Thanks to all the NT ladies , Annie Lovell and of course, the best beloved daughter photographer, for the great photo shoot recently in London. Having got up horribly early to pack up the car, I stopped on the way at the Hammersmith Vintage Fashion Fair to buy more stock. There were some truly inspirational dresses on sale and I bought some more glorious iconic 50s dresses to add to stock. My particular favourites were the Channelle bouffant chiffon strapless dress with exquisite flower details on the hem, the stunning deep pink sleeveless glazed cotton dress with large bow belt, a rare chintz coat dress ( very SJP)and the prettiest and rare short lace wedding dress with stunning skirt detail. Teemed with items from Winchester Vintage’s extensive jewellery collection, I think the photos show that Winchester Vintage is pretty much up and ready for trading. And that’s not even with the hats, bags, gloves and vintage dress-making service!
Here are a few examples of current stock.
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Yellow/orange/lime cotton geometric print halter neck dress, size 10. Has matching box jacket (unseen), fastened with 4 large self-covered buttons. Cost £85.
Teemed with Lucite 3-strand pearl necklace
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Pale pink/white spotted muslin prom dress, with boat neck and pink satin ribbon trim at neck and round skirt. Has integral pink netting petticoat. Size 10/12. Cost £90.
Teamed with pearl choker and clips – cost £28
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Iconic 50’s dress, sleeveless and waisted – size 10/12. Orange, black, white cotton, worn with stiffened black lace petticoat. Cost £85.
Worn with orange Lucite hoop clip earrings – cost £ 14
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Long cotton print sleeveless Horrockses dress, in pale blue, green, black and muted orange. Worn with separate long green net petticoat. Size 8/10 . Cost £110
Worn with turquoise 3-strand ( 35) and pearl 3-strand necklaces (£ 25). Pearl clips- £12
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Turquoise taffeta cocktail dress, drop-waisted with ruching detail on the front panel. Taffeta has raised black velvet pattern of flower sprays. Worn with black stiffened lace petticoat. Size 10/12 Cost £ 100
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Pink/white/black abstract print cotton sleeveless dress, worn with black leather belt (not included) and model’s own shades. Size 10/12. Cost £55
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Late 6’S long Empire-line dress in pink/orange chiffon on pink rayon underskirt. Has long sleeves, deep frill on skirt and cyclamen pink velvet sash. Size 12/14 Cost £ 75.
Worn with 60’s multi-strand orange plastic necklace, £10.
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60’s silk-jersey trousers and long coat with chevron pattern in cream, hyacinth and pale orange. Coat secured at the front by pearl buttons. Size 8/10. Cost £95.
Worn with 50’s large blue Lucite saucer earrings, cost £16
