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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Vintagexplorer No3 Has Arrived!
Our third Issue Is Now Available.
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In this issue of the magazine
Features
- Space Silver ~ Bjorn Wekstom's 1960s jewellery designs
- Commencing Countdown ~ This seasons futuristic catwalks inspired by designers such as Paco Rabanne and Pierre Cardin. By Jo -Ann Fortune
- Vintage in Amsterdam ~ Join the VE Team on a trip to Holland
- Optical Illusions ~ Op Art exhibition of Bridget Riley's Works
- Vintage at Milestones ~ A new Vintage event to be held at a Victorian Museum
- Space ~ Collecting the final frontier with Mark Hill
- My Moonbase Alpha ~ Welcome to Catherine Bujold's Space: 1999 home
- Astro Art ~ Meet David Hardy, who has spent a lifetime illustrating space
- Designing 007 ~ An exhibition which celebrates 50 Years of James Bond
- Celluloid Dreams ~ Jez Speed shares his passion for the sets designed by the incredible Ken Adam
Regulars
- VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
- Calling Cards
- Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
Retro is the future, and YMCA Central Herts have fully embraced the vintage lifestyle with the first YMCA Vintage and Retro shop
Wear It Again Sam, is a shop that brings the fun and individuality back to shopping.
In February, organisers Keith and Sue Henderson of Decorative Fairs returned to The Magnificent St George’s Hall in the heart of Liverpool City Centre
You can’t open a style magazine these days without seeing the word 'vintage' - but how can busy people source one-off treasures without having to spend hours rooting round charity shops or expensive antique shops?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that you were in the south of France at a Brocantes or Vide Greniers (open attic)
We have exciting news from the Frock Me vintage fairs team.
A right Royal do!
Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair - Londons essential fashion event - celebrates its 3rd anniversary in style on Sunday 20th May with 50 cherry picked traders from all corners of the UK specialising in 'quality' vintage apparel and 'authentic' designer pieces fit for a Queen!
Following several years working in French antiques and painted furniture, Justine Hutchinson decided to go into the vintage business, which is when The Green Bough Company was born.
Bored of the same old? Looking for wonderful previously loved treasures, or need a statement piece
Sweetie Pie will take you right back to your childhood - they've recreated the sweet shop of your dreams
April and May are busy months for Pop Up Vintage Fairs who are holding two fairs in Hampstead
The North West's worst kept secret - The Vintage Village at Stockport - is held on the second Sunday of every month throughout the year
The Exeter Vintage and Handmade Fair was the brainchild of Shelley Barns, with the help of her very good friend Cassie, another lovely Devonshire lass!
Pokesdown is Bournemouth’s original vintage quarter and has been since the early 1700s.
On Sunday 6th May, organisers Advintageous, will gather together over 40 stall holders at The Spa in South Bay
York Does Vintage, resides in a magnificent Grade 1 listed building – The Merchant Adventurers Hall.
If you love an eclectic, decorative look, then Nye Antiques will push all your buttons this month with new batch of stock
The TheVintageset.Com is the place for your fix of on trend hand picked vintage!
Wonder Whistle is a small family business that have been running large successful antique fairs for over 30 years
This summer, Wayne and Gerardine Hemingways Vintage Festival is back on 13th-15th July and have teamed up with the award winning Festival producer and live music business MAMA Group to transform the stunning stately home, Boughton Estate in Northamptonshire, into the capital of British culture and cool.
For further information go to www.vintagefestival.com. To book tickets click here http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/artist/207363
Vintagexplorer No2 Has Arrived!
Our Second Issue Is Now Available.
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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
