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VINTAGE
a quarterly magazine featuring vintage items from Shop Stylaphile and more
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45 From balletcore to polka-dots, here's how to wear the top 10 trends of the season...vintage style.
vintage classics maximum dressing
What's more classic than an easy-to-throwon-and-go dress? Plus strappy sandals for instant style.
Maxi dresses never go out of style. These three 1960s stunners prove the power of maximum dressing.
SUMMER IN THE CITY
vintage summer in new york
Where to eat, what to see, things to learn, and where to shop if you're visiting New York City for the summer.
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size-inclusive options
Because we all know vintage pieces are limited and the sizes are small... here are some modern day versions of the trends featured in this issue.
my first date dress - 24 years later
I wore this dress on my first date with the manfriend on July 6th, 2001. I'm so glad I kept it (and the man!) for all these years.
Adele Simpson
1960s maxi dress
Adele Simpson (1903–1995) helped define mid‑century American fashion with beautifully tailored, practical, yet stylish pieces that empowered everyday women—and earned a permanent place in fashion history. A favorite of the first ladies of the time, she was also instrumental in the founding of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).
Summer is all about letting go & having fun, and that's exactly what I'm doing with this magazine.
Welcome to the first Summer issue of VINTAGE! When I started this magazine as a way to showcase pieces from my Shop Stylaphile vintage store, the plan was to do just two issues a year...Spring and Fall. But the response has been so great (thank you!) that it is now a quarterly publication.
Will it eventually become a monthly? Not anytime soon. With the exception of an occasional intern, this is a one-woman production. I do all of the writing, editing, graphic design, and most of the photography. (I get a lot of help from my Adobe Creative Cloud and Stock subscriptions!)
I do all of this because it's fun! It's my passion project and my creative outlet. I love vintage. I love writing. I love graphic design. It's a labor of love. I do make a little money from this magazine, for example, if someone buys a vintage piece or through affiliate links. And I plan to keep it free for all subscribers. But, for now, it will stay a quarterly publication.
This inaugural Summer issue is all about the dress. I'm a dresses girl...always have been and always will be. There's just
something so easy about throwing on a gorgeous dress with a pair of sandals and heading out the door. They provide instant style, and in this issue, there are decades of dresses, decades of style.
Also, if you happen to be visiting New York City this summer, I've provided a few suggestions for a little "vintage" summer culture. Hope you enjoy!
SYDNEY STONE, editor-in-chief
my new, shorter "summer" haircut
Easy breezy season is officially upon us.
It's time to kick off the layering from all that unpredictable spring weather and (finally) show some skin. Here are the top 10 trends for summer featuring hero pieces from Shop Stylaphile Vintage paired with modern designer sandals from Saks Fifth Avenue's new Amazon storefront
Bow Blouses
Balletcore
Nautical
Red
Pleated Skirts
Yellow
Ruffles
Denim
A beautiful tulle skirt plus strappy summer sandals is the perfect way to "balletcore" through the season.
