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VENEWS Height of Fashion
It’s the vintage equivalent of the fashion industry’s September issue, The Vintage Collections is a new-season must for dedicated follower of fashion.
On Sunday 11th September, Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair hosts this bi-annual fair for those looking to inject their wardrobe with original fashion items that inspire the design houses today. From pieces that tap into the AW16 key fashion trends (velvet dresses, mac coats, 80s ruffles and capes) to timeless garments and accessories that you’ll wear this season and forever, you’ll find it all under the one roof from over 50 top traders.
As London’s leading vintage fair with a top industry reputation, fashion lovers will be shopping alongside design teams scouring for inspiration for their
DELIGHTFUL DETLING
On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of September, head to the Garden of England for the B2B Events Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Fair at the Kent County Showground, where there will be up to 300 indoor stalls and many more outside (weather dependent!).
This is a great fair for vintage and retro style as well as antiques, with plenty of furniture, glassware, ceramics, silver, various kitchenwares of every era and much, much more.
If you’re thinking of exhibiting, you can book now and join hundreds of dealers from both near and far, many coming across from Europe. Indoor stands start from £120, with outside pitches available from £85 (when pre-paid). For more information call the B2B Events office on 01636 676531 or visit their website. www.b2bevents.info
French Style
Trading from the UK, but also with a permanent base in the South-West of France, Wharton Antiques applies
a totally hands-on approach. They clock up many miles and hours searching out genuine antique and reclaimed architectural items from all over Europe – the accent is on chimneypieces, but nothing of interest ever goes unnoticed!
Sometimes months can be spent waiting for export authorisation, once granted, the items are brought back to Somerset and restored as necessary. Regardless of whether you are looking for the truly rustic or the Renaissance, the impossibly large or a simple bedroom piece, they are always glad to help. Their website shows just a small portion of their stock so if you are looking for something in particular then contact them directly.
www.whartonantiques.com
next collections, stylists pulling pieces
for upcoming photo-shoots and bloggers searching for unique outfits to wear to London Fashion Week the following weekend. With womenswear, menswear, accessories and textiles dating from the 1900s to 1990s for sale, there’s something to tempt all style tribes.
They also have a brilliant on site alterations service to create the perfect fit for your new purchase before you go home. You can relax in the Tearoom des Artists while you wait with a homemade treat and enjoy the live entertainment.
Vintage lovers can also get 2-for-1
entry on all tickets bought in advance from Billetto or with a copy of VE. www.clerkenwellvintagefashionfair.co.uk
54 / August-September 2016 / ve
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