Brand profile

Retrofete

New York label founded in 2018, known for sequin, crystal and feather-trimmed party dresses with 1970s disco and 1990s glamour references.

New York CityOrigin
WomenswearFocus
Y2KStyle
$$$$Price

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A woman wearing retrofete multicolor vesa one shoulder midi dress

What to know about Retrofete

Built for going out, not daytime

The core is party dressing: sequin and crystal-embellished mini and wrap dresses, metallic slips, feather trim and beaded separates, drawing on 1970s disco and 1990s references.

Luxury pricing, wholesale-driven reach

Prices sit at the high end, and the label is stocked through Revolve, Saks and other luxury wholesalers as well as its own site, with heavy celebrity visibility.

Now more than dresses

Since launching in 2018, the New York label has widened past occasion dresses into denim, outerwear and bridal.

Known forTopsJacketsSuits & blazersBottoms

How Retrofete fits

Overall fit

runs small

Retrofête pieces are frequently described as running small and cut close to the body, with many shoppers recommending sizing up for comfort.

Tip: Consider sizing up, especially for structured or embellished pieces that run small and cut close to the body.

runs smallsize upshort lengthbody-conscioustight in the bust

Medium confidence · based on 6 sources

By category

CategoryRunsShapeSize advice
Jeans & denimtrue to sizeslim to regularGenerally order your usual denim size, though the fit skews close.
Jacketsslightly smallfitted to regularSize up if you want to layer under outerwear, as pieces tend to be cut close.

Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.

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The Attico

$$$$$Disco glamourMilan, Italy

1970s party dressing with sequined slips and robe coats

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Bronx and Banco

$$$$OccasionwearSydney, Australia

Sequin and crystal cocktail dresses for events

What changes: More formal gowns and bridal, less denim/outerwear

Retrofete fit questions

Does Retrofete run big or small?

Retrofete runs small. Consider sizing up, especially for structured or embellished pieces that run small and cut close to the body. Retrofête pieces are frequently described as running small and cut close to the body, with many shoppers recommending sizing up for comfort.

How does Retrofete fit?

Retrofête pieces are frequently described as running small and cut close to the body, with many shoppers recommending sizing up for comfort. Overall shape: slim, body-conscious.

How do Retrofete jeans & denim fit?

Retrofete jeans & denim fits true to size. Generally order your usual denim size, though the fit skews close. Shape: slim to regular.

How do Retrofete jackets fit?

Retrofete jackets fits slightly small. Size up if you want to layer under outerwear, as pieces tend to be cut close. Shape: fitted to regular.

Brand facts

Retrofête is a New York label founded in 2018 by Ohad Seroya, who leads design, and Aviad Klin, who runs the business side. It builds collections around going-out dressing: sequin and crystal-embellished mini and wrap dresses, metallic slips, feather trim and beaded separates, with 1970s disco and 1990s party references. The range has widened into denim, outerwear and bridal. Pieces are worn widely by celebrities and stocked through Revolve, Saks and other luxury wholesalers alongside the brand's own site.

Founded
2018
Origin
New York City, United States
Made in
USA, India
Price
$$$$
Focus
Womenswear
Facts checked
August 2026
Styles
Y2K, Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury

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