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 10and visited many Antiques Fairs & Classic Cars shows as a teenager! Now in her thirties she's aVintage 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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Discover Vintage is thrilled to announce the launch of its first ever Vintage Home Show in London this March.
Hello, Bygones! Vintage & Retro Bash will be collaborating with ‘Marry Me in Somerset’ to bring you seven hours of vintage and retro heaven at the Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil, on Sunday 1st April, from 10am to 5pm.
Reader Prize Draw - Issue 2
What name did Amy Johnson give to her Gypsy Moth aircraft?
The prize is a £50 voucher to spend on Samaya Ling's website or at her stand at one of the various fashion fairs she’ll be attending!
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What year did Yves Saint Laurent become the head designer at the House of Dior?
Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to win 2 tickets to 'A Most Curious Vintage Wedding Fair' in London on 31st of March! Competition closes 17th of Feb! Get emailing!
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In this issue of the magazine
Features
- Dedicated Follower Of Fashion - What to look out for in 2012. By Samaya Ling
- Suits You Sir - A Forthcoming mens vintage fashion auction. By Rebecca Wall
- Here Come The Bird’s - The VE Team take a trip to the Custard Factory in Birmingham
- A Day In The Life Of... Ellie Jackson: willing slave to vintage fashion
- Polish Film Posters - Mark Hill appreciates the growing interest and potential investment of these great pieces of artwork
- Heaven Bent - The best of bent wood from the 20th century. By Li Pamp
- Masters Of Design - Book offer from the ACC
- Doctor Chic - Jez Speed is passionate about hospital furniture
- In The Shed With... - Matt Whitney meets Jack Light – every boy racer’s idol
- Foxy Fixie - Why the fixed-wheel bike has become a global phenomenon. By Jez Speed
Regulars
- VE News - A round-up of what’s happening in the vintage world
- Random Year: 1969
- Calling Cards
On Sunday 18th March, 70 mid-century dealers will unload vans full of mid-century goodies while 25 designers unveil new collections for a design-savvy crowd. With vintage entertainment and scrummy food vans on site – all within walking distance of the famous Dulwich Picture Gallery – what’s not to like?
On Saturday 25th February, Decorative Fairs return to the magnificent St George’s Hall in the heart of Liverpool city centre, where they began some 21 years ago!
One of Londons leading vintage fashion, accessory and textile events nominated in The Vintage Guide to London's Best of 2011 Awards returns this year with an eclectic, authentic mix of quality vintage apparel from the 1800s-1980s
The VE team are off on a busman’s holiday to the Design Icons show in Amsterdamn with this very issue, to the place where Holland will hold its very own 20th century design fair, and over 60 dealers will gather to offer their vintage wares.
We've had the most amazing feedback since our launch issue and a great many of you subscribing, which mean’t you were automatically entered into a prize draw for this fab’ 1930s Kaiser Idell desk lamp. Well done Debbie Price from London – your desk lamp is on its way! VE
Don't miss out on free entry to a vibrant vintage market by the sea!
Held on the first Saturday of every month, at The Royal Arcade, in Boscombe, Dorset. Find out more on www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk
The Hoarde was launched last September as the younger sister to the Decorative Collective. Like its elder sibling, The Hoarde is an interiors website, a portal showcasing stock for sale from dealer members.
The Green Bough Company is an online vintage and antique decorative items store for all things authentically old and characterfully quirky. Upcycled, recycled, salvaged, pre-war, post-war...
If you visit vintage dealer Christine Shepherd’s online boutique at thekula.com you will also want to visit its ever-changing lounge sets at the weekly pop-up shop in London’s Spitalfields Market.
Pop Up Vintage Fairs hold monthly Sunday fairs alternating between the stunning 19th Century French gothic Church of St Stephen’s in Hampstead to the Victorian splendour of the Hampstead Town Hall.
