Schön! Magazine

Items from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery is featured in the "Time Warp" photoshoot.

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New Dealers at Vintage Modes!

Here at Grays we recently launched a competition in collaboration with Homes & Antiques to find two new vintage dealers to join the Vintage Modes Collective. We are happy to introduce our two fantastic winners as Tanya R Vintage, who won first prize of six months rent-free pop-up space and Amanda Langham, who won the runner-up prize of three months rent-free pop-up space.

Tanya R Vintage

Tell us about Tanya R Vintage..

I am a dealer in vintage clothes, accessories and costume jewellery.

What first interested you in vintage fashion?

Impossible to pinpoint an exact moment. My mother has an innate sense of style and I remember admiring her clothes when I was young.

How long have you been dealing for?

I have been dealing on and off for many years.

What was your first job?

As a curator at the V&A Museum.

What is the best thing about being a dealer?

Finding ‘treasures’ in unexpected places. The detective work/research that an item can lead to. Also meeting interesting customers and collectors.

..And the worst?

Only being able to take a fraction of my stock when doing a vintage fair can be frustrating.

What is your favourite fashion decade?

1920s – 1930s.

Tell us a secret?

I have dusted the china in 10 Downing Street!

Amanda Langham

Tell us about Amanda Langham Vintage..

Amanda Langham, I sell 1940s and 50s clothing and 1960s-80s interesting pieces. Vintage designer labels, velvet opera coats, glitz and glam wear, and accessories with a passion for vintage hats.

What first interested you in vintage fashion?

Watching old black and white movies when I was younger. I fell in love with both music and fashion from the 1940s and 50s.

How long have you been dealing for?

About 15 years.

What was your first job?

A personal assistant with a recruitment company.

What is the best thing about being a dealer?

It is great meeting the customers and seeing a wide variety of colourful characters, but in particular it’s when a customer finds that special item and loves it.

..And the worst?

Sourcing a piece of vintage but realising that it will never fit me, or not being able to restore a piece of amazing vintage to its former glory.

What is your favourite fashion decade?

1940s although a growing passion for Art Deco 1920s-30s coats is emerging! Hopefully I will find one or two for Vintage Modes.

Tell us a secret?

I am also a vocalist.

Be sure to visit Grays and Vintage Modes and have a look at the fantastic collection of carefully curated clothing and accessories. Below you can see a selection of the new stock our competition winners have in store.

Jersey couture maxi dress, designed by Pierre Cardin. 1970s. Available from Tanya R Vintage

 

Loris Azzaro silver and gold tiered-chain handbag, 1970s. Available from Tanya R Vintage

Black velvet dress with taffeta pleated bodice and godet inserts, 1950s. Available from Tanya R Vintage

Yves St. Laurent vintage suit. Available from Amanda Langham

1950s velvet opera coat. Available from Amanda Langham

1960s Lurex dress. Available from Amanda Langham

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

British Vogue

September Issue

A choker from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery was featured in a photoshoot in the September issue of British Vogue, styled by Katie Franklin.

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A focus on... 1950s Costume Jewellery

As life began to return to normal after World War II, designs and styles changed in the 1950s, which brought an influx of striking designs and innovative materials. Women wanted to spoil and treat themselves after the austerity and gloom. In Great Britain, most of the fashions and trends were influenced by the Festival of Britain which took place in 1951, which was held to boost people's morale after World War II.

War time restrictions were lifted and once again diamante was integrated back into costume jewellery, along with various base metals. Jewellery designers such as Christian Dior and Miriam Haskell responded with big statement pieces embellished with fabulous large rhinestones, which they integrated into brooches, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

The 1950s were all about faux pearls, gold tone and lots of sparkle! Here's a dazzling selection of glamorous 1950s costume jewellery available at Vintage Modes! 

