Chuck's Vintage Arrives in NYC
We toasted the arrival of iconic California-based store Chuck’s Vintage at a private party at Classic Cars of Manhattan at Pier 76. Notable VIPs gathered for this celebration honoring the legacy of the brand that mixed vintage vibes with edgy New York City fashion tones. There was also a special live entertainment from DJ Lee Kalt and vocalist Xandra K.
The festivities toasted the opening flagship retail outlet, as well as the illustrious career of Chuck’s Vintage founder, Madeline Cammarata. Hailing from a fashion background as a renowned model, Madeline found a powerful niche in the world of denim. Her style sensibilities provided an instrumental foundation for fabric development with powerful brands like 7 For All Mankind.
Chiun “Chunky” Kai Shih, Sara Ishag, Anthony Morali, Maggie Delaney, Vinny Cammarate, Jasmine Gumbs, Guest, Nadia Kovarskaya (photo credit Getty Images)
In 2006, she started Chuck’s Vintage, which overnight became a true American original. Her abundant collection became treasured wear for celebrities and business elites from Steve Jobs to famous musicians such as Dolly Parton, Robert Plant, Morrisey and more. From the famous to just pure classic style lovers, they have all at one point crossed the threshold of Chuck’s Vintage in the California hotspot shop - where even once a world-renowned denim archivist saw fit to entrust Madeline with millions of dollars’ worth of collectible denim that she proudly sold.
Models (photo credit Getty Images)
Vinnie Cammarata, husband of the Chuck’s Vintage creator who passed from a sudden illness, helped host the party that paid tribute to both Madeline and the iconic business. James DiPrima, who is the business proprietor and Current CEO of GreenStream, was also in attendance.
“This is our way of not only keeping Madeline’s legacy alive, but also growing the brand that she grew from the ground up and made a sensation worldwide,” stated DiPrima in a recent interview with Social Life Magazine. “I and everyone who knew and worked with Madeline want to share her passion and innovation with everyone.”
Sara Ishag walks the runway (photo credit Getty Images)
Atmosphere (photo credit Rob Rich Society Allure)
The evening celebrated the new store’s collection of vintage denim - in the Upper East Side location it ranges from Strongholds found in the California Gold Rush mines to World War II-Era Levi’s, Lees, and Wranglers, as well as 1960’s ladies high-waisted and groovy deadstock Levi’s bells. Chuck’s will also showcase the founder’s collection of Classic American Cool workwear: rugged military and work boots, buttery leather bomber jackets, and soft, perfectly worn-in vintage 70’s rock tees.
They’ve set up a new flagship retail outlet at the basement of 173 East 91st Street. We expect Chuck’s Vintage to soon become a New York City favorite place to shop for vintage clothing. Doors officially open in October and plans to reopen a new store in California will follow in 2022.
You can visit https://chucksvintage.com/ to learn more.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images, and Rob Rich Society Allure.
