I adore Hawaiian shirts. Ever wondered who started the trend of the fabulous exotic print shirts? No it wasn’t Dog the bounty hunter. I discovered the first Aloha shirts were sold in the 1930s in Waikiki, and were made from kimono fabrics. The first tropical-print styles that we recognise today as the iconic Hawaiian…
Once in a while we buy garments which have a raised velvety flocked finish. Usually 1950s dresses but we have had tops and bags plus 1980s dresses and tops. Just bought a 50s powder blue prom dress recently which had a cream flock design and it made me curious as to the origin of flocking…
I know we haven’t had much of a summer but I’ve still been able to wear my favourite vintage dresses albeit with a cardi gan most days. The worst thing for me about the weather getting even chillier is that I have to pack them all away. This year I am embracing the ‘anything goes’…
To petticoat or not to petticoat that is the question? When I was a little girls in the 1960s 70s my mum used to say forgetting to wear a petticoat slip was like forgetting to put pants on! I can remember everyone used to go to Marks & Spencer or BHS and buy a full…
From Christina Hendricks to Dita Von Teese, 40′s and 50’s retro chic is having a well earned moment on the catwalk, on the high street, and as always…in the vintage shops. These ladies are bringing the trend out of the archives and back to life (not that 50’s glamour ever died). The 50’s look is that…
“Strictly speaking, vintage fashion is clothing that is at least 25 years old. Just a few years ago, this wasn’t a fashion slant you leant towards unless preparing for a fancy dress party. ‘Vintage’ was simply another word for second hand. Today the ‘sartorial ethos couldn’t be more different as vintage fashion is coveted the…
…WISE WORDS FROM THE GREAT… “Designers have been using the past for inspiration for years” Bruce Oldfield, Designer “If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful” William Morris “British…
Summer’s here is here but will soon be gone and the cat walks are full of new autumn trends. This means it’s nearly time to update your wardrobe. There has been some great looks this summer.For autumn everybody will be wearing the 50s mid length full skirts or mid length fifties dresses like this Pink and…
How about some lovely spring colours for your vintage collection?I love this time of year because I know soon that the temperature will rise as the sun is out a bit more. This means that my beautiful wife Helene will cease being so cold! I will be asked to get her summer wardrobe from the…
Happy mothers day to all our fellow mum members. Spring is on the way. I think we are all fed up with the cold weather. Tea dress weather is just around the corner. Check out our pretty florals in 1950s and 1980s sections or theres even a really girly bright trim phone for your mum!