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Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2012 1:41 PM
After a fabulous weekend at The Festival of Vintage, everyone at Discover Vintage is enjoying browsing through photos, sharing stories of various encounters and missing it already! Ohhh all the hard work really did pay off - what a joy it was to see our visitors all dressed up (we have to say that there were some AMAZING outfits milling round!) Picking winners of our Best Dressed Competition was a nightmare - far too many to choose from! We were in awe at the level of attention to detail paid! Despite the weather being typically British, the turn out was spectacular! The vibe was energetic and fun with everybody getting involved, dancing, shopping, taking workshops - we couldn't be happier! Our exhibitors were as fab as ever and we would just like to say a HUGEEE thank you to all those involved with the event! We cannot wait to do it all over again at Epsom Racecourse on 23rd September - watch this space for more info! In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy our snaps.... DV x |
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Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 1:20 PM
Discover Vintage is buzzing with anticipation and excitement as The Festival of Vintage returns to York Racecourse at the end of the month (28th & 29th April)! We have sooo many wonderful things planned for you - be prepared for the time of your life folks!  Let me talk you through a few areas... The UK Home front Learn all about the Home front in WW2 with wonderful interactive talks and displays from Bombed out Washday who will be exhibiting and talking through the work of the National Emergency Washing Service as well as the Womens Timber Corp who will be there doing a short talk and display on the life and equipment used by the girls of the Timber Corp - not to be missed! Make Do And Mend We have a great selection of workshops available on both days, where you can learn a new craft - who wants to have a go at up cycling unwanted vintage items? We do! Trust us when we say that you will be amazed - this is a very clever skill to have! Workshops include making fascinators, paper crafts and ribbon flower brooches PLUS fab demonstrations from Craft Experts on upcyling cushions, suitcases & hat boxes as well the more traditional skill of Rag Rug making! Here's who to look out for: Coolcrafting, Lucy's Boutique Barnsley & Piperty. Vintage Cinema Film Fun will be showcasing their brilliant collection of quirky new items, public information films and 8mm movies - these treasures add the perfect dash of visual context to the event and are bound to fill you with national pride! Live Music & Dancing We have some FAB performers all lined-up ready to entertain you! Don't miss...  SaturdaySincerely Yours - a mother & daughter duet bringing you some of the best wartime hits Madeline Brown - a wonderfully authentic 1940s style singer & entertainer The Polka Dots - a modern twist on the epic Andrews Sisters Sunday Lola Lamour - specialises in the beautiful sounds of the 20s-50s Jump Jive 'n' Wail - covering 30s, 40s & 50s music Saturday & Sunday Samantha Hughes - stunningly passionate vocalist bringing you hip sounds from the 1950s-60s The Groove Diggers - their aim? To be as authentic as possible...Real Raw Rockabilly anyone? You don't want to miss ANY of these acts! They are all uber talented... now, you can't say we don't treat you! We also have some fabulous DJs - look out for DJ Galaxic Bob and Vintage 78 Gramophone DJ! So....who is up for a bit of dancing? As an important part of our weekend, we are offering you the chance to learn various vintage dances (all included as part of your ticket) including... The 1940s Jive, Triple Time Lindy Hop, Lindy Charleston, Shim Sham, Jitterbug Stroll, Balboa & Collegiate Shag - whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer there will be plenty of new moves to learn! Look out for GI Jive who will be offering lessons in the Nostalgia Hall Stand throughout Saturday & Sunday. Fashion & Beauty Ohh my-oh-myyy what treasures we have waiting for you...... To get you all in the vintage mood make sure you pay a visit to the super talented Bethany Davies at The Vintage Beauty Parlour where Bethany and her team will give you a hair & beauty make over - vintage style of course! Pick an era and watch the transformation begin! You can book an appointment in advance - all you have to do is follow the link provided. Then make sure you also stop off to meet Naomi Thompson for a bit of vintage styling advice - she will share with you all the tricks of the trade to get you looking like the vintage siren we all know is just bursting to pop out! Also not to be missed is the Festival of Vintage Fashion Show (running three times each day). Hosted by Vintage Emporium in association with Glory Days Vintage & Purple Haze - a real treat for the eyes we must say! Watch as they take you back to the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s! Here's a little visual teaser.... (clothes by Vintage Emporium): There will also be countless stalls offering the best collection of vintage clothing and accessories your eyes have ever seen! Collectors Corner, Vehicle Displays & so much more! Here, you will meet many-a-collector specialising in 1930s to 1960s Vintage. Be sure to also check out our Vintage Vehicle Displays - including a great selection of Vintage Cars and Motorbikes! Not to be missed folks!  PLUS much, much more - The Festival of Vintage is sure to be a hoot so make sure you head on down to the Racecourse to join in the fun! Sooo let's get down to the details - Doors will be open from 10am until 5pm each day and tickets are £6.50 per day or £11 for the weekend, click here to book in advance. See you all there! DV x |
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Posted on Friday, March 23, 2012 12:47 PM
Awww we are just so proud of our Vintage Home Show! We had our very first one at the weekend and my-oh-my what a success it was!!! I think it is safe to say we are beaming with pride right now and would just LOVE to share with you some of our snaps!! We would also just like to say a huge, huge, HUGE thank you to all of our fantastic exhibitors - they really made the day so special!! Can't wait for the next one - this time it will be in Manchester on Sunday 10th June. Click here for details DV x |
