A Vintage Wedding

The wedding season is nigh! For those of you planning a wedding day full of romantic nostalgia and vintage fun, take inspiration from the unique vintage wedding dresses and accessories available at Vintage Modes. 

Buying vintage is one of the best ways to recycle, you are doing your bit to help the earth.  You will also stand out of the crowd and make a statement in your own style - you’ll never see someone else wearing the same dress, and they were often made with superior expertise. Not only that, it has a past life and evokes nostalgia; it is simply fascinating to wonder whose life each piece was a part of before it became a part of yours. 

A vintage themed wedding strays from the bores of the conventional ceremony, so whether your special day will be set against a rustic farm yard backdrop, or will be a more glamorous 1950s tea party affair, there is something appropriate for everyone amid the rails of wonderful finds at Vintage Modes.  

1930s satin beaded wedding dress, available from June Victor

1960s wedding dress, available from June Victor

1960s wedding dress, available from Arabella Bianco

1950s circular floral hat, available from June Victor

Small vintage veil, available from June Victor

Vintage gold Roberto Vianni sandals, available from June Victor

Charles Jourdan French mules, available from June Victor

Bruno Magli gold slingbacks, available from June Victor

Vintage tiara, available from Arabella Bianco

Crystal necklace, available from June Victor

Long faux pearl and white metal necklace, c1920s, available from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery 

1980s faux fur jacket, offered by Arabella Bianco

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Accessorise in 2016

According to Vogue, 2016 is all about being bold and daring in your choice of accessories and, in particular, in your choice of colour. Not only this, striking bangles are also set to be a hot trend for this year; teamed with a minimalist outfit this can really make an impact.

We tend to agree at Vintage Modes - it's a quick and easy way to make an outfit stand out! We've picked out a selection of our favourites from in store - the brighter and chunkier the better!

Vintage turquoise plastic earrings by Kenneth Lane, set with sparkling rhinestones
in gold tone metal. From Arabella Bianco.

Vintage turquoise plastic bangle by Kenneth Lane, set with sparkling rhinestones
in gold tone metal. From Arabella Bianco.

A selection of slim colourful bangles, more available. From Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery.

Art Deco beaded necklace in lemon yellow. From Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery.

1960s colourful hoop earrings, more available. From Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery.

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Introducing Geeta Handa of C-ATOMIC!

We are pleased to announce a new addition to the team at Vintage Modes! British designer Geeta Handa of C-ATOMIC has created a beautiful display of individually designed vintage inspired dresses and accessories. Her influence for this collection mainly comes from the 1970s but does add a touch of the retro 50s and stylish 60s. The designs feature timeless silhouettes with an added ethnic touch to create the perfect balance between bohemian fashion and effortless chic.

Geeta also offers a bespoke couture dress making service to make you stand out from the crowd. Additionally, clients receive a fashion portrait sketched out by Geeta herself, which makes a perfect gift along with any purchase.

Personal favourites from the collection are the white chiffon dresses with floaty sleeves. These can be worn dressed up or down, and when paired with gladiator sandals and a fringe bag, would be perfect to wear to this season's festivals.

We asked Geeta a few questions...

What first interested you in vintage fashion?
The idea of a timeless classic piece that never goes out of style was the reason I first started designing.

Do you have a favourite fashion icon? 
1970s icon, Brigitte Bardot, influences my designs, with a piece in my collection even being named after her. 

How do you gather inspiration for your beautiful designs?
I like to travel in order to gain inspiration and have just come back from a trip to Paris. Indian Textiles and the British Raj Era also inspire this collection.

Below are a few designs from her current collection:

Geeta modelling one of her own designs

Gigi Galore off shoulder, raw silk top with gold and black printed pleat skirt

Stunning White Chiffon Dress

Bohemian Vintage Inspired Dress

Classic Vintage Style Dress

Bohemian Style with an Ethnic twist

Follow on instagram @c_atomicgeeta

Contact via www.c-atomicgeeta.com

Gmail: geetahanda.c@gmail.com

Mobile: +44 7061506777

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London.  Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk.