration. When match is not involved, cacophony and disharmony become peace, which glides to the surface, like trout, salmon, dolphins, sea creatures. When you do everything wrong, it turns out right. It’s the best advice I have to give. The necklaces are made by me, jacket Paco Roca from Hamlet’s Vintage, skirt and top vintage, purse Current Mood from Spark Pretty, and boots Prada 2017.”

Nicole, 35

“I’m wearing a skirt I handmade from a thrifted vintage strawberry print blanket with strawberry charms as buttons, 80s lace top, handmade cream silk top, vintage lace peignoir, with a vintage faux fur cropped jacket my boyfriend gifted me. It’s really cliché but I’m inspired to finally wear the things that didn’t get as much love over the past two years – I’ve been rewearing and reimagining my vintage pieces, sewing and creating my own designs, and shopping new-to-me vintage mindfully to fill in the gaps of my wardrobe.”

Joanna

“I am wearing a Zara leather jacket, I am Gia top, Aritzia leather pants, Alexander Wang boots, and Brandy Melville purse. The key points of my outfits are always to be comfy and be who I am. I always wear what I feel at the moment. Today I feel like I am a cool girl in the city so that’s why I chose those items.”

Brooke, 20

“My entire outfit is thrifted. The blazer I cropped myself, the boots are vintage Stuart Weitzman from The RealReal, and my bag was handmade by me when I was assisting the designer Leatheracci. It took about 20 hours total to make. I’m accessorizing with a crystal necklace my friend @earth2aura custom-made for me. I like to mix masculinity and femininity in my own way and implement different colors and textures into what I’m wearing. I also love referencing vintage runway shows like Jean Paul Gaultier and Betsey Johnson.”

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Amanda, 24
Isabella, 21

Amanda: “I’m wearing a Vivienne Westwood white button-up, thrifted Looney Toons tie, thrifted suspenders, thrifted cowboy boots and thrifted slacks. A big part of what I wear is stuff that my inner child would love. Anything fun and colorful I gravitate towards.”

Isabella: “I’m wearing thrifted leather pants, a velvet Levi’s vest, Pierre Cardin button-up and thrifted leather boots. The best part of the outfit is the rhinestone tie that I found at Goodwill. What currently inspires my style are cartoons from my childhood. I ask myself would 13-year-old me think I’m cool, if the answer is anything but yes it’s not for me.”

Apr 8, 2022 ∙ Chelsea