Vintagexplorer's Editorial Board
Managing Editor · Karyn Sparks
Karyn has been writing and commissioning articles about 'vintage' for 12 years as Managing Editor of Antiquexplorer magazine. She lives the vintage dream in both the home and workplace, with a particular passion for old things, photography and design; whenever possible (deadlines permitting) she enjoys her busman's holidays across the UK and Europe buying and selling her interesting finds.
Journalist · Jo-ann Fortune
As Editor of the online vintagebrighton web site, Jo-ann celebrates the South Coast’s thriving vintage scene, an essential resource for vintage-lovers living in Brighton and beyond. As well as a vintage shop directory and vintage events listings, you'll find blog posts and features providing inspiration, information and intrigue.
Fair Organiser · Keeley Harris
Keeley has taken an interest in vintage clothes, curios, cars and music since the age of 10 and visited many Antiques Fairs & Classic Cars shows as a teenager! Now in her thirties she's a Vintage Dealer and Event Organiser and loves every minute of it! Founder of numerous vintage and wedding fairs.
Investments · Mark Hill
Mark is a specialist on the BBC Antiques Roadshow, the co-presenter of BBC Two’s Cracking Antiques, and co-author of Miller’s Collectables Price Guide. He is also the author and publisher of a series of innovative books on new areas of 20th century design.
Vintage Shop Owner · Ellie Jackson
Ellie Jackson runs a specialist retro clothing shop in Salisbury, Foxtrot Vintage Shop, supplying a huge range of outfits with all of the accessories, also stockists of a large selection of Vintage Vinyl.
www.foxtrot-vintage-clothing.co.uk
Fashion · Samaya Ling
Vintage specialist Samaya has an exclusive online store selling dresses from the 1920s to 1970s, from Gucci and Chanel, to Ossie Clark and Dior. She has a great blog, Little Black Book and style tips galore! You can also visit her at fairs such as Frock Me in Chelsea, London or The London Vintage Fashion Fair.
Mid-Century Furniture · Jez Speed
Jez loves anything old and interesting. He’s a part time restorer specialising in metal lights and desks, bikes and cars, selling his wares at shows and through his website which includes modern design from the last century.
Motor Expert · Matt Whitney
Motoring and automobilia expert, antiques auctioneer and valuer – not to mention all round top chap. Matt oversees our Mantiques section, writes regular columns for magazines and newspapers and has an appreciation of gentlemen’s vintage clothing.
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Vintagexplorer No9 Has Arrived!
Our ninth issue is now available.
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In this issue of the magazine
Features
- The Name Game - The Vintage Collective enthuse about their favourite fashion labels
- Passionate about Pastoe - The famous Dutch furniture company is one hundred years old this year. Celebrate with Marcel Brouwer
- Striking Flint - Figgjo Flint that is - the Norwegian company who set the mid-century market on fire. By Keeley Harris
- France and Søn - Danish furniture at it's best. By Colin Pill.
- Demob Snappy - Post-war perfection for the chaps. Find out why Paul Stewart favours the forties
- Tunnel Vision - The Tube is 150 years old this year. Margaret Gaskin remembers Frank Pick - The London Underground bureaucrat with a designer's soul
Regulars
- VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
- Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
- Calling Cards
Vintagexplorer No8 Still Available!
Our eighth issue is now available.
Subscribe now or buy a single issue. Buy it now from our store.
In this issue of the magazine
Features
- Decadence through the Decades - February fashion and textiles auction at Bristol By Liz Van Hasselt
- Fur the Love of Vintage - Will you, won’t you? By Jo-ann Fortune
- Ten Tantalising Tip-Offs - Louise Ludlam chooses ten of her most favourite items from Fellows auctioneers March sale
- Furniture for the Senses - Meet Danish furniture designer Finn Juhl
- Sound Investment - Bang & Olufsen stereo equipment. By Colin Pill
- What are Mantiques? - Jez Speed shares some intriguing curios that men can’t wait to get their hands on - and they’re all for sale!
- Style Counsel - With the chap in mind, Paul Stewart packs his vintage bag and suggests some romantic trips with real vintage flair
- Shove it, Chuck it, Toss it... - Karyn Sparks looks at the demise of traditional pub games, and shares her own collection with us
Regulars
- VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
- Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
- Calling Cards