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:

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.