The Griselda Vintage Story
Welcome to Griselda Vintage, a New York-schooled, high-craft fashion house where precision denim mastery meets boundary-pushing design. Founded by fashion designer Fania Ferdinand, Griselda Vintage bridges the gap between bespoke denim tailoring, eco-conscious recreation, and independent ready-to-wear design. We offer a unified space to shop original collections and experience master-level alterations out of our Bushwick studio.
The Journey
Our founder’s path began in the fashion classrooms of New York City, laying a rigorous technical foundation in pattern making and garment construction.
As a true design chameleon, Fania’s career has spanned diverse worlds of style and execution. To immerse herself in the architecture of premium denim, she worked as a specialized denim tailor in New York for Adriano Goldschmied. Working with luxury denim required flawless execution, where she perfected the coveted original hem technique—a precision method that allows jeans to be shortened while seamlessly preserving their authentic, factory-distressed finish.
Her fluid design sensibilities eventually caught the eye of the entertainment industry, landing her a role in the wardrobe department to execute stage attire for Janet Jackson’s tour. That high-octane experience proved her adaptability, teaching her that clothing must move beautifully with the body, command a room, and hold up under the brightest spotlights.
Our Vision
Griselda Vintage brings backstage craftsmanship, premium denim lineage, and chameleon-like adaptability directly to your wardrobe. We reject fast fashion in favor of permanence, narrative, and individual identity. Whether manipulating deadstock fabrics, reconstructing vintage denim, or patterns for our original lines, every piece carries the precision of elite garment construction translated for real life.
What We Offer
- Exclusive Denim Tailoring
Our showroom specializes in high-end denim reconstruction, custom sizing, and architectural alterations. Utilizing master techniques like the original hem, we treat every pair of jeans like a blank canvas, sculpting vintage and premium denim to fit your exact silhouette while maintaining its original character. - Original & Upcycled Apparel Collections
Designed in-house and available online and in our showroom, our clothing lines are a mix of entirely original designs and wearable art made from curated, upcycled materials. These are statement pieces built with couture-level mindfulness and an eye for sustainable luxury.
Meet the Maker
Fania Ferdinand, Founder & Designer
"Working as a denim tailor in New York taught me the structural physics of denim, and designing for a major world tour taught me how to make clothes command a room. As a designer, I am a chameleon—I love the balance of rigid denim architecture, fluid collection storytelling, and the creative challenge of breathing new life into upcycled textiles. I want every piece you wear from Griselda Vintage to make you feel completely unstoppable."
Visit the Showroom
- Location: Bushwick, NYC — By Appointment Only
- Digital: Shop the latest drop at Griseldavintage.com or reach out for custom inquiries.