Eons Fashion Antique | Vintage Clothing & Accessories | Pittsburgh, PA
Eons Fashion Antique is Pittsburgh’s premier vintage boutique, curating authentic clothing and accessories for men and women from the 1880s through the 1980s. Visit us at 5850 Ellsworth Ave, Shadyside – open 7 days a week.
A Century of Style. One Address.
Pittsburgh’s premier vintage boutique, curating authentic clothing & accessories from the 1880s through the 1980s.
Where Every Garment Tells a Story
Eons Fashion Antique is not simply a place to shop – it is a place to discover. For nearly forty years, our Shadyside boutique has been a sanctuary for those who believe that fashion is more than fabric. It is memory, identity, and culture woven into every seam. Founded by Richard Parsakian, a lifelong advocate for sustainability, community, and the arts, Eons has grown from a passionate home-based collection into one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic retail destinations.
Whether you are searching for a perfectly preserved 1940s wool coat, a rare 1970s designer piece, or a one-of-a-kind accessory that no one else will have, you will find it here – thoughtfully sourced, meticulously cared for, and waiting for its next chapter.
What You'll Find at Eons
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Women’s Vintage | Dresses, blouses, skirts, coats, and eveningwear from the 1880s through the 1980s — spanning Victorian elegance to disco-era glamour. |
| Men’s Vintage | Suits, sport coats, shirts, trousers, and outerwear representing over a century of masculine style, from Edwardian tailoring to 1980s power dressing. |
| Accessories | Hats, handbags, belts, scarves, jewelry, and an extensive collection of over 60 vintage knit ties from the 1950s through the 1980s. |
| Designer Pieces | A rotating selection of authenticated vintage designer garments, including pieces by Thierry Mugler, Azzedine Alaïa, and other icons of 20th-century fashion. |
| Costumes & Film | A trusted resource for theater, dance, and Hollywood film productions — sourcing period-accurate pieces for professional costume designers. |
Fashion with Purpose. Style with Meaning.
At Eons, we believe that the most powerful wardrobe is one built with intention. Every piece in our collection has been hand-selected not just for its aesthetic beauty, but for the story it carries and the statement it makes. We are proud advocates of the slow fashion movement – a philosophy that values quality over quantity, longevity over trend, and meaning over novelty.
Shopping vintage is one of the most sustainable choices a person can make. By choosing Eons, you are not only acquiring something truly unique; you are participating in a cycle of care that honors the original maker, reduces waste, and keeps extraordinary craftsmanship alive for generations to come.
Three Value Pillars (Icon + Text blocks):
♻ Sustainable by Nature
Every garment we sell is a garment saved. Shopping vintage is the original form of sustainable fashion – and at Eons, it has always been our way of life.
🏳️🌈 Inclusive by Design
Eons has been a safe, welcoming space for the LGBTQIA+ community and all people since 1986. Everyone belongs here, and everyone deserves to feel at home.
🎭 Curated with Intention
Our collection is not assembled – it is curated. Each piece is chosen for its quality, its history, and its ability to connect the wearer to something larger than themselves.
Come Find Your Next Favorite Piece
We are located on Ellsworth Avenue in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Shadyside neighborhood, just steps from boutiques, cafés, and galleries. Street parking is available, and we are accessible via Port Authority bus routes. We buy and sell vintage – if you have pieces you are looking to part with, we welcome you to bring them in during store hours.
- Address: 5850 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- Neighborhood: Shadyside, Pittsburgh
- Phone: +1 (412) 361-3368
- Email: support@eonsfashionantique.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Eons Fashion Antique is a vintage clothing boutique located at 5850 Ellsworth Ave in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood. Founded in 1986 by Richard Parsakian, we specialize in buying and selling authentic vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, with pieces spanning from the 1880s through the 1980s. Our collection is meticulously curated to reflect over a century of fashion history, making every visit feel like stepping into a living museum of style.
