“Y2K has continued to be popular, but we have also leaned into the ’80s with designers such as Lacroix, Ungaro, and YSL,” says Clarkson. “Tom Ford seems to be an evergreen, and was snapped up in-store by Gabriette. Suki Waterhouse as ever loved all things sparkly, fluffy, and rock’n’roll.” Take notes!
Archive Vintage, New York City
Since 2006, Archive Vintage has been sourcing vintage ready-to-wear and couture for the celebrity set—Paloma Elsesser and Rihanna among them. There’s been original it-bags galore for Rhi in the form of a 2001 Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse purse and a baby pink quilted Chanel bag, as well as Jean Paul Gaultier and Dior. Archive Vintage goes big for bona fide collectors, without compromising on a tightly curated edit. From Mugler, to Comme, and YSL, Archive Vintage has the Best Dressed list red carpet-ready—or if you’re Rihanna, red sauce-ready at Giorgio Baldi.
The Vintage Marché, Los Angeles
Founded as a passion project for rare shoes by Lili Aghaei in 2023, The Vintage Marché has quickly become a one-stop accessories shop for a-listers, expanding into covetable vintage edits that include Chanel loafers, signature Prada bags, and pristine Fendi baguettes. Bieber and Jenner stylist Dani Michelle picked up some Manolo Blahnik slingbacks, a rare black grosgrain Chanel handbag, and two Gucci lizard clutches from the ’80s. What sets Aghaei’s collection apart is its consistent vision, with a special talent for finding those staple vintage buys again and again in every classic colorway, so you can shop it with a specific piece in mind, like your own archival department store. “I look for quality craftsmanship, pristine condition, and silhouettes that feel just as relevant today,” Aghaei shares with Vogue. “Rarity matters, of course, but only when paired with longevity. A rare piece that’s falling apart won’t serve you. The magic of good vintage is when it feels both nostalgic and modern, a piece that truly lasts.”
Women’s History Museum Vintage, New York City
Women’s History Museum Vintage on Canal Street, run by Mattie Barringer and Amanda McGowan, captures the glam and the gritty, the outré and the obscure in a rollicking collection of vintage. Think: Chantal Thomass swimsuits and hot pink Mary McFadden dance dresses, bizarro French hairnet visors, and the most salacious side of Vivienne Westwood and JPG. Of course, the shop has found a fan in Addison Rae for the loud Roberto Cavalli prints.
Small Change, Kyoto
Colman Domingo tipped Kyoto-based vintage store Small Change as one of his favorite places to rummage. A lover of sharp suiting and bold colors, Domingo finds paradise in the expansive range of both men’s and women’s vintage, wacky patterned knits in retro colorways, graphic tees, and Levi’s.
Desert Vintage, Multiple Locations
Tuscon, New York, and—most recently—Paris-based Desert Vintage has evolved into a booming business, stocking some of the 20th century’s most cerebral designers, with founders Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel the a-listers’s go-to vintage hunting duo. Need that specific Westwood corset? That Dior evening coat? A ’70s Halston caftan? Desert Vintage has it covered. Desert Vintage counts Best Dressed lister and New York First Lady Rama Duwaji among its IG followers.
Jerks, London
Graphic tees made a huge comeback in 2025; under tweed skirt sets at Chanel, “PROTECT THE DOLLS” across chests. Jerks, a curated, appointment-only store in South London, is the IYKYK spot for the likes of B.D.’s Alexander Skarsgård and Zoë Kravitz (as well as Paul Mescal and Lorde). At Cannes Film Festival, Skarsgård donned a white crewneck tee depicting a man lying horizontal, licking a leather boot-clad foot hovering above his face, that stylist Harry Lambert had picked up from Jerks. The next day at Cannes, he wore a sun-faded ’80s “Let’s Party” shirt, its neckline gently creased from years of love and, probably, hard partying. That lived-in look of a stellar vintage tee adds an easy veneer of authenticity to any outfit.
The Kit Vintage, Los Angeles
Cultivating true vintage is a lost art, but Best Dressed lister Pamela Anderson makes it look easy, care of L.A.-based The Kit Vintage. While many stars reach for fresh off the runway looks and custom gowns, delving a little deeper can lead to more impressive results—it’s refreshing to see a less obvious choice on the red carpet these days. Among the Oscar De La Renta, Cavalli, and Saint Laurent gowns at Kit Vintage, you’ll also find under-the-radar labels like Bonnie Cashin, Geoffrey Beene, and Pauline Trigere.