Fashionista Vintage & Variety

Fashionista Vintage & Variety is a vintage clothing and accessories boutique located in the East Rock neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, housed in a 175-year-old factory building at 85 Willow Street. The shop features a curated collection of over 6,000 pieces of vintage clothing and accessories spanning from the Victorian era to Y2K, with particular strength in inventory from the 1950s through 1970s, including rare quality menswear selections. Founded in 2004 as a small pop-up shop, Fashionista has evolved into a brick-and-mortar destination that also offers costume rentals for themed events and parties. The business has gained regional and national recognition, including being featured in a New York Times “36 Hours” travel article in 2012, and was honored by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven in 2022 for its role as a community gathering place celebrating self-expression and fashion. Known for reasonable pricing and a welcoming atmosphere, Fashionista serves customers from throughout the tristate area and beyond.