It's difficult to find a good vintage fair. Often they're held in obscure places you'd never really go to, it takes ages to get to and you find it's a dark and gloomy room filled with rather strange intimidating people.
Other occasions the vintage fair holds little else than people's second hand belongings that are just plain dull. So it can take it's toll scouring through listings for the perfect vintage event to attend.
However the Vintage Fashion Fair in Primrose Hill is the real deal. A perfect setting, especially in summer, with the park near by, and also a fabulous café downstairs to quench thirsts and hunger. The Vintage Fashion Fair has been going for years and events pop up around the year, with the seasons, and guarantees a variety of stall holders.
The fair boasts a variety of clothe stands selling pretty summer dress, denim shorts, fringed waist coats and much much more. There's even something for the men, as many men are becoming keener to be seen in something original and vintage. Mr M is considering attending, either that or is hoping I will restock his wardrobe with must-have pieces I inflict on him.
I personally enjoy riffling through bins for textiles as well as really worn garments that need my help transforming into beautiful soft furnishings. Everything from old left over textiles to scarves with beautiful prints. You'll find me elbow deep in the piles of textiles!
There will also be a variety of jewellery stands, swim suits stands, which I am very excited about and also the fabulous Nanna Sandom. Seamstress to the stars, or at least to vintage glamour pussys, Nanna Sandom can tailor, alter and repair any vintage garment. She has a huge amount of experience working with timely garments, knows the correct TLC to administer. No project is too big or to little. She will be at the fair welcoming any task so bring along pieces with you or take her services into consideration as you shop and find something that needs her TLC.
The Vintage Fashion Fair is held at Cecil Sharp House on the Regent's Park Road. Doors open at 11am this Sunday 5th of June and with this glorious weather it promises to be a packed event so get there early.
It's a great family outing, or girls shopping spree and the stall holders know their stuff. I'll see you down there!
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