A GREAT VINTAGE FIND OF VINTAGE WOOD & SONS WOODLAND (BLACK VERSION) MOSES 1750 SERVING DISH...

       I found these great Wood & Sons Woodland (Black Version)  Moses Plates at a recent auction.

OBLONG SERVING DISH (5” X 8”)

THIS IS A LOVELY VINTAGE 1920/30'S WOOD& SONS WOODLAND BLACK MOSES 1750 AND IS 5” X 8” IN VGC  AND VERY COLLECTABLE

HOW IT WAS IN THE 1950's...

 

Think holiday camps and Butlins with home bars and cocktail cabinets a very fashionable accessory in your home.



Flat-packed furniture was introduced with tops laminated in a marble or wood effect.



The Queen's Coronation meant mass production of souvenir items, from biscuit tins to cigarette holders.



Tupperware parties were popping up with melamine plastic tableware very fashionable.



Wall art and prints of swans and flamingos, think Coronation Street. Everything was patterned, from wallpaper, carpets, curtains and cushions which are coming back into fashion at the moment.



The most popular tipple of the 1950's was Babycham with collectable glasses with the babysham on them.


How strange that some of these things are coming back into fashion again :)

AMAZING MENS VINTAGE WORN OUT WEAR...

 

Men's Vintage Fashion lovers must know about Richard and Cosmo Wire.


A father and son who have the most beautiful collection of old clothes, you have ever seen.


Based in a rambling building in Hackney Wick, where they live and work which has every available space covered with rails of historic clothes.


The father and son have spent a lot of time seeking worn-out work garments, which are more often than not pre 1930 and some as old as 1800 from rural France and Japan.


With their expertise in this field they have found contemporary ways to change the old clothes to be wearable and also to create new clothes inspired by these.


They dress in clothes from their collection and anyone seeing their range of clothes could only be inspired and amazed at their choice and workmanship

SEW CURVEY...

 

With vintage fashions like above cooing back into fashion it was no surprise to find a site with curvesin mind. Sew Curvey Is a small business near Oxford in the UK, which specialises in corset making supplies.
It has corset making kits that come beautifully presented in a box containing everything you need to make  a corset.

Because they are beautifully packaged, they make an  ideal gift*!
Kits are supplied with a length of continuous steel boning in order that an exact fit can be obtained.  Pre-cut flat steels for the back of the corset are also supplied in each kit as corset patterns do not differ in length per size at the centre back.

This has to be the easiest way to lose a few inches without needing to diet

THE LITTLE BOOK OF 'SCHIAPARELLI' by EMMA BAXTER-WRIGHT...

 

If you are a 'Schiaparelli' fan, then this book is just for you.

It's far from 'little', but full to the brim with facts, stories, history and lots of illustrations and old and new photographs.

This is not the first book that Emma has written, she also wrote 'Vintage Fashion', which is one of the best books on the market about Vintage Fashion.

The book follows a biographical chronology of the designer with chapters organised into collections, collaborations and themes, including her collaborations with celebrities, and even her fragrance.

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT VINTAGE CLOTHING TO SELL FOR A PROFIT...

 

People are always on the look out for great bargains. So it’s important to regularly check your local vintage clothes goldmine to see if any new stock has come in that could potentially make you some money.

Check out your local charity shops and don’t be afraid to rummage. The chances are that the most collectable items lurk at the bottom of the pile.

Also, keep going back to any shop and get to know the staff so that they know what you are looking out for. Maybe even leave your contact details so they will let you know when something special comes in.

Look for items that are made of high quality fabrics such as wool or cotton. Don't worry if an item has a small hole, is missing a button or needs to be hemmed up, this can all be easily fixed.
Don't spend much as there aren’t any items of clothing in particular that make the most profit, its more about the condition, the label and how limited the availability of the item is. There are plenty of books out there on shopping for vintage.

Although big names generally sell for more money, it’s much more difficult to find them for just a few quid. Because of this, you’re better off sticking to lower priced items to begin with.

Charity shops are a great place for vintage bargains. There are also some fantastic online shops such as somelikeitvintage that have amazing bargain items.

There are literally thousands of collectors out there searching for certain items. They are willing to pay big money for the vintage designer shoe.

Some well known sites to sell them on are ebay, asos marketplace, and specialist auctions or of course at your local vintage fair.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR VINTAGE CLOTHING...

Acetate: Dry clean, or machine or hand wash at a cool temperature. Do not wring when wet or put through spin cycle in washer. Hang or dry flat (do not tumble dry). Iron while damp at a cool temperature.

Polyester: Most items made from polyester can be machine washed and dried. To wash use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final rinse cycle. If ironing is required, use a moderately warm iron.

Acrylic: Machine wash. Hang or dry flat. Iron at a cool temperature.

Corduroy: Wash as per material (usually cotton), turning inside out. Leave inside out for ironing and iron at cool temperature.

Cotton: Separate lights & darks and machine wash. Iron at a cool temperature.

Denim: Wash as per cotton, but wash it alone the first time so that dye does not stain other clothing. Turn inside out to discourage fading. Hang dry to avoid shortening and shrinkage.

Leather: Send to specialist dry cleaner.

Nylon: Wash by hand or machine at a cool temperature with similar colours. Nylon's natural hue is grayish and it will revert if mislaundered. Special nylon whiteners can be purchased at the supermarket. Iron cool.

Rayon: If washing instructions are missing, dry clean only. Wash at a cool temperature. Iron cool.

Silk: Dry clean or hand wash in cool water with Stergene or a similar gentle product. Do not rub or a chalky bloom may arise due to broken filaments. Hang or dry flat. Take care with spot cleaning, as this may leave rings. Shirts and blouses should be steamed or ironed on a cool temperature.

Suede: Dry clean only. Protect with suede protector spray once back from the cleaner.

Wool & cashmere: Dry clean or hand wash. Wool may be damaged by traditional soaps and detergents — it’s better to use Stergene or baby shampoo. Put wool through the washing machine or tumble dryer only on settings specifically designated for this fibre. If wrinkled, hang dry woollens in steamy bathroom. Hot water will shrink wool.