Author Archives: Elisa Casas

About Elisa Casas

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, and I starred in the groundbreaking Sundance series, “Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys” with my best friend, David Munk. I like pomegranates, clouds, “Exile on Main Street,” birthdays, ancient ruins, the beach, abstract art, cypress trees, “Annie Hall,” old diamonds, Almodovar, clam shacks, surprises, Anne Boleyn, popcorn, “Rebecca,” margaritas, pugs, apple pie and castles in Spain. I live in TriBeCa with my fashionable daughter, Ruby. Follow Chelsea Girl on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaGirlVintage and Instagram-ChelseaGirlVintage

Vintage at the 2017 Oscars

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Elisa Casas

Vintage is ALWAYS green…and more and more celebrities are embracing environmentally friendly fashions in their daily lives AND on the red carpet. But at last night’s Oscar ceremony, it was Emma Roberts who was most passionate about bringing attention to … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the SAG Awards

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Elisa Casas

Most of the ladies played it safe at the 2016 SAG Awards in Los Angeles last night, but one stood out for her unusual choice: Demi Moore looked stunning in a 2003 Zac Posen gown. Although 2003 is not technically … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the Met Gala

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Elisa Casas

The annual Met gala (“Fashion Prom,” as it’s been called) is not my favorite event. Those that attend are just there to preen for the cameras, showing off expensive outfits. Oh yes, it’s a grand fundraiser for the exceptional Costume … Continue reading →

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Doing Vintage Right at the SAG Awards

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Elisa Casas

Vintage glamor returned to Hollywood at the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Jennifer Aniston made it look effortless in a vintage Galliano gown that plunged and stunned. Kelly MacDonald chose vintage Moschino: a short black satin dress with a flirty … Continue reading →

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Golden Globes Fashion Review – And An Open Letter to Lana del Rey

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Elisa Casas

Dear Lana, I applaud your decision to wear vintage, to look unique, to shake things up at a staid ceremony like the Golden Globes. But you’re doing more harm than good to the “vintage is green” cause. You obviously have … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the Emmys

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Elisa Casas

Both Taryn Manning (from “Orange is the New Black”) and Katherine Heigl wore old style Hollywood dresses to the Emmys this year. Although the dresses themselves were quite beautiful, they were unfortunately not the best styles for either of them. … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the VMAs

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Elisa Casas
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Olivia Wilde in Vintage at the CFDA Awards

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Elisa Casas

In an beautiful homage to fashion history, Olivia WIlde wore  Angelica Huston’s Mollie Parnis dress to the CFDAs. Angelica looked radiant in the fringed gown at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival, and so did Olivia. Kudos to Olivia for her … Continue reading →

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Vintage at the Met Gala

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Elisa Casas

The highly anticipated “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” opens at the Met on Thursday, but last night at the Met Gala, no one paid homage to the master of couture by wearing one of his dresses…as a matter of fact, there … Continue reading →

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Pharrell Williams in Vintage Vivienne Westwood Hat at the Grammys

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Elisa Casas

Pharrell’s hat at last night’s Grammys got lots of laughs in a parody Twitter account that went viral. But few knew that the hat was designed by Vivienne Westwood in 1982, and has become an iconic piece of fashion history. … Continue reading →

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