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What’s in Store for 8 December 2012?

Great vintage finds are in store for 8 December Wanstead Vintage Fashion & Brocante Fair.

We are thrilled to be mentioned in the November Country Living Magazine.  They have compiled a ‘My Vintage Notebook’ for readers to use and at the back they have a Sourcebook listing great shops and fairs.

And guess what?!  Wanstead Vintage Fashion & Brocante Fair is listed under London fairs, one of the few that they have chosen for the area. Thank you Country Living. x

We have a great line-up of dealers ready to sell their gorgeous wares to you. Our lovely regulars, of which we mention a few below, will be selling:-

June – classic men’s and womenswear from 1920 – 1980
Karina – women’s clothing & accessories from 1950-1980
Paul – vintage maps, books, prints and ephemera
Helen – homewares from 1920-1970
Helen’s mid century furniture
The Tea Lady – Art Nouveau to 1970s tea and tableware
Kaye & Margaret – clothes and accessories up to 1980s
Razzle Dazzle are back with their stunning, authentic 1950s ladies and gents clothing and accessories including a lovely selection of thermoset jewellery (thermoset, a type of plastic, includes Bakelite and was used in the early 20th century for jewellery) – highly collectable now.
Lottie is bringing lots of shimmer and sparkle for the festive season with sparkling diamante jewellery, and shimmering aurora borealis crystal jewellery plus lovely Trifari and Sphinx jewellery, lead crystal perfume atomisers, vanity sets and evening wear, including a very collectable 1960’s John Bates for Jean Varon pale pink silk gown with floral detail on the bodice – Bate’s iconic empire-line cut.
Lottie’s lovelies – all for sale!

We also welcome to the fair:

Mary & Veronica selling a range of vintage homeware and china

“Vintage Gisele” shows fashion for grown ups, children and dolls.
As an avid collector of antique dolls and textiles for over 40 years and having written five books on dolls, it is not surprising that Gisela’s eye for fashion drew her to vintage clothes and accessories. She collects anything quirky, interesting, colourful and unusual and she can’t wait to show her fashion goodies at Wanstead.
Vintage Gisele’s goodies
Nostalgia Exchange – selling their vintage homeware & kitchenalia

Anna and her mum (a trader for over 20 years) set up The Nostalgia Exchange, with the aim of taking people on a little trip down memory lane, filling them with fond times. Anna has an obsession with enamelware so a lot of what they sell involves bits of enamel and tins. Kitchenalia is another love along with vintage children’s toys and books.  Their blog is http://thenostalgiaexchange.wordpress.com/

Justin who is selling a gorgeous range of 1950-1970 contemporary porcelain and glass
Reptil vase designed by Stig Lindberg (1950) for Gustavsberg pottery Sweden

There will of course be lots of unique Christmas presents – so start crossing off your present list:-

Homes & Gardens Magazine 1952 December

I’m sure you will get a few from Alison ( Silver and Grey) who sells a lovely range of vintage gifts just perfect for Christmas. For a bit of the ‘Downton’ effect she presents silver-plated tableware and trays, with chinaware and glasses or other silver gifts.  Beautifully presented with custom-made velvet gift bags and a lovely mini history about the piece.

Edwardian, silver-backed clothes brush with repousse design
Mid 19th century centre tray with 1950s Wedgewood cups

Lou and her team will be serving vintage teas and cakes and Candy Pout will be offering vintage hairstyles and make-up

But finally look what I just had to buy on eBay – an original Wire Photo (NY) of a Pierre Cardin Women’s Suit  (29/2/1960)

Caption reads: Pierre Cardin created this youthful, collarless suit of Orlon and Wool. Note dropped shoulders, loose sleeves on the red tweed jacket (photo b & w)

Original Wire Photo 1960 Pierre Cardin Suit

Watch out for the Sixties in the Spring / Summer trends for 2013 and our March 2013 fair which will showcase some great vintage 60s fashions.

 

 

 

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  • The Church and hall will be open from 8.00am on the Fair day for unloading of stock and setting up
  • Stallholders must be set up by 10.00am
  • Stalls that have been approved and booked cannot be shared /sold with/to a completely different dealer
  • All electrical items for sale or in use must be PAT tested
  • Highly flammable substances shall not be brought into or used in any part of the premises
  • No unauthorised heating appliances shall be used on the premises
  • No intoxicating liquors are permitted to be bought, sold or consumed on any part of the premises
  • Food is not permitted to be sold on any stalls
  • Cutlery may be sold, however sharp knives of any sort are not permitted
  • Tables must be fully covered with a cloth to the ground to hide any packing boxes and other items not for sale
  • Please do not affix anything to walls /doors or church property
  • Stallholders must not obstruct doorways, hallways and fire exits with tables or rails
  • Rails must not be longer than 6ft in length
  • The fair closes at 4.30 pm – stallholders should not dismantle their stall until closing time or leave the fair early. All stallholders must be clear of the halls by 6.00 pm
  • Stallholders are responsible for removing ALL their rubbish from the venue once the fair is closed
  • The organisers will bear no liability whatsoever for safety of stock, money, persons or possessions while travelling to, from or during the event
  • Stallholders are required to carry their own public liability insurance and must provide a copy to be held on file
  • As this is a vintage event with a dateline up to the 1990s, all goods for sale must be genuine vintage items. Sale of counterfeit items is strictly prohibited. The occasional sale of a more modern exclusive designer piece (e.g. Dior, Chanel) to offset a vintage item is permitted
  • Clothes must be clean and well presented
  • The venue is strictly no smoking, and the use of lit candles is prohibited
  • The positioning of Stallholders at the event is at the absolute discretion of the organisers
  • The placement of your stall may be subject to change and we cannot guarantee that you are in the same spot each time you sell at the fair
  • The organisers of the Wanstead Vintage Fair shall be under no liability for delay or failure to provide the services as a result of any act or circumstances beyond reasonable control including but not limited to, Act of God, legislation, injury, war, terrorism, fire, failure of power supply, strike, lock out or bad weather conditions
  • PLEASE NOTE: If a Trader cancels space, for any reason, all fees paid will be forfeited except under exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the organiser