Fashionista Vintage & Variety — Attraction in New Haven

I've had a couple of very bad experiences renting there. The Ladies / owners are helpful when you are renting stuff, but when you return stuff they turn absolutely BIPOLAR. They are rude, they yell at you (in person and on the phone) and are DISRESPECTFUL and COARSE to customers. I returned a pair of boots (that where in perfect condition but just had dust - that you could remove with a wet cloth - in them) and a plastic cape that was just wrinkled (because I was transporting it in a plastic bag) and the woman at the counter defied me and was OFFENSIVE and RUDE. This has happened 3 times. I'm impressed they still have business. Smartly enough I stood there quiet to get my money back. Sadly this offensive and disrespectful behavior ruined my day. Just buy stuff on Amazon next time; Don't let this...

Fashionista is a gem of a shop where ever item has a story. This is a carefully curated collection of top quality vintage clothing and accessories, lovingly displayed in the hope of finding each piece a new owner who will treasure it. I stopped in on a recent summer evening to look around. A tunic caught my eye — my colors, my style, my size! And designed by a couturier from Paris (or so the tag said). It was so much like me that it could have come from my closet! Another orphan found a new home. Fashionista is not a thrift store. That being said, the prices are very fair for the quality. Rental is also an option. When you have a little time, come on over and see what Fashionista has to offer. You will not be...

We first rented from Fashionista last August ... the owners went out of their way to help us. We were looking for 3 changes each for our gala. Naturally, this Halloween we of course took the long drive to New Haven. Todd, the owner, multi tasked with many customers as she made suggestions for us, tried many outfits on me.. then even took measurements to add to the piece a unique design to make my outfit perfect. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND These LADIES AND THEIR...