1. Bow Blouses
Short on shorts...pair a short-sleeve bow blouse with cotton shorts for a perfect casual look
Black Cotton Shorts
$25
Silvia Tcherassi Sandals
$390 Coach
Shoulder Bag
$250
Vintage 1970s
Bow Blouse
$35
Pirouette through summer in a classic pink fit'n'flare dress with layers of tulle
Giuseppe Zanotti Sandals
$279
Black Feather Clutch
$46
Vintage 1950s Belted Dress
$325
Swarovski Drop Earrings
$101
Say "hello sailor!" in a sequined anchor tank and a pair of cropped flare jeans
Coach
Elliot Watch
$125
Vintage 90s
Sequined Crop
$35
Grapent Cropped
Wide-Leg Jeans
$35
Larroudé Raffia Sandals
$290
Marc Jacobs
Tote Bag
$259
Have a classic lady-in-red moment with a 1950s boat-neck wiggle dress & leopard bag
1950s Lorrie Deb Red Dress
$375
Simkhai Shadow Sandals
$475
Ted Baker Earrings
$75
Ganni Leopard Print Bag
$475
Cap Sleeve
Sweater
$25
Vintage 1950s
Pleated Skirt
$59
Aquazzura
Sandals
$940
Moschino Belt
Buckle Bag
$1495
Anne Klein Watch
Guiseppe Zanotti
Dolce & Gabbana Sandals $1195
Vintage 1970s
Maxi Dress
$125
Frye Leather Hobo Bag $228
Kate Spade Earrings $86
Short-Sleeve Bodysuit $19
1980s Lillie Rubin
Silk Skirt
$125
Aquazzura
Sandals $1150
Madewell
Raffia Bag $88
Multicolor Drop
Earrings $19
Button up and buckle up for a casual night out in this 1990s denim Hot Kiss jumpsuit
Dolce & Gabbana
Platform Sandals
$1195
1990s Hot Kiss Denim Jumpsuit
$125
Montana
West Bag
$39
Boho Hammered Earrings
$25
10. Polka Dots
Have them seeing spots in a sexy strapless layered dress with cherry-red accessories
Coach
Marc Jacobs
"The Bucket Bag"
$289
Cherries Watch
$125
1980s Lillie Rubin
Dress
$575
Giuseppe Zanotti
Sandals
$325
S H O P 1 9 5 0 s
vintage classics
SUMMER DRESSING
There's nothing more classic for summer than a fabulous dress. The "throw ‑on‑ and‑ go" simplicity makes getting ready ‑ whether for work or a night out quick and easy. Here are some unique vintage standouts that will make your summer "dressing" a stylish cinch.
1990s Betsey Johnson Strapless Dress
Rare 1980s Mary McFadden Linen Runway Dress
Vintage 1960s Pearl-Trimmed Fit & Flare Mod Dress
1980s Victor Costa Floral Dress
1980s Strapless Victor Costa Cocktail Dress
S H O P 1 9 6 0 s S H O P S T Y L A P H I L E . C O M
vintage summer in the city
It's hot...sometimes insufferably so. But it's also magical. Carrie Bradshaw-walking-down-thestreet-kind-of-magical. So many New York minutes waiting to be had. And so much history. If you're visiting New York City this summer, here are a few recommendations for a little vintage culture.
BRUNCH AT THE ODEON
The perennial hot spot where Warhol and Basquiat were once regulars
If you're a fan of 80s pop culture, you'll know why this sign looks so familiar. The exterior was featured on the cover of Jay McInerney's 1984 novel Bright Lights, Big City. I go here not only for the food or the atmosphere, but also the history. My two favorite artists of all time - Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat - were regulars here back in the day. And the vibe here is still very hip...very cool...and very French! Definitely try the Odeon Cosmopolitan and the French onion soup. And definitely make a reservation.
145 West Broadway @ Thomas Street
THE OUTSIDERS ON BROADWAY
Completely deserving of its Tony, even though I cried all the way through
I booked front-row seats because the book and movie were an integral part of my childhood. It's one of the best shows I've seen, but I cried the whole time. Sometimes silent sobbing...mostly full-on ugly cries. A few laughterthough-the-tears moments for which I was grateful. I found out right before the show that a dear friend from high school had just died, and the circumstances were painfully close to the plot of the play. It was by far the most cathartic way I've ever processed this type of grief. (P.S. Stay gold, Aerial.)
Jacobs Theatre - 242 West 45th Street
Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy, Broadway.com
THE ORIGINS OF PRIDE
It all started right here on Christoper Street
The first official gay pride parade was held in New York City on June 28th, 1970. It was a celebration of the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots...a police raid on the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village that turned into a riot, then a resistance. That resistance became the foundation for gay rights in America and across the world. You can visit the first national monument dedicated to the LGBTQ+ movement right across the street from The Stonewall Inn, and the 2025 NYC Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 29th starting at 11 a.m.
The Stonewall Inn - 53 Christopher Street
Photo Credit: MichaelVi - stock.adobe.com
WATCH & SHOP
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 son! Watch and follow here... @vintagefashionmagazine
S H O P 1 9 7 0 s
Summer is not just for bathing suits & beaches. It's weddings, graduations, brunches, and hot nights out on the town. And we've got dresses for all those occasions, and from all decades.
