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Lilly Pulitzer Debuts “Lilly’s Vintage Vault” – An Immersive New York Fashion Week Exhibition

Lilly Pulitzer Debuts “Lilly’s Vintage Vault” – An Immersive New York Fashion Week Exhibition
A view of the collection as Lilly Pulitzer unveils the Resort Vintage Vault Fashion & Print Archives at New York Design Center on September 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Getty Images for LILLY PULITZER )
A view of the collection as Lilly Pulitzer unveils the Resort Vintage Vault Fashion & Print Archives at New York Design Center on September 08, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Getty Images for LILLY PULITZER )

This past Monday, Lilly Pulitzer, the originator of American Resortwear, kicked off New York Fashion Week by transforming the New York Design Center into a lush, tropical oasis for the debut of “Lilly’s Vintage Vault”, an immersive exhibition celebrating more than 60 years of the brand’s archival prints, craftsmanship, and Palm Beach heritage.

The exclusive opening-night event spotlighted the highly anticipated Resort 2026 Vintage Vault Collection, a reimagined curation of looks drawn from Lilly Pulitzer’s most iconic archival designs, reinterpreted for today’s resort muse. Guests explored a gallery-style installation showcasing the brand’s rich history through vibrant displays and live models who brought the collection to life with effortless glamour.

More than a fashion event, the Vintage Vault was a nostalgic celebration of heritage and creativity, filled with vibrant color, vintage charm, and timeless style. The exhibition is open to the public through September 11.

Event Details

When: Monday, September 8, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Where: New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016

Consumer Experience

From Tuesday, September 9, to Thursday, September 11, the Vintage Vault exhibition is open to the public daily from 10 AM to 4 PM. Guests are invited to step inside the archival space, explore Lilly Pulitzer’s storied print history, and preview the Resort 2026 Vintage Vault Collection firsthand.


About Lilly Pulitzer:

In 1959, Lilly Pulitzer set out to create her own happiness, opening a juice stand in Palm Beach. In need of an everyday uniform, she asked her dressmaker for something to camouflage splashes of citrus juice. The result? A comfortable, sleeveless shift dress made of colorful printed cotton. Since those early days, Lilly designs have been beloved for their casual glamour, vibrant optimism, and endlessly joyful spirit. Lilly was an original with the confidence to break all the rules, the humility to pull it off, and the vision to make women feel as good as they look. Today, her spirit is reflected in the brand’s imaginative prints and lively colors, which inspire everyone to shine bright and stand out – www.lillypulitzer.com