Retrofête was founded in New York in 2018. The name comes from two places -- retro, for the confident silhouettes that made fashion feel joyful before it became algorithmic, and fête, the French word for celebration. It's an accurate description. Retrofête makes clothes that know exactly when they're going to be worn.
Hannah discovered the label the way she discovers most things: through a combination of what she was seeing in Europe and what her customers were asking for. The sequin-and-silk energy of classic New York evening, filtered through something more modern. More relaxed. Still very much dressed.
The edit at Saujette reflects what Retrofête does best -- jacquard knit with metallic threading, flowing chiffon for warm-weather occasions, and denim with the silhouette confidence of a dress worth noticing.
The Retrofête Edit at Saujette
Six pieces. Each one built around a different version of getting dressed well.
The Jacquard Knit Duo -- For Boat Days and Beach Lunches
The Aralyn Knit Cardigan and Valcra Knit Dress are where Retrofête's craftsmanship shows most clearly. Both are rendered in a jacquard knit with coral pattern detailing and a quiet five percent metallic thread that catches light without announcing itself. The Aralyn is a button-up cardigan -- the kind you wear over a swimsuit for a boat lunch and forget to take off because it looks too good. The Valcra is a mini dress with red piping along the hem, polished enough for a terrace lunch, relaxed enough for the beach walk before it.
Together, they're a study in the same fabric treated differently. Separately, they're both worth having.
The Hanna Denim Dress -- Day into Night
There is a particular kind of dress that makes the transition from afternoon to evening without demanding a wardrobe change. The Hanna Denim Dress is that dress. A classic button-up front, mini length, and the kind of fit that flatters rather than constricts. It reads effortlessly casual in daylight. Add a heel and something at the neck and it moves into dinner without missing a beat.
Good denim dresses are underrated. This one is a reminder of why.
The Nebullah Dress -- For the Garden Party, and What Comes After
The Nebullah Dress arrives in Geranium -- a warm, confident red that belongs in afternoon light. It drapes with graceful movement, the kind that photographs beautifully and feels even better to wear. Feminine sophistication with a looseness that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Ideal for garden parties, outdoor dinners, and any occasion where you want to be noticed without having planned it that way.
The Louisa Chiffon Dress -- Cocktail Hour, Redefined
Strapless. Flowing chiffon. An asymmetrical ruffle hem that adds movement with every step.
The Louisa Chiffon Dress is the piece Retrofête built for warm-weather evenings. Resort dinners. Cocktail parties that start at six and end much later. It arrives in L'Acqua, a blue-green tone that reads differently depending on the light -- deeper in the evening, lighter in the afternoon. Crafted for occasions that deserve to feel like occasions.
The Brooke Knit Dress -- The Everyday Statement
Button-front. Flared hem. The playful, girly energy that Retrofête does with unself-conscious ease.
The Brooke Knit Dress is the Retrofête piece for any occasion -- not because it compromises to fit everything, but because it's confident enough to work anywhere. Sophistication with a lightness. Refinement without stiffness. The kind of dress that earns a second compliment mid-evening.
How to Find Your Retrofête at Saujette
The full edit is available online and at our boutiques. If you're new to Retrofête, the jacquard knit pieces -- the Aralyn and Valcra -- are where the brand's signature craftsmanship is most apparent. If you already know the label, the Louisa Chiffon and Nebullah offer the warmth and movement the brand handles so well in elevated occasion pieces.
Shop the Retrofête collection at Saujette
About Retrofête
What is Retrofête?
Retrofête is a New York-based women's label founded in 2018. The brand is known for its signature knit dresses, bold prints, and occasion-ready silhouettes -- pieces designed for the moments worth getting dressed for. Available at Saujette online and in-store.
What is Retrofête known for?
Retrofête built its following on confident, feminine silhouettes -- metallic knit minis, flowing chiffon, and jacquard detailing that catches light. The label leans into celebration dressing: not costumes, but clothes that make occasions feel more like occasions.
Where can I shop Retrofête near me?
Retrofête is available at Saujette boutiques in Larchmont, NY and Southampton, NY, and online at saujette.com. The collection includes knit dresses, chiffon styles, and denim pieces from the label's current season.
