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Festive Wonderland, Last fair of 2011 …ANITA’S VINTAGE FASHION FAIRS:

Recycled in England

AVFF have joined up with Recycle & Sew to create a new collection of clothing & accessories made from recycled fabrics.  The launch of Recycled in England has started with waxed coats in styles to suit women all ages and tastes.  The photo shoot for the first collection took place in the New Forest.  This collection of waxed coats and jackets are available on a made to order basis – with a selection of limited edition linings of your choice.  The pre-view of this collection will be on show at Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model Live from 28-30 October at Excel or at Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair on 23rd October or 20th November. 

If you are interested in hearing more about the collection or for press or images please contact:

Anita Bott  +44 (0)20 8325 5789 or anita@vintagemarketplace.net

Designers: June Alnutt, Ria Loveridge  Model: Meg O'Duffy. Photographer: Rus Turner. Assisted and styled by Anita Bott, Lisa Morley, Madalen Dixon. Accessories: Madalen Dixon.

Free Prize Raffle

Vintage inspiration on the A/W catwalk

Step into autumn with … ANITA’S VINTAGE FASHION FAIRS:

Step into autumn with …

ANITA’S VINTAGE FASHION FAIRS:

DATE: Sunday 23^rd October 2011

OPENS: 11am CLOSES: 5pm  (Trade 10:30am)

LOCATION: 20^th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W11 2QA

ENTRY: Entrance £2 -  £1 concessions & students with ID (children under 16 go free)

Tickets can be purchased in advance via info@vintagefashionfairs.com or on the day.

Contact: 0208 325 5789 or www.vintagefashionfairs.com for further details.

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-        28 exhibitors all carefully selected for their superb knowledge and expertise

-        Free goodie bag for first 50 visitors & a free prize raffle to win 2 tickets to Britain’s Next Top Model Live

-        What Katie Did presents Besame Cosmetics

-        On-hand alterations by Recycle & Sew

-        Anita’s Vintage Cafe – Serving delicious homemade cakes and refreshments all day

A petite and exclusive vintage fashion event of 28 exhibitors, at the beautiful 20th century theatre, is in the heart of Notting Hill. The event is a must for all vintage dealers and vintage fans who are looking for exceptional quality vintage fashion and accessories at fantastic prices. An Aladdin's cave of delights to discover, with an array of vintage textiles and trimmings which can add the perfect touch to any vintage outfit and soft furnishings.

At this time of year we all start to think about our new Autumn/ Winter vintage wardrobe, the catwalks were awash with vintage and retro inspiration, harking back to the years of early glamour. 

Embrace the romanticism of previous eras with vintage fashion from the 1800′s to 1980’s, take note from designer brands Mui Mui, Marni’s lady like 1940’s ‘New-Look’ glamour or why not inject some jeweled colour luxe with 70’s vintage layering à la Gucci.  You truly have your pick of decades: demure Victorian white cottons, the decadence of Thirties lace and beading, fabulous Forties peplum waists, Fifties dresses with heritage prints or Sixties sweet chiffon.  

New for October:::

AVFF are delighted to announce that Ellie from What Katie Did famous Portobello boutique will be at our October vintage fair. What Katie Did are only UK company to carry the entire Besame range, will be on hand to show this fabulous collection of vintage inspired make-up (which not only has green credentials) but will complete that all important vintage beauty look.

Forties Fashion in the Press

Net-A-Porter Magazine 

Elle Wears the Trends: 40's

Vogue Forties Glamour

Fabulous Magazine

Edinburgh Festival Fringe may be renown for it's raw comedy however amongst the laughs is a triumphal piece of dance meets opera... "The Seven Deadly Sins"

"Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s sassy 1930’s satire is a remarkable fusion of opera, dance and theatre. Anna sets out to make her fortune but is soon thrust into the seedier side of depression-era America. On her travels, she faces each of the seven deadly sins and though tempted to sacrifice her integrity for financial gain, she appears to escape unscathed. But is avoiding temptation the worst sin of all? Cabaret-style seating complements this gritty but glamorous show... archive film footage will be shown." - The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 

To set the gritty scene of the period 1930's  documentary film footage is played at the beginning of each performance in the specifically chosen congenial venues (including and old Art Deco Cinema). With more than an hint to the traditional 30's Berlin cabaret the audience are transported with cabaret-style seating to view this gutsy show. 

