Archive for May, 2010
Rummage vintage jumble sale: burlesque special
Hot new craft location Superette and burlesque tea party specialists Time for Tease have invited London’s finest burlesque dancers & cabaret performers to clear out their costumes and spring clean their sassy pads for a very glamorous jumble sale on Sunday 6 June.
Toni Frissell: Swimwear en Vogue
One of Vogue’s first female photographers, Toni Frissell (1907-1988) is considered among the most pioneering photographic artists. Our vintage swimwear expert Pam from Glamoursurf looks back at some of the stunning swimwear photography of this phenomenal photographer.
Ask the expert: this week – how to remove scuff marks from plastic
Do you have a vintage-related query? Then meet the expert ready to help you. QueensOfVintage.com editor and vintage expert Lena Weber will be tackling your vintage problems in a brand new column every week. This week reader Michelle wrote in desperate to remove the scuff marks from her Sixties plastic bag.
Kings of Vintage: British street style – skinheads
Few British subcultures have been as misinterpreted as Skins. A youth movement that emerged out of the Mod scene and was inspired by West Indian hair styles, it is now overshadowed by the extremist political views of some of its members. Christopher Raymond Brocklebank explores the origins of Skins.
Forgotten vintage accessories
If we were ever in doubt how ‘fashionable’ vintage has become, then we need look no further than the summer accessories that are currently hitting the highstreet. Those of us in the vintage know have been championing these looks for years and now it appears the British mainstream wants a slice of our unique style too. [...]
Vintage Queen 73 makes vintage a family business
Our amazing Vintage Queen number 73, Zohar, grew up with a vintage dealer mum and has since launched her own vintage shop on Etsy, making vintage a definite family business. We love our Queen for her playful take on the midcentury silhouette and her immense passion for Forties and Fifties fashion. Well, I’m 24 years [...]
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