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New stock arriving thick & fast

Well I've only been open a couple of weeks and people are bringing boxes of vintage treasures through my door, so far there's been this fabulous bespoke made vintage 1950s 3 piece tweed suit in a brown windowpane check with a hint of yellow  and copper lining. It's in a good size too at 44-46" chest and 32" inside leg, the trouser waist is 40" and along with the jacket have been let out at some point in their history. The suit is dated 1954.      The same people brought in a stash of 1950s and 60s cocktail dresses and evening gowns, below is a fabulous lime green silk number. Another silk and such a classic style this is a timeless full length evening gown. In the most beautiful copper silk with gold and ivory bands running horizontally, I love it.   Below is a wild and colourful Peter Barron 1960s dress, made from Tricel fabric which is usually used for silky cravats. This dress is lightweight and slinky with the most intense ora...

Lots of new vintage stock tweed, coats, suits, fur & sparkles

  Lots of new stock to be uploaded to the site this week, I can't stop myself from buying when I see so much fab stuff.  For the vintage ladies, here's a sneeky peek at; a pair of polka dot gloves, a notso vintage but very retro peach satin scarf with ruffles, a smart charcoal grey ladies tweed swing coat with a lovely silvery grey quilted satin lining, a stunning Little Red Riding Hood red velvet evening cape, with quilted pink lining and a hood, an asymetrical fox fur collar/stole with adjustable fastener, a sienna coloured ladies tweed hat which are the hot fashion accessory this season, a chic silk Richard Allen scarf and a very glam diamante bel, perfect for the party season. Then for the chaps A gorgeous grey tweed 2 piece suit, a knitted waistcoat with pockets or as we used to call them a Grandad Cardy, I bought a couple of mens tweed overcoats, only one shown here. I also have one already listed on the site too, and a lovely quality pair of oxblood/cherry b...