spring fashion
VINTAGE FEMININE
& FIERCE!
it's not just for "those" hats
WITCHY WOMAN looks that are practically magic PINK POWER
THE
NEW
BOSS BABE
bold shoulders and power suits
a quarterly magazine featuring vintage items from Shop Stylaphile and more
VINTAGE spring '25
spring forward
What's old is always new again. From the "new" new look to funky florals & preppy plaids, spring '25 is a vintage lover's fantasy!
what women wore
New York Historical Society showcases the evolution of women's fashion over 200 years.
transitional jackets
pink power, boss babes, witchy women
Reminiscent of the 1920s and 1960s, 2025 fashion is making a strong statement about being a strong woman.
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red and yellow, black and white
Bright reds, pale yellows, and the mixing and matching of black and white in separates and prints are key components for the season ahead.
the spring hat attack
A stunning vintage hat is always a perfect accessory for spring, especially if it's floral.
The world is a crazy place right now...especially if you're a woman. In many states, women have lost the right to their medical privacy and autonomy. The media is full of men raging against women... your bodies, our choice! There's even a movement to "repeal the 19th" and take away a woman's right to vote.
We've been here before. Just like fashion, political trends are cyclical. And the mood is usually captured in how we dress. So it's no wonder that this season's trends are all about female empowerment. Women are suiting up for battle.
SPRING 2025
feminine & fierce
We're suiting up in big 80s shoulder pads and making pink the color of resistance (you remember those hats!) Then there's "witchcore" fashion. I have to admit, I do often find myself saying out loud... "can't the witches do anything about this?"
with my friend Jeannette (one of the most feminine & fierce people I know) at the "Pink Pier" in NYC
And speaking of women going to battle, I met an OG just by chance at the new "What Women Wore" exhibit (page 25). I was standing there reading a display about the history of book bans. There was a lady next to me, and at the same time, we both said "this is still happening!"
Turns out she's Marilyn Goldstein, one of the first female reporters to work at Newsday. She's famous for fighting against sexism in the workplace. She even won a court case on fair wages and promotions for women. Google her. She's a legend. We chatted for an hour about the exhibit and about vintage fashion. She loved the fact that I had started my own magazine. She gave me a hug and told me to "keep writing."
excited to meet Marilyn Goldstein at the"What Women Wore" exhibit
Finally, it's the one year anniversary of launching this magazine. I just want thank all of you for your enthusiasm and support. I truly love writing about vintage, and my promise to you is the same as the one I made to Marilyn that day. I promise to keep writing.
Sydney
SYDNEY STONE, editor-in-chief
editor@vintagefashionmagazine.com
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spring forward
The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but that doesn't mean you can't speed things up by embracing the best of spring fashion. Here are six of the most popular trends from the Spring/Summer '25 runway shows to help you get a jump start on the season.
TREND REPORT
Spring '25 fashion is all about looking feminine and feeling powerful...
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Pretty in Pink
It's the "it" color of the spring season, from pastel to Barbie and every shade in between.
2
The "New" New Look
Full skirts and nipped waists are back, introducing Dior's famous silhouette to a new generation.
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3
Black & White
Whether a bold animal print or color-blocked separates, it only matters if it's black and white.
TREND REPORT
from pastel pinks to power plaids, it's time to dress up, show up and show out
4
Spring Flowers
Can't have a spring fashion season without a flurry of florals, can you?
5
Checks & Plaids
Plaids for spring? It's the new florals for fall. And they're both groundbreaking.
6
Opulence & Embellishments
Sequined, feathered, fringed, and jeweled...more is more and more this year.