Faux pearl and Aurora Borealis clip on earrings, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Gold tone and rhinestone clip on earrings, offered by Unicorn

Blue glass and diamante brooch, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Gold tone & rhinestone lattice bracelet, offered by Unicorn

Vintage gold tone, pearl and diamante collar, offered by Arabella Bianco

Vintage diamante drop cocktail earrings, offered by Arabella Bianco

Vintage gold plated sunburst brooch, 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

July's Birthstone: Ruby

The height of summer brings precious ruby to the fore; it is among the most highly prized of gemstones. Red is the colour of the ruby -  Yves Saint Laurent called red the ‘colour of love, battle, death, and warmth’. It is a stone of nobility, known to protect wearers from evils in the world.

Tiffany published poems for each birthstone month "of unknown author" in a pamphlet in 1870, this is July's.

The gleaming Ruby should adorn,
All those who in July are born,
For thus they'll be exempt and free,
From lover's doubts and anxiety.

You may not find this precious stone in Vintage Modes, but you will most certainly find an abundance of vibrant faux ruby costume jewellery! Below is a small example of the stunning pieces on offer at the moment..

Vintage gold plated ruby red rhinestone bracelet by Trifari, from Arabella Bianco

Art Deco glass necklace, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Glass & gilt flower brooch, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Gilt and glass flower brooch, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Modernist ring, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Glass and diamante, 1960s clip on earrings, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Ruby red and aurora borealis necklace by Lilien Czech, from Arabella Bianco

Vintage ruby red glass and pale gold tone cufflinks, from 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

Festival Fashion

Festival season is in full swing now that Glastonbury has taken place this past weekend. If you're looking for some fresh festival style inspiration, Vintage Modes is the place to discover the trends that will dominate fields this summer. 

Festival fashion is all about ditching boring everyday wear and letting your creativity run wild. Turn that muddy ground into an impromptu runway! Here's our top picks...

 ‪Valentino‬ ‪scarab‬ and ‪fringe cream suede‬ bag, offered by Arabella Bianco

Vintage crocheted cream shawl, offered by Arabella Bianco  

1960s tortoiseshell sunglasses, offered by Gillian Horsup

Palestinian velvet robe, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

1960s maxi dress, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

Robert Dorland 1960s dress, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

1950s blue and coral floral dress, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

Vintage off-white straw hat, offered by  June Victor at Vintage Modes

 Brass sun & moon face necklace, offered by Arabella Bianco

A selection of bakelite bangles, offered by 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

Summer Style

With summer now upon us, it's time to think about refreshing our wardrobe and accessories with pops of colour. Radiant colours are always perfect for summer, think tangerine and fuschia, cobalt blue and yellow - bursting with summery optimism! Let's not forget the softer side of the color spectrum, delectable pastel hues are equally as eye-catching.

We all know that when it comes to fashion and trends, what goes around comes around! From the 1920s to the 1980s, get inspired by these fabulous accessories and clothing from Vintage Modes that are perfect for summer 2016.

1920s silk bolero, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

Early 1930s straw hat, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

Edwardian wicker basket, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

Vintage sunglasses, offered by Gillian Horsup

Vintage French sunglasses, offered by Gillian Horsup

Vintage sunglasses, offered by Gillian Horsup

1980s multi coloured bangle, offered by Gillian Horsup

Planet bangle, offered by Gillian Horsup

Reworked 1930s bakelite earrings, offered by Gillian Horsup

Large floral plastic earrings, offered by Gillian Horsup

c1950s yellow flower earrings, offered by Unicorn

Contemporary Deco style plastic earrings, offered by Unicorn

Vintage white and yellow plastic bead necklace, offered by Arabella Bianco

1950s mottled pale peach beaded necklace, offered by Arabella Bianco

Vintage shell necklace offered by Unicorn

Vintage statement shell brooch by Christian Dior, offered by Arabella Bianco

1950s perspex starfish snap bangle, offered by Gillian Horsup

Gold tone fish with large diamante glass stones, offered by Gillian Horsup

1960s swimming costume, offered by June Victor at Vintage Modes

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