For some it may seem fairly obvious, but has anyone noticed
how ALL THE S/S (and even A/W) 2012 TRENDS POINT TO VINTAGE?!
From the glitz, glam and twirling tassels of the 1920s ‘GreatGatsby’ flapper style, to the mid-calf pleated skirts and whimsical blouses in beautiful
pastel and candy shades echoing 50s silhouettes; to me this cries ‘Oh hello most
excellent and unique vintage classic!’
It’s been all over the catwalks from Prada to Louis Vuitton,
and is mirrored to the max on the mass-produced high street, but what could be
better than a second hand and/or vintage version, which has stood the test of
time and is here to tell tale to all who view its awesome adornment ability on none
other than YOUR elegant body.
Whether you go for a block-colour boxy coat, or indeed
floral print leggings if that’s your thing (I was only little but can recall
clinging onto my mother’s brightly patterned legs in the late 80s and early 90s),
then you know vintage makes sense.
I love low-waist pyjama bottoms, although I am not sure about
wearing them when out and about. Sportswear is here to stay, for now, thanks to you-know-what-event in the big smoke this summer. I am also intrigued by the ‘under-the-sea’ theme and all this
lace, the frills, the sheers- they point to prettiness, romance, and nostalgia....
Haven’t tried second-hand or vintage before? Go on, give it
a whirl! In London, I would head East. I am a big fan of Blitz and Rokit as
well as other stores on Brick Lane and the vintage stalls at Spitalfields
Market. I bought some Chelsea boots from second-hand store Carousel and have
hardly taken them off since. I often walk past (and on more than one occasion per week- into) Paper Dress Vintage-
last week there was an absolutely amazing black and gold sequin dress
reminiscent of the art-deco high-glam era.
Why go for revival, when you could get the real thing? It is
better for the environment and you can turn heads in a truly unique piece. If
ever there was a time to go vintage, it’s now.
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