With The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.

NEW PRODUCTION
Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Sung in English with English Supertitles

Running time approximately 40 minutes

You can purchase your tickets for The Seven Deadly Sins via the Edinburgh Festival Fringe website: http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/musicals-operas/seven-deadly-sins

or via The Scottish Opera: http://www.scottishopera.org.uk/11-12/the-seven-deadly-sins

Anna l and Anna ll (two facets of one personality)

Basildon 'Park Life': Horrockses Exhibition

Horrockses Fashions: Off the peg styles of the 40s & 50s

Basildon Park - National Trust

June 11 - August 31

Left: Cotton Dress (1955-57), dress with straight skirt. Fabric designs based on eighteenth century chinoiserie patterns. Although Horrockses Fashions are associated with full-skirted dresses they also produced other styles such as this.

Right: Black and White hounds tooth check dress (mid 1950's)... a dress such as this would have been ideal for the office, it was originally worn with a black patent belt.

The well received Horrockses exhibition has upped sticks from The Fashion & Textile Musuem and the V&A in London and has now lovingly been reconstructed throughout the grand rooms of Basildon Park.  

The Guide book states: "When Lord and Lady lliffe purchased Basildon Park in 1952, Horrockses Fashions were at the height of their success. The company's dresses were relatively expensive but were something that many women aspired to own. A wealthy woman like lady liffe would of supplemented her coture wardrobe with good quality ready-to-wear, such as Horrockses, as did Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret"

&7 rocked and jived at the fabulous fifties weekend, experiencing the sumptuous period surrounding (which indeed lends itself as film set and the house has featured in Pride & Prejudice), fitting for such a 'fabulous' exhibition... 

Beautifuly elaborate gilt mirror above the grand fireplace. 

The staff dressed in original 1950's wardrobe. The lady in red above loaned her original 1950's
 suit from america to the piano player below.  

Debbie Reynold's Iconic Auction Sale

Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Subway grate" dress from The Seven Year Itch sold at Debbie Reynolds Auction yesterday for a staggering $4.6 Million (£2.8m). That price you may say is expected for piece of filmatic history and celebrity memorabilia. It harked to the tones of one of the dealers on 4 Rooms last week who clearly explained to one of the hopefuls when presented with a Moschino jacket from Absolutely Fabulous... "It is hardly an iconic piece such as Audrey Hepburn dress". However in comparison Marilyn's washed the Breakfast at Tiffany's LBD auction price of £467,200  out of the water. 

The William Travilla-designed pleated Marilyn frock was estimated to fetch around $1 million and was only one of many of Reynold's impressive 3500 piece historic costume and prop collection. Reynolds was said to have been "heartbroken" to sell 45 year passion after she was unable to raise the necessary  funding for a dedicated museum. Although saddening that the items had to be broken up in auction the prices fetched for the individual pieces will sure to go down in history also.  

Image via IndieWire
Judy Garland’s Wizard of Oz dress & ruby slippers sold for $1.75 million

Ascot dress and hat designed by cecil Beaton and worn by Audrey Hepburn in 
My Fair Lady sold for $3.7m

 Charlie Chaplin’s bowler hat ($135,300).

ANITA’S BIRTHDAY VINTAGE FASHION FAIR Special:

Come and celebrate Anita’s Birthday with us…

DATE: Sunday 3^rd July 2011   

OPENS: 11am CLOSES: 5pm

LOCATION: 20^th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W11 2QA

ENTRY: Entrance £2 - students £1 with ID children under 16 go free)

Tickets can be purchased in advance via info@vintagefashionfairs.com or on the day. 

