EASTON, Pa. – A new spot for curated vintage clothes, shoes, accessories and collectibles will soon welcome shoppers in Northampton County.
Bittersweet Vintage, featuring a unique assortment of 1990s and Y2K women’s fashions and collectibles, will hold a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 8 at 347 Ferry St. in downtown Easton.
Bittersweet Vintage
“I’ve always been interested in fashion, and I feel like I’m the most expressive with my clothing,” owner Makayla Pfeifer told 69 News earlier this month.
“I grew up thrifting and with second-hand clothing, and it’s just been a continuous passion of mine throughout my life. So, I want to share that passion with the community and help others find cool clothes, too, “ she said.
Pfeifer also owns and operates another Easton area business, Makayla Belle Cosmetic Tattoo, offering customized, natural-looking cosmetic tattoo results designed to enhance your features, in Palmer Township.
With Bittersweet Vintage, Pfeifer aims to further help individuals look and feel their best with a wide assortment of unique apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Shoppers will be able to browse an expansive selection of ‘90s and early 2000s pieces, including flared and low-rise jeans, spaghetti-strap slip dresses, pieces incorporating butterfly, floral, and paisley motifs, and colorful blouses, camis, and other tops featuring vibrant designs, among others.
Bittersweet Vintage
“I’m opening this store because I have an overall passion for vintage clothes, and I feel like almost everything nowadays is made out of plastic and nothing is unique and fun,” Pfeifer said.
“So, that’s what I hope to bring – not only fun and unique clothes, but also a fun and unique environment for people to meet each other, hang out, and just have fun,” she added.
In addition to vintage clothing, Bittersweet Vintage will feature 90s and Y2K shoes and accessories such as belts, hats, jewelry, scarves, purses, and sunglasses.
The store will also carry unique fashions and other items from Europe and Asia.
“I travel a lot internationally,” Pfeifer said.
Bittersweet Vintage
“So, people will be able to shop for a lot of imports. I tend to frequent Asia, and I’m actually going back to Japan in October. So, I plan on bringing over a lot of second-hand designer bags and also vintage toys – a lot of Hello Kitty, Sanrio, anime, and other stuff like that,” she said.
The shop will also offer some vintage lamps and other home decor – “anything that’s ‘90s/Y2K-inspired and kind of girly – think rhinestones and colorful designs,” Pfeifer said.
Bittersweet Vintage will be Pfeifer’s second Easton area business, supplementing her six-year-old Makaya Belle Cosmetic Tattoo studio, at 3606 Nicholas St., Suite E, in Palmer.
“Overall, I’m just really excited to be opening this new shop,” Pfeifer said.
“It’s been a longtime dream of mine, and I recently posted a TikTok about it, which got around 50,000 page views and further gave me the confidence to really put my foot on the gas,” she added.
For the latest Bittersweet Vintage updates, follow the business’s pages on Instagram and TikTok.
Bittersweet Vintage is coming soon to 347 Ferry St. in downtown Easton.
Ryan Kneller