About Chelsea Girl Vintage
ELISA CASAS (that's me) was born and raised in New York City. I have a BFA in Photography from NYU and worked as a photojournalist and talent scout for major record labels before opening Chelsea Girl in 1993. I also owned Laurel Canyon Vintage, Clutch! and a popular cafe, City Girl Cafe. I star in the groundbreaking Sundance series, “Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys” with my best friend, David Munk.
The 84th Annual Academy Awards were last night, and I’m surprised to report that Natalie Portman was the only actress who wore vintage: she looked stunning in a 1954 red Dior gown. But even though I was disappointed that there … Continue reading →
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In case you didn’t catch “Bein’ Quirky with Zooey Deschanel” on SNL last Saturday, check it out:
Halston (few know his first name, Roy, or his last name, Frowick) was one of the most influential designers of all time. A charismatic, over-the-top personality, master of promotion and flamboyant spender who lived life to its fullest and then, … Continue reading →
Most of my wardrobe comes from thrift stores, vintage stores, and eBay. I do buy new clothing from time to time (jeans, for example, since vintage ones just don’t fit me properly) but avoid it when I can. The items … Continue reading →
The record-breaking $115 million realized for Elizabeth Taylor’s famous jewels didn’t come as much as a surprise as the prices realized for her clothing. All of the 67 lots sold, most beating their high estimates and raising $2.6 million for … Continue reading →
There is nothing more awe-inspiring to me than standing in front of a great painting. I often frequent museums when I’m feeling down, because being in the presence of great art makes me feel better, and I always go on … Continue reading →
On December 13, Christie’s will begin their high-profile auction of Elizabeth Taylor’s estate, including 269 pieces of jewelry and 400 pieces of clothing. Highlights include the 33-carat diamond ring that Richard Burton gave her in 1968 and the silk wedding … Continue reading →
Sorry we’ve been a bit out of touch, but we have a big excuse. Well, several. The good news is Elisa and I have been putting a new project together that we expect to tell you about very soon. The … Continue reading →