Vintage
Embracing Vintage Glamour – My Guide to Goodwood Revival Fashion, Hair & Makeup
What to wear to the Goodwood Revival: a 1940s or 1950s dress that fits, gloves, pearls, shoes you can stand in, set hair and a red lip.
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The Devil May Wear Prada But This Angel Wears Vintage Prada
Why I buy vintage Prada: a leather bag from the Space outlet in Tuscany, Prada denim, where I hunt online, and what to start with if you are new to it.
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Vintage Luxury Brands – LVMH Versus Dior
Why I look for vintage Dior, Versace and Fendi before the new collections: what my hand and eye tell me about leather, weight and finish.
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Vespa – The History Of Rebuilding Italy
The history of the Vespa: how Piaggio turned from aircraft to scooters in 1946, and how Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn made it famous.
Clothing
Made In Italy – Who Were The Fontana Sisters?
Zoe, Micol and Giovanna Fontana: the three sisters from near Parma who dressed Linda Christian, Ava Gardner and Audrey Hepburn from their Rome atelier.
My Style
Diving into the Charm of Antique Cheese Keepers: A Victorian Treasure
A Victorian Wedgwood Jasperware cheese keeper in pale blue and white relief: what it is, how it was used and why I love a piece like it.
Shoes
Gold Leather Flats – An Italian Summer Necessity
Gold leather flats for an Italian summer: why a flat beats a heel in the heat, and the colours gold shoes go with, from orange to pink.
Clothing
Vintage Italian Linen – Upcycle Dress Tips from a Luxe Aficionado
Vintage Italian linen from the markets of Arezzo and Lucca, and four tips for upcycling a printed cloth into a dress you will wear.
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Vintage Shopping – Raid Your Grandma's Wardrobe
Rich grandma style: bouclé blazers, tweed skirts, Hermès scarves and Chanel 2.55 bags, and where to find them second-hand if your grandma can’t help.
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Vestiaire Collective – How to Buy & Sell Quality Second-Hand Clothes Online
Why I buy and sell second-hand luxury on Vestiaire Collective: authentication, what happened when a parcel went missing, and pricing what you sell.
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How Your Unique Vintage Clothing Purchases Are Sustainable
Why I stopped buying at Zara and buy vintage and thrift instead: one-off pieces, wool that feels like wool, and clothes that still look good 15 years on.
Cars
Easy to Navigate Vintage Suitcases For Your Car
Vintage leather suitcases for the car: Louis Vuitton, Dunhill, Hermès and Cartier, where to find them, and what I saw at the Goodwood Revival.