The Mad Men series on AMC has brought about a fashion craze returning the HOT look of the 60’s to today’s fashions. I think we reflect this with our hot new 60’s bags.

Writers tell you there are only three stories in the world:
well, as a buyer of vintage fashion, I can assure you that is simply not true. Every bag I have bought comes with a tale to tell. Some I can only surmise- the 80’s clutch would have enjoyed an evening being danced around to the tunes of the likes of Wham and A Ha; the beautiful tango purses from the 1920’s would have witnessed the flamboyant parties of the time; the 1940’s bags holding the letters from their owners’ loved ones fighting in the war.
I was introduced to a lady of Kensington recently. She was a sprightly, bright-eyed woman in her 80’s. We took tea with madeira cake (I had 3 slices) in her kitchen and she regaled me with stories of her holidays on the cruise liners in the 1950’s.
Every evening there was a party and one could never wear the same dress twice. She had kept every dress, every accessory, all of which was stored in a cupboard in the spare room. It was all in immaculate condition. One could only marvel at the workmanship of the ball gowns, every bead sewn on by hand and the detail and delicacy in the design of the bags were second to none. One of the bags I bought from her is an Asprey bag from the 1940’s . An exquisite patent leather bag, it was her mothers. She never had children, so had no one to hand it down to. It is up on the website waiting for a new owner to take it to a party and be glamorous again.

Well , we only have one more week of our summer sale, so hurry up!

I am going to be very honest now. The outside of my bag does not really reflect the true me. Pristine ,sleek and stylish- the persona I would like to show to the world. Inside is however a very different matter. I think chaos is the word that best describes it. I am always rather amazed by what is actually inside my bag. Well, life should always be full of surprises don’t you think?

This really is another reason to buy vintage. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. some of our bags are over 50 years old and still look amazing. Come and see us at the Turnham Green Fair this Sunday. The sun is hot and so are our bags!

I think the answer to this question is simple . Vintage is challenging and alluring. Fashion should reflect the mood of the people. Vintage fashion is exciting because it makes you think about what we were and where we are now- and you can pick up some amazing bargains!