Here at Lilac Chic we love vintage, and I'm really excited about Vintage Vision in Abergavenny. The concept, and their upcoming fair, is amazing. Amanda from Vintage Vision took time out to talk to me...
How did you
come to create Vintage Vision?
Nicki, Bernadette and myself thought that there
should be an organisation that would give opportunities for good quality work
experience and would also appeal to young women. Plus we thought older women
would enjoy passing on their skills. And finally we wanted to save vintage
clothes and their stories from being binned or recycled! We got talking to lots
of other women, found a shop, took a risk on the first 3 months rent, and that
was that!
Busy! The
shop will be open in Abergavenny and anything from 1 to 5 volunteers might be
there...serving and advising customers, tidying the shop floor, creating new
displays, sorting through donated stock, answering the phone, updating Twitter
and Facebook, doing sewing repairs! Plus there are not many days without a pile
of paperwork to tackle, including doing funding applications! We don't have any
paid staff, the whole thing is run by volunteers. They are amazing, and we
always need more!
If they are nearby then they can come along and try
volunteering at the Abergavenny or Blaenavon shops. If they are further away
then they can follow us on FB and Twitter to keep up to date with what is
happening. And they can come and visit some us at our regular Vintage Fayres in
Abergavenny, which are fantastic days out. There are vintage catwalk shows
throughout the day, lots of music , 25+ stalls selling great vintage clothes,
accessories and homewares, plus a vintage cafe and activities for children.
Over 1000 people regularly attend our Fayres, and the One on June 23rd is
likely to be the best one yet!
We also have an exciting new project starting soon
in Chepstow, where we will be having a pop up museum and vintage shop for 3
months, and for which we need lots of volunteers!
To start
with go to a really good vintage store that has plenty of choice - that way
you can really find out which look suits you, and your shape, best. Once you
know that, you can enjoy the thrill of exploring for vintage pieces wherever
you go! It doesn't have to cost the earth either..there are plenty of places,
such as Annie's in Bromyard, or Lizzie May in Hereford, where you can pick up
some great bargains. Plus Vintage Vision of course!
Who is your vintage style icon?
I think it would have to be Audrey Hepburn. She had
such effortless style, and looked just as amazing in a full skirted 50s dress,
as she did in a little gingham shirt and pedal pushers. We have an amazing
selection of hats in Vintage Vision, and I often think how great she would have
looked in all of them!
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