The Vintage Collective

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.

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Journalist · Jo-ann Fortune

Jo-ann FortuneAs 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.

www.vintagebrighton.com

Fair Organiser · Keeley Harris

Keeley HarrisKeeley 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.

www.discovervintage.co.uk

Investments · Mark Hill

Mark HillMark 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.

www.markhillpublishing.co.uk

Vintage Shop Owner · Ellie Jackson

Ellie JacksonEllie 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

Samaya LingVintage 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.

www.samayalingvintage.com

Mid-Century Furniture · Jez Speed

Jez SpeedJez 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.

www.molecula.co.uk

Motor Expert · Matt Whitney

Matt WhitneyMotoring 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 Magazines

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Vintagexplorer - Issue No10 - June/July 2013

Issue 10 - Jun/Jul 2013

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  • Top Ten Tip-Offs - Louise Ludlam is back with another selection of great vintage items coming up for sale at Fellows in early June
  • Take The Plunge - Go vintage at your local Lido this summer. By Keeley Harris
  • Happy Birthday Sindy - The original British fashion doll turns 50 this year! By Jo-ann Fortune
  • Random Year: 1971 By Alan Ashby
  • Know Your Heritage - Colin Pill shines a light on British designer Robert Heritage
  • Poole Party -  Join the pool of Mid-century collectors who’ve splashed out on the ultimate in British Art Pottery from the 1950s
  • Driving on Holy Gasoline! - Jerry Chatabox tells us how to get our kicks pre ‘66 at the Hot Rod Hayride
  • Bespoke Vintage Bicycling -  with Paul Stewart at this year’s Tweed Run

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  • VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
  • Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
  • Calling Cards
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Vintagexplorer - Issue No9 - Apr/May 2013

Issue No9 - Apr/May 2013

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  • 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

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  • VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
  • Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
  • Calling Cards
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Vintagexplorer - Issue No8 - Feb/Mar 2013

Issue No8 - Feb/Mar 2013

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  • 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

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  • VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
  • Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
  • Calling Cards
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Vintagexplorer - Issue No7 - Dec/Jan 2013

Issue No7 - Dec/Jan 2013

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  • Party Time – Vintage Style - Everyone round to Samaya Ling’s place!
  • Rock the Baroque! - Unleash the Royalty in any outfit. By Jo-ann Fortune
  • Batteries Not Included - The nostalgic appeal of vintage board games. By Karyn Sparks
  • If you can’t Beeton...join them! - Karyn Sparks discovers Mrs. Beeton’s Household Management book at her local fair
  • Little Shop of Horrors - Delve into Viktor Wynd’s collection of Naturalia, Taxidermy, Zoology, Entomology and Osteology
  • Radio Times - Find out why Paul Stewart goes gaga over his collection of old Bakelite Radios
  • Quistgaard - How Scandanavian design genius Jens Harold Quistgaard captivated the world. By Colin Pill
  • For the man who wants for nothing - VE turns back the clock to the days when a gentleman really was a gentleman. By Margaret Gaskin
  • Mantiques Gift Guide - If you’re looking to buy something for the chap in your life; look no further than our guide to vintage inspiration

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  • VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
  • Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
  • Calling Cards
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Vintagexplorer - Issue No6 - Oct/Nov 2012

Issue No6 - Oct/Nov 2012

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  • Collectamaniacs ~ Three fascinating collections coming up for auction in Bristol this November
  • Country Chic ~ This season's vintage country classics. By Samaya Ling
  • Living The Vintage Life ~ Blogger Charly Surry meets photographer Mat Keller to discuss his 'Southern Retro Project'
  • Barbara Hulanicki ~ From Brighton to Biba and back again.  By Jo-ann Fortune
  • VE does Brussels ~ Join Karyn Sparks on a trip to Belguim and the Brussels Design Market
  • Cadovius ~ Danish designer Poul Cadovius. By Colin Pill
  • In Pole Position - Brooklands ~ Britain's first motor racing track.  By Karyn Sparks
  • The Savvy Six ~ VE has selected six 'must have' items of clothing for today's gent from the fabulous new book Vintage Menswear

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  • VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
  • Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
  • Calling Cards
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Vintagexplorer - Issue No5 - Aug/Sept 2012

Issue No5 - Aug/Sep 2012

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  • Ten Top Tip-Offs ~ Specialist, Louise Ludlum selects her ten favourite items coming up for auction this September
  • The (not so) New Look ~ Jo-ann Fortune explains why 50's style dresses won't be labelled old hat anytime soon
  • POP! ~ Rachel Giles takes us on a tour of London's newest design, culture and fashion exhibition
  • Your Inspection Welcome ~ A new coffee table book offers readers a private tour around ten vintage inspired homes
  • Cocktail Hour ~ Join Kat Lowe to find out what went on in the 1950s when then the sun went down...
  • Plan G ~ Colin Pill tells us how, and why, to become a collector of stylish G-Plan furniture
  • I'm Mandy. Fly Me ~ Read all about the 'highlife' of the 50s with Karyn Sparks and discover the endless collecting possibilities
  • A Bit on the Side ~ Take a trip in a chair; the motorcycle sidecar, the quintessential British classic.  By Karyn Sparks
  • Back to Black ~ Find out why Ellie Jackson believes old school vinyl is the best

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  • VE News ~ A round-up of what's happening in the vintage world
  • Random Year: 1928 ~ by Alan Ashby
  • Vintage Village ~ A new venture set to become Wiltshire's Vintage Quarter
  • Your Nationwide Guide to Vintage Events
  • Calling Cards
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