DECADES of SUMMER
1970s Guy Laroche $225
1970s
Sequined Disco Dress
$175
Victor Costa $325
1980s Gold Lamé $125
1990s
Betsey Johnson $125
1990s Pilar Rossi $125
S H O P 1 9 8 0 s
MAXIMIZING SUMMER
Maxi dresses are the perfect summer staple because they provide the maximum (see what I did there?) amount of style with the least amount of effort. Don't have time to put together an outfit? Didn't get that spray tan in? Forgot to shave your legs? No worries! The maxi dress has got you. Here are three of my favorite vintage maxis from the shop that can make your summer a little easier...a little breezier.
1960s
Adele Simpson $575
Rare 1960s
Embroidered
Maxi
$375
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
Floerns Striped
Sizes XS - XXL
$25
Sizes S - XXL
$36
Belle Poque Floral
Sizes S - 3X
$19
Sizes XS - XXL
$19
Jumpik
DKNY
Short Sleeve Bodysuit
Sizes S - XL
$19
Layered Tulle Skirt
Sizes S - XXL
$18
Wrap Style Top
Sizes S - XL
$19
Black Wrap Skirt
One Size
$15
Anchor Tank
Sizes S - XXL
$19
Navy Cargo Pants
Sizes 2 - 24
$45
Sailor Shorts
Sizes S - XXL
$24
Striped Crop Sweater
Sizes XS - XL
$24
Sleeveless Jumpsuit
Sizes S - XXL
$25
Grace Karin Dress
Sizes S - XXL
$39
Rails Embroidered Dress
Sizes XXS - XL
$298
Ruffle Wrap Style Dress
Sizes S - 3X
$39
Camel Belted Sizes XS - 3X
$35
Black & White Floral Sizes XS - XXL
$35
Leopard Print
Sizes S - XL
$29
Denim Button Down Sizes S - XXL
$42
Blush Pink Vest
Sizes XS - XL
$27
Trina Turk Fringe Top Sizes XS - XL
$125
Coach 1965
Fringe Bag
$169
Fringe Halter
Sizes XS - L
$25
Rockabilly Top
Sizes XS - 4X
$37
Sleeveless Dress
Sizes S - XXL
$39
Lace Camisole Top Sizes XS - L $19
Karin Sundress Sizes S - XXL
$49
Grace
V-Neck Crop Top
Sizes XS - XL
$29
Sleeve Jumpsuit
Sizes S - XXL
$45
Hi-Lo Steampunk Skirt
Sizes S - 5X
$45
Sizes S - XXL
$55
Cap
Floral Midi Dress
Wrap Front Mini Skirt Sizes XS - 4X
$38
Strapless Midi Dress
Sizes XS - XL
$60
Chambray Button Down Sizes XS - XXL
$29
Denim Romper Sizes XS - XL
$36
Cap Sleeve Blouse
Sizes XS - 4X
$37
Sizes S - XXL
$48
Sailor Shorts
Sizes S - XL
$29
Sizes S - 3X
$39
Sleeveless Swing Dress
Multicolor Rockabilly
I The First Date Dress...24 Years Later
wore this dress on my very first date with the manfriend. It was on Friday, July 6th, 2001.
We'd met three nights earlier at Jake's Dilemma on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
I saw this dress in the window of a store in the Chanin Building on 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue. I'd walked by it a couple of times on my way to work. I thought it was pretty, with its bubble hem and beaded detail, but I didn't really want to spend the money on it at the time.
On Thursday, Carlos called and asked me out. I bought the dress on my lunch hour. It worked. We've been together ever since our first date at Moonlighting, which is now e'S Bar on Amsterdam.
I haven't worn this dress in many years, but I'm so glad I saved it. It's a little tighter than I remember it being back then, but that's okay.
I may not have the same body I had twenty-four years ago, but I've still got the dress. And, more importantly, I've still got the man.
Check out our "meet cute" video on Jake's Dilemma's Instagram page.