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trend: pretty in pink
black accessories to any shade of pink to make it pop
Clutch $79
shop vintage pink
Kurt Geiger
Olivia Welles
Earrings $23
Marc Fisher Platform
Sandals $59
trend: the new look
Embrace the return of Dior's classic silhoutte with strappy sandals & a choker necklace
Saachi
Collar
Necklace
$38
shop the new
look
Pierre Laborde Bag
$225
Vince
Camuto
Sandals $39
trend: black & white
P air a bright green bag with a zebra print dress for a dash of classic glamour
1928 Drop
Earrings
$45
Kurt Geiger
Box Purse
$75
shop
black & white
Chase and Chloe Sandals
$29
trend: spring flowers
Make florals for spring groundbreaking again with sexy knee boots and a gold crescent bag
shop
vintage floral
Marc Jacobs Bag $159
Adornia Drop Earrings
$18
trend:
plaids & checks
Go old-school 60s style with a plaid mini-dress, leather satchel, & platform Mary Janes shop plaids & checks
Old Trend Aster
Leather Satchel
$139
Linea Paolo
Mary Janes
$89
trend: opulence
Give "mob wife" and "rich auntie" trends
a try with big money colors of gold & green
GV2
Diamond
Watch
$409
Gabi Rielle
Earrings
$53
Badgley Mischka
Ankle Strap Pumps
$89
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P O W E R
THE TRANSITIONAL LEATHER JACKET
Transition dressing from winter to spring can be tricky, especially when it comes to outerwear. A vintage leather jacket or trench coat is the perfect layering piece for the season-in-between.
Vintage Wilsons Leather lime green jacket shown with a sheer leather trimmed leopard print blouse
Vintage 1980s Foxmoor leather jacket worn with a vintage Victoria's Secret bustier & tulle skirt
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VINTAGE NEW YORK
Check out VINTAGE fashion magazine's new YouTube series that spotlights New York City vintage shops while providing a little history lesson of the neighborhood they're located in. Plus vintage styling tips & restaurant recommendations!
Episode 1: Ritual Vintage + the San Gennaro Festival
Episode 2: The Niche Shop + the New York Historical Society
Episode 3: Screaming Mimis + the Village Halloween Parade
Episode 4: The Grand Bazaar + Belvedere Castle
Episode 5: Flamingo's Vintage Pound + Bryant Park
Episode 6: Garage Sale House of Vintage + the NYE Ball Drop
Episode 7: Housing Works Thrift + Pomander Walk
Episode 8: Goodwill Chelsea + Madison Square Park
Episode 9: Unique Boutique + Edgar Allan Poe's Farmhouse
Episode 10: Newburgh Vintage Emporium + Upstate NY
More episodes coming every two weeks! Watch and follow here... @vintagefashionmagazine
VINTAGE
reader stories
Isabella in her new vintage jacket from the Grand Bazaar outdoor market
Meet reader Isabella Pizarro, a recent college grad who just landed her first job working in Manhattan's trendy Hudson Yards neighborhood. We asked Isabella what she loves about both vintage fashion and New York City.
What's your favorite vintage decade and why?
The 1970s. It just looked so fun, so carefree, and the culture of the time was reflected in the fashion. I love how trends from the 70s like platform shoes are coming back.
How would you describe your own personal style?
Cool and trendy. I tend to lean towards wearing a lot of black, white and grey, but always add something a little fun to accessorize, like a chunky belt, printed bag or green sneaker.
What are your favorite spots to shop/eat/play in NYC?
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Big shout-out to the Grand Bazaar on the Upper West Side, which is where I got this amazing vintage fur coat and a super cute bee brooch. For food and drinks, I love Roey's in the West Village for perfect happy hour vibes. Another great spot in the West Village is Le Baratin because they have the most delicious steak tartare!
you can follow Isabella on Instagram for more New York hot spots
@izzypizarro
what women wore
A New York Historical Society exhibit tells the story of how women's clothing and status evolved over a period of 200 years, giving a whole new meaning to the term "slow fashion."
the 1800s
This dress from 1895 was called a "morning wrapper." It's the equivalent to a modern day house coat or robe. It was made out of cotton and was light enough to wear while performing household chores or farming, which is what most women were doing primarily during this time period.
What struck me about seeing this dress up close was how many times it had been mended. There was no such thing as disposable fashion back then.
the 1930s
Garments such as this were referred to as "invisible dresses" during the Great Depression because they were so basic and inexpensive to produce. This one in particular would have cost less than a dollar.
