Retrofete
Established · $400-$700 · New York, United States
Sequin party dresses with vintage-inspired glamour, the New York label built for dancing until dawn.
Think: Sequin dresses, party focus, maximalist texture.
The buy: the sequin gown
What to buy
the sequin gown
Categories
Occasions
Why Retrofete is worth it
Retrofete makes the sequin dress you plan the whole night around, with disco-era glamour and no fear of sparkle.
The signature is dense, all-over sequins and hand-applied crystals on minis, slips and floor-length gowns, often with a halter, a cut-out or an open back. Many of the crystal styles are handmade in India, and the sequin pieces carry a little stretch, so they move with you instead of sitting stiff. Lace, brocade and vintage-washed denim round it out for nights that start earlier.
Retrofete is on sale now.~40% off
A real cut for a label that rarely goes here, but weeks in, sizes are patchy. Go in with a target.
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Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 11 months of sale tracking.
Retrofete discounts about every 4 weeks, and it's been 2 weeks.
- Runs a sale
- about once a month
- Last sale
- 2 weeks ago
- Typical markdown
- 50% off
- Deepest we’ve seen
- 60% off
About Retrofete
Ohad Seroya and his husband Aviad Klin, both raised in Israel, spent years building private labels for other brands in the US before starting their own in New York in 2018.
They named it with a blend of words for vintage and party, and it became known for sequin and crystal dresses with a more-is-more, disco-era glamour that blurs day and night.
- Founded
- 2018
- Founded by
- Ohad Seroya and Aviad Klin
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Made in
- India, China and Italy
- Made of
- Mostly polyester sequin fabrics with a little stretch, plus viscose, silk, lace and denim
- Shipping
- Ships across the US from New Jersey, free over $250 ($15 below); international orders ship free by DHL Express, with duties and taxes set by the destination country.
- Where to buy
- Retrofete's own site · Our Retrofete picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
Fit varies by style, from stretch sequin to structured bodices, so use the size tool and the hand-measured garment chart on each product page. Sizes run XXS to XXL (US 00 to 16).
- Construction
The machine-sequin gowns are polyester with a little elastane, made in China; the crystal-embellished styles are handmade in India.
- Shipping
Free US shipping over $250 ($15 below) from its New Jersey warehouse, with overnight and two-day options. International orders ship by DHL Express, and buyers pay their country's duties and taxes.
- Returns
Returns within 14 days for a refund, minus a $15 fee, or within 30 days for site credit at no charge. Final-sale pieces and earrings can't be returned.
What Retrofete is made of
Polyester · Viscose · Nylon
- Natural
- 25%
- Plant-based
- 23%
- Synthetic
- 52%
Works most in: polyester, viscose and nylon
From the fabric listed on 1748 pieces · 98% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
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Retrofete, answered
- What is Retrofete?
- A New York label making sequin and crystal party dresses and eveningwear with disco-era, more-is-more glamour. Its name blends words for vintage and party.
- Is Retrofete a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for party dressing done with commitment: dense sequins and hand-applied crystals, many crystal styles handmade in India, and cuts from minis to floor-length gowns.
- Who founded Retrofete?
- Ohad Seroya and his husband Aviad Klin, both raised in Israel, founded it in New York in 2018.
- Where is Retrofete from?
- New York, where it was founded in 2018.
- Where is Retrofete made?
- Mostly in India and China: crystal and hand-sewn sequin pieces in India, machine sequins and silks in China. The founders have said denim and velvet are made in Italy.
- Does Retrofete run true to size?
- It varies by style, so check the size tool and the garment measurements on each product page. Sizes run XXS to XXL (US 00 to 16).
- Does Retrofete ship internationally?
- Yes, worldwide by DHL Express, and buyers pay their country's duties and taxes. Within the US, shipping is free over $250.
- Where can I buy Retrofete?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Retrofete picks.
- When does Retrofete go on sale?
- Across the 12 sales we have tracked, Retrofete has run one about once a month. The last one was about 2 weeks ago.
- How much does Retrofete discount?
- Their sales usually reach about 50% off, and the deepest we have seen was 60% off.
- What is Retrofete made of?
- Across the 1748 Retrofete pieces we could read in October 2026, about 25% of the fabric is natural fibers, 23% plant-based fibers like viscose and 52% synthetic. The most common fabrics are polyester, viscose and nylon.
- Which brands are like Retrofete?
- If you like Retrofete, look at Nué Studio, Self-Portrait, Noni Studios and Cinq à Sept.