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Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2012 2:34 PM
So, those of you who are avid followers of Discover Vintage may have already come across our new event - The Vintage Home Show! We are super excited about introducing our very first one in London on 18th March as a celebration of all things funky, cool and mid-century! This particular event focuses on....you guessed it - The Home. Here at DV headquarters we just love, love, lovvve homewares and trust us, we have some FAB exhibitors attending - in fact we are so excited about our amazing line-up that we think it's a shame to wait to share them with you! Therefore, today we will introduce you to a few of them - lets call it a teaser shall we? RIGHT, all you lucky vintage enthusiasts are now in for a treat, these exhibitors are some of the most experienced dealers around, offering you a vibrant mix of furniture, artwork, ceramics, glass, lighting, textiles and much, much more! We will be indulging all tastes from Art Deco through to Modernism, Atomic and Mid-century design. So here. we. go. First up we have Daisy Bazaar selling a beautiful range of pottery, textiles and mirrors (see image on the right). If you like surrounding yourself in colour then you must stop by and say hi - you will not be disappointed! We also have the amazing Vintage Design Rooms selling their STUNNING and oh-so fabulous Mid-century furniture from the 50s-70s! Be sure to watch out for their wonderful range of chairs - they are all so stylish it is almost unbelievable! You are bound to fall in love with them - we have (below)! Then we have The Tupperware Man who will be demonstrating and selling an amazing range of Tupperware products - all new but with designs unchanged since the 50s-70s! Remember those Tupperware parties? Well think of his display as reuniting us with the wonder, the colour, the quirkiness that is Tupperware! It promises to be very nostalgic and funky so be sure to look out for The Tupperware Man himself - Andrew Humphrey.  Next up is none other than.... The Vintage Studio. They will be selling original homewares from the 50s-1970 made from vintage fabrics and soft furnishings - sounds like heaven don't you think? Check out some of these pieces (below): Now... be prepared to 'awww' because Retro Pigeon have some seriously CUTE textile creations! Yes, they will also be in attendance! Feast your eyes on these beauties... See... how adorable?! Right, so are we all feeling sufficiently teased?? No? Ok one more - but only to keep you going until the big day arrives where there will be PLENTY more to see! So...You MUST check out Vintage Image when you're there... they have the most breathtaking collection of images from old film or sports posters to original photographic negatives - you name it, they have it! Click on the link for a sneak peek! Alas, we come to the end of our little teaser, we hope we have inspired and delighted you! We hope to see you all there - it's not to be missed! We want you all to have some fun so we promise this is the place to be! DV x |
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Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 3:25 PM
YES you guessed correctly... Discover Vintage is back! Oh yes, this is it. Be prepared for the some serious vintage loving as 2012 is set to be our busiest event year so far (and hopefully yours too)! We have so much to tell you all but where to start... Yes, right, The Beginning: Well, Starting us off on our 2012 journey is our utterly wonderful Vintage Wedding Fair in Harrogate (19th Feb). This particular event is always a pleasure to do as it attracts such a lovely bunch of people! Seeing beautiful brides embracing the vintage theme whole-heartedly means a lot to us so we are very excited to welcome back this event to our 2012 calender and we look forward to meeting many more blushing brides very soon! Can't make the Harrogate one? Do not fear, we also have one coming up in Chester on 11th March! Next up on your hit list should be our Discover Vintage event at the York Barbican on 4th March (doors open from 11am-4pm and entry is only £2.50)! We are delighted to be sharing this event with you again, last year's had an oh-so vibrant atmosphere - so much so that the excitement was almost addictive...therefore it.is.back. We hope you will join us for more vintage action with plenty to keep you occupied all day long (homewares, kitchenalia, fashion, curiosities - the lot! All dating from 1920-1970).  But alas..... If our 60+ specialists just aren't enough for you (maybe you are on some sort of vintage high - like a sugar high but so much more glamorous!) then feel free to explore the wonder that is... VINTAGE EMPORIUM! Yes, we have a shop and it is just around the corner from the Barbican (open 12-4pm) - convenient much? We think so! Only the best is good enough for our fellow vintage-lovers. NOW, YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: Discover Vintage will now introduce to you our brand new event - The Vintage Home Show! Ahhh finally, a vintage event dedicated to home sweet home! And the debut? Sunday 18th March in London at Chiswick Town Hall.  Be prepared to be inspired - no need for Laurence Llewelyn Bowen here, you can be your very own interior designer! With the show focusing primarily on the mid-century modern style, we can guarantee there will be gasping and admiration galore as you become introduced or reacquainted with iconic household classics, whether that be furniture, accessories, textiles, lighting or artwork - we've got it covered! With around 40 exhibitors attending you will no doubt be in expert hands! Periods of design include Art Deco, Modernism, Atomic and Mid-Century with the dateline spanning from 1930-1970. What are you waiting for? Clear some space in your barely opened 2012 diary and save the date!! We want you all to have some fun and this show is just the ticket - promise! Don't forget to keep checking back for more updates - there will be plenty more dears, we have barely even scratched the surface! In the meantime, I shall leave you to explore the links provided and you can start organising your vintage schedule! Happy 2012!! DV x |
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