Many women couldn't even afford a dress this cheap during those years. Instead, they would sew their own from scraps of fabric, or would simply mend and re-wear whatever they had. Nothing could be wasted.
real clothes, real lives: 200 years of what women wore
the 1950s
The 1950s were the epitome of "Leave it to Beaver" housewife style. Day dresses like this plaid chevron print from 1955 would probably have been worn with an apron on top. The dress was just practical enough for household chores, yet stylish enough to wear to the grocery store or a PTA meeting. These dresses could be purchased from mail-order catalogs such as Sears & Roebuck, JCPenney, and Montgomery Ward.
By the 1960s, many women were beginning to step outside the roles society had imposed on them for so many years. They were also starting to get involved in many political and social justice movements, including women's rights.
The social and sexual freedom women were experiencing was expressed in the mini-dresses and even the gender-bending pantsuits of the time.
the 1960s
real clothes, real lives: 200 years of what women wore
the 1970s
The 1970s introduced the Studio 54 era, as well as Gloria Steinem and the fight to get the Equal Rights Amendment passed. It also brought the debut of Diane von Furstenberg and her famous wrap dress, pictured here.
More and more women were starting to enter the workforce...hoping to be the next Helen Gurley Brown and live the "Cosmopolitan" lifestyle. The wrap dress epitomized the sexiness of the 70s, with its ease-of-wear by day and easy access at night.
Vest constructed from 1970s Tab soda pop tops.
"Real Clothes, Real Lives: What Women Wore" is on display now through June 22nd at the New York Historical Society.
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S H O P S T Y L A P H I L E . C O M
In shades of pale, fuschia, and even Barbie, the color pink is peak chic for the new season
SPRING trends pink power the
boss babes 2
Strong suits and bold shoulders rule the boardrooms AND the runways. It's time to suit up for spring!
1980s Christian Dior suit $375
witchy woman 3
Unleash your inner Stevie Nicks and cast a few spells in long black dresses and skirts, and maybe even a cauldron or two.
red and yellow black and white
They're the "IT" colors of the spring season.
Here's how to wear them vintage style.
1980s Pierre Balmain dress shop dress
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rare 1950s
Van Raalte
Myth gown with red lace trim
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1970s polyester maxi dress with flutter sleeves shop dress
Vintage John Galliano patent leather sandals shop
similar shoes
shop dress
1960s
Lillie Rubin Beaded
Maxi Dress
Bill Blass runway skirt
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spring is the season to top off your look with a vintage hat
HAT ATTACK
Vintage black hat with netting from personal collection.
1950s Aywon Original dress available at Shop Stylaphile Vintage.
Vintage floral hat purchased from Maude's Vintage Ware on Etsy.
Pink 1970s maxi dress available at Shop Stylaphile
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size inclusive alternatives
because we all know vintage pieces are limited and the sizes are usually small...here are some modern day versions of the trends featured in this issue
Oversized
Black Flare Leg Pants Suit Sizes XS - XL $84
Marc Jacobs Tote $219
Missoni Sunglasses $91
Sunglasses $249 shop dress
Polka-Dot Sundress
Sizes XS - XL $59
Straw Tote $99
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Gucci
Moschino
back story
I THE MONET TEARDROP NECKLACE
f the saying "the higher the hair, the closer to God" is true, then I was the Pope of my junior prom back in this photo from the late 1980s.
I have been trying to locate everything from this look for a long time. I found the Monet crystal teardrop necklace recently on Etsy. There's a metallic pink version of my prom dress available (also on Etsy), but I didn't buy it. I'm holding out for the gold.
Finding pieces like this from my past brings me ridiculous joy and floods my mind with the best memories. Like how much fun I had at the prom...double-dating with my friend Kristi...dancing to great 80s music...and feeling so glamorous in my gold lamé prom dress.
This is why I'm so passionate about collecting vintage and telling vintage stories. What we wear says so much about who we are (or who we're trying to be) at all the different stages in our life. Vintage fashion not only helps us remember the good times...it also reminds us where we've been and who.
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