Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair

Sunday 23rd October. Londons leading vintage fashion, accessory & textile fair… Nominated for The Best of 2011 Awards in The Vintage Guide to London. Savitri Coleman, the curator, presents 50 of the finest, most eclectic traders from all over the globe with ‘quality’ vintage & designer pieces from 1800s-1980s. Menswear & womenswear, haute couture, military, knitwear, trimmings, sunglasses, hosiery, fascinators, luggage, frocks, tops, coats & more… This is a treasure trove of inspiration! A one-stop shop providing one-off quirky pieces for fashionista’s. Now in their 3rd year and fast becoming a definitive Mecca for one-of-a-kind fashion. Take a seat at the legendary Claire Hairs dressing table for 1940s Up-Do’s and Hollywood makeovers with Miss Envy Green. Worshops at 11:00 or 2pm. http://www.facebook.com/claire.vintage.hair Treat yourself to a consultation with the UK’s premier personal shopper Naomi Thompson of Vintage Secret. 45min mini tasters in styling & buying tips to avoid the pitfalls of vintage purchases. £25 for 1 or £40 for you & a friend. naomi@vintagesecret.com Visit ‘The lady that does’ for on-the-spot alterations and lastly put your feet up in the Tea Room des Artist featuring Patrica Hammond and her Lovely Parlour Band taking you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Check out ‘A Nice Cup of Tea’ 4 track EP www.patriciahammond.com As well as serving up some good old vintage numbers we have tea, cakes, scones & sandwiches. A great day out. This is one NOT to be missed!

Great vintage fashion fair in a great venue. Lots of wonderful fashion finds for the discerning fashionista, highly recommend!

I love this fair - so friendly, with happy stallholders who are passionate about what they sell. I always visit and have bought loads of great stuff - from a gorgeous 30s slinky bias cut dress to a great 40s suit; some 1920s beaded trim to jazz up a jacket, a beautiful kimono jacket (which I had to give to a friend, she loved it so much) and some great boots - there is just so much to see and always in great condition. It's easy to get to and well worth a visit - you just never know what you might find.