The story so far,
The First Buying Trip of the year, Holland, Belgium & France
Time between each shop has given me the chance to really work on interior design and style ideas. I've always had a passion for Art deco interiors, and having grown up in South East Asia, the IndoChine influence has always been an undercurrent in my style. Mixing the two influences together, to create a fusion between cultures has really come naturally in this project, and I am so excited to see it all piece together in June.
A Taste for Tartan
The tartan plaid has played the most outstanding role in the history of vintage fashion. When thinking back to the time when tartan first started, popular opinion would locate tartan's roots in Scottish heritage. However, the earliest examples of this beautiful plaid dates back to 3000 BC. Tartan serves as a mural and once again one is reminded that our modern trends have an intricate history to their fame. This is just one of the reasons why vintage fashion is so invaluable in today's fast fashion world.
Autumnal Inspirations
As our favourite season fast approaches us, we cannot help but start thinking about those gorgeous palettes Autumn displays and how we can welcome them with open arms into our sweet little shop. As we are rooted in the rolling hills and towering woodlands of Devon we are not lacking inspiration. Autumn showers us with the most gorgeous shades of burgundy, amber, caramel and toffee flavours whilst blowing in the cooler weather and fallen leaves.
Our Goodwood Revival Look
With the Goodwood Revival weekend fast approaching us we are delighted to present to you two of the most perfect 1940's dresses. Our two dresses are a visual testament to the ingenuity of the era and are a true celebration of British period fashion. Stride into the Goodwood Revival with a restored sense of national pride and we would be honoured to be at your side in assisting you to complete your look.
The Twist of the Turban
The headscarf has fascinated us in the way it has continually been a symbol of power dressing and it is unsurprising that the contemporary style of the headscarf has now become the striking turban. Our team hold the headscarf dear to their hearts although we have noticed that after just a few hours of wearing such an item the scarf tilts slightly or your hair becomes displaced and frustration kicks in. One should never experience such feelings when wearing this beautiful item. This is why we have handmade every one of our turbans to last all day and all night (if one wishes!).
Captivating Collars; The History and The Workshop
Our newly refurbished studio presents to you, our beloved readers, a delicately woven together collar workshop. You will be selecting from our beautiful range of pink, grey and cream satin materials. You will then delicately bead, embellish and construct your own unique collar. The embellished collar has been worn through the generations and you hold the opportunity to hand weave history.
Our Spring Photo Shoot...
On many occasions the most inspiring ideas and plans for capturing our beautiful stock can come to mind and feel so exciting to initiate. Also on many occasions, the reality of bringing these ideas to fruition leave the initial idea lost in a blur of budget requirements, weather changes and sometimes, it just not working out.
Piece of the week-Mexican Souvenir Jacket.
These sweet little jackets were such a popular tourist treat during the 1940s and '50s, in particular Mexico and Japan, which produced all manner of stunning designs and fabrics as a fond farewell to the well seasoned traveller.
The Last Buying Trip of 2017
We spend our morning going through beautiful vintage, and if it wasn't for the sudden drop in temperature, -4 I am sure we would have spent the entire day choosing new stock for the shop. It was so cold that my feet were numb and my hands were like ice, textiles always seem to be colder to the touch in the winter.