Contact: 0208 325 5789 or www.vintagefashionfairs.com for further details.

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-        28 exhibitors all carefully selected for their superb knowledge and expertise

-        Mini Hair & beauty sessions

-        Personal Stylist

-        Craft session & on-hand alterations by Recycle & Sew

-        The infamous Vintage Cafe – Serving delicious homemade cakes and refreshments all day

This small but exclusive vintage fashion event of 28 exhibitors is being held at the fantastic 20th century theatre in the heart of Notting Hill.  The event is a must for all vintage dealers and vintage fans who are looking for exceptional quality vintage fashion and accessories at fantastic prices. An Aladdin's cave of delights to discover, with an array of vintage textiles and trimmings which can add the perfect touch to any vintage outfit and soft furnishings.

A very special fair indeed, as the lady behind the name, Anita, also shares her Birthday on the same day. So why not come and celebrate with us? We have a special birthday gift for the first 50 visitors….expect birthday surprises galore throughout the day.

Enjoy a slice of birthday cake with Anita herself a in the renowned Vintage Café where she will be serving the crowds her famous selection of homemade cakes, and delicacies including a range of refreshments and English tea. With all this and much more, all housed under one-roof, it truly does add the ease to vintage shopping and a unique shopping experience to remember.

Far from a Royal Ascot washout...

Hats galore at Royal Ascot this year and the whackier the better we say... enough to make even Anna Dello Russo feel right at home. Nice to see that many race-goers taking AVFF's advice from their last summer events special vintage fair and opted for unique and classic vintage pieces to accessorize their looks. &7 picked the best vintage and vintagesque looks from 4 day Racing event, the pouring rain didn't put off these starlets... 

A right royal teaparty hat, complete with vintage teacups by Beth Simpson
 worn by Bryony Gordon from The Telegraph

Modern Victoriana

Vintage Royal Ascot: 300th Anniversary

Royal Ascot celebrates it's 300th anniversary this year... It is incredible to think that this landmark event has such an incredible history, &7 looks back at some beautiful imagery from Royal Ascots past... 

Royal Ascot 1946

Royal Ascot 1955

Excerpt from Fashion at Royal Ascot: Three Centuries of Thoroughbred Style (Thames & Hudson)British Newspaper The Sphere, post 1939 

The Vintage Guide to London, 'Best of 2011 awards'

We are delighted with the nominations for The Vintage Guide to London, 'Best of 2011 awards'. Please do vote and celebrate our capitals thriving vintage scene!

&7 will be cheering on and voting as follows:

Best vintage fair/jumble sale:

&7 vote Other: Anita's Vintage Fashion Fairs

Best vintage hair or make-up:

&7 Vote: The Painted Lady

Best London-based repro brand:

&7 Vote: What Katie Did

we would love to hear who you will be voting for this year? Happy vintage voting! 

www.thevintageguidetolondon.com/vote-vintage-guide-london-2011/

123’S Vintage pick & mix is back

For two whole weeks, between Friday 10th and Friday 24th June, 123's infamous vintage sale in East London is back! Rummage to your hearts content by simply purchasing a bag for £10 or £20 and fill to the brim with vintage goodies including menswear, womenswear and accessories.

The sale starts tomorrow at the newly renovated Scout Hut also known as the historical building branding the Vintage for Sale sign, (see below).

    

The packed rails will be repelmished daily with yet more and more tempting designer, and non-design vintage pieces... however be warned, you may want to check it out early to be in with your chance to scrummage for the best bargain items.   

Amelia’s Magazine described the event as:

“The ideal event for vintage enthusiasts and a great opportunity to pick up some new pieces for your Spring/Summer wardrobe.”

&7 will see you there at the Pick & Mix Sale at: 123 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG.

GFW: Day 3: Vintage Street Style

Pretty in vintage print: 

Nicole from London Confidential, (above) is effortless chic.