Fans in New York City braved cold January streets for a rare glimpse into Cindy Lauper’s personal wardrobe. For two days, the pop icon opened her closet, offering over 20 years of stage costumes, designer pieces, and vintage finds. Lines stretched for hours as devoted fans hunted for one-of-a-kind items, turning the sale into a moment of music history.
Now, a curated selection of those iconic pieces is coming upstate. This Friday and Saturday, The Stickett Inn in Barryville will host a Cindy Lauper Closet Clearance Sale, with part of the proceeds benefiting the St. Anthony’s Food Pantry, a local organization feeding dozens of families in need.
“I’ve been friends with her stylist for over 20 years,” Pizzolato said. “When Cindy was planning her New York sale, I asked if we could do a little version upstate. She set aside some special items—streetwear, designer pieces, and even a few key stage costumes. It’s going to be a really exciting selection.”
Among the highlights is an Alexander McQueen coat Lauper has been photographed wearing on multiple occasions. The sale will also feature vintage items, fun streetwear, and key stage pieces, each accompanied by stories from Lauper’s stylist, who will be on hand to provide context and fashion advice.
“It’s important to me that the funds go locally,” he said. “This pantry helps about 37 families right now, and being able to connect this event to a local cause felt natural.”
“It’s been a snowy, cold winter, and I just want people to have fun, get a little nostalgia, and experience something special right here in our backyard,” Pizzolato said.
Image: Cyndi Lauper performs during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)