We are located at 5850 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, in the heart of the Shadyside neighborhood. Our store hours are:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Street parking is available along Ellsworth Avenue, and we are accessible via Port Authority bus routes. You can also reach us by phone at (412) 361-3368 or by email at support@eonsfashionantique.com.
Our collection spans over 100 years of fashion history, from the 1880s through the 1980s. You will find everything from Victorian and Edwardian-era garments to the roaring glamour of the 1920s, the tailored elegance of the 1940s and 1950s, the free-spirited styles of the 1960s and 1970s, and the bold, expressive looks of the 1980s. We also carry a specialty selection of over 60 vintage knit ties from the 1950s through the 1980s – one of the largest such collections in the region.
Absolutely. Eons carries a full range of vintage clothing and accessories for both men and women. Our inventory includes dresses, blouses, skirts, coats, and eveningwear for women, as well as suits, sport coats, shirts, trousers, and outerwear for men. We also stock a wide variety of unisex accessories including hats, scarves, belts, handbags, and jewelry. Items are organized by size to make browsing as easy as possible.
Yes, we buy vintage clothing and accessories. If you have pieces you are looking to sell, we welcome you to bring them into the store during regular business hours. Richard personally evaluates each item based on its condition, era, style, and market demand. We look for well-preserved, authentic vintage pieces that fit within our 1880s–1980s timeframe. We recommend calling ahead at (412) 361-3368 if you have a large collection, so we can ensure we have adequate time to give your items the attention they deserve.
Every item in our collection is hand-selected and personally authenticated by owner Richard Parsakian, who brings decades of expertise in fashion history to the curation process. We take great care to verify the era, condition, and provenance of each piece before it enters our inventory. Our reputation as a trusted resource for Oscar-winning costume designers and major Hollywood film productions is a testament to the authenticity and quality of what we carry. When you shop at Eons, you can be confident that what you are getting is the real thing.
Yes – and it is one of the things we are most proud of. Eons Fashion Antique has been a go-to resource for professional costume designers working on major film and television productions in Pittsburgh for nearly four decades. We have supplied pieces for Oscar-nominated and Oscar-winning productions, and our collection has been sourced by legendary costume designers including Colleen Attwood (Silence of the Lambs) and Deborah Scott (Titanic). Approximately 10% of our business comes from the entertainment industry. If you are a costume designer or production team in need of period-accurate vintage pieces, we encourage you to reach out directly to discuss your project’s needs.
Unequivocally, yes. Eons has been a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for the LGBTQIA+ community since the day we opened in 1986. Our founder, Richard Parsakian, is a lifelong LGBTQIA+ advocate who co-published Pittsburgh’s first LGBTQIA+ newspaper in the 1970s, serves on the City of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ Commission, and was honored as the 2023 LGBTQIA+ Leader of the Year by the Three Rivers Business Alliance. Everyone is welcome at Eons — no exceptions. As Pittsburgh native and Tony Award winner Billy Porter once said, Eons was “the first time he had felt at home.”
Shopping vintage is one of the most impactful sustainable choices a consumer can make. The fashion industry is one of the world’s largest contributors to textile waste and carbon emissions. By choosing pre-owned, vintage clothing, you are extending the life of a garment that already exists — reducing demand for new production, keeping textiles out of landfills, and honoring the craftsmanship of the original makers. At Eons, sustainability is not a marketing angle; it is the foundation of everything we do. Richard Parsakian has practiced and preached slow fashion for his entire career, and our store is living proof that style and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
Yes – community engagement is deeply embedded in the DNA of Eons Fashion Antique. Over the past 45 years, Richard Parsakian has curated fashion events for organizations including Pittsburgh Opera, the Andy Warhol Museum, and the annual Ecolution sustainability fashion gala. He has produced fundraising events benefiting the Persad Center, the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force, the Mario Lemieux Foundation, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, among many others. We are proud to be more than a store – we are an active participant in the cultural and civic life of Pittsburgh. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @eonsfashion to stay updated on upcoming events and collaborations.
