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Vintage
Twelve tips for the Arezzo antique market in Tuscany: when to arrive, what to pick up, how to negotiate, and why the best find is rarely the planned one.
Shoes
How I shop on Vestiaire Collective now: old listings, forgotten brands and mispriced pieces, and the Church’s high boots I bought for €120.
Accessories
A printed Italian linen kaftan worn with ceramic jewellery from Naples, yellow crochet from Thailand and a vintage Karen Millen bag, and why I never match.
Accessories
Why I hunt for vintage on Vestiaire Collective, and how I find Ferragamo, YSL bijoux and Fendi in the old listings everybody else has scrolled past.
Jewellery
Chunky gold jewellery the 1980s way: chains, big earrings, stacked bangles and rings, with 1980s Yves Saint Laurent earrings, and how to wear it in summer.
Jewellery
Why a vintage diamond ring can be better value than a new one, and what to check before buying: era, cut, claws, hallmarks, size and paperwork.
Bags
A dark-brown suede vintage Gucci shoulder bag with solid hardware: what to look for in the suede and metal, how to wear it and how to care for it.
Jewellery
Letters found in a cellar tell the story of Jacques Cartier and Cartier London, shown at the V&A Museum’s Cartier exhibition from 12 April 2025.
Vintage
How to get the Audrey Hepburn look: winged eyeliner and a strong lip, Capri trousers and striped tops, oversized sunglasses, pearls and ballet flats.
Vintage
Gold-plated Yves Saint Laurent jewellery from the 1980s: earrings, brooches and a bracelet, why chunky pieces are back, and where to look for them.
Vintage
Marilyn Monroe’s style, from the white halter dress and red lipstick to denim and fur stoles, and the troubled life behind the beauty.
Vintage
The Heart of the Ocean, the Duchess of Windsor’s jewels, Miriam Haskell and my 1980s YSL pieces: a look at vintage costume jewellery and its history.
Vintage
How to get the 1960s mod look: geometric prints, A-line mini dresses, white go-go boots, beehive hair and heavy eyeliner, with Paris Fashion Week 2021.
