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Vintage Style Guides

The 20th Century provides us with a wealth of style inspiration influenced by society of the time, each decade giving us a new silhouette. Most of us have a favourite decade... chic drop waist styles of the 1920s, wilowy and superbly cut 1930s dresses, draping and clever cutting of the 1940s, the fabulous glamour of the 1950s or the chic sophistication of the early 60s. Whatever your leanings - check out our style guides to help you find your favourite decade...

1920’s Vintage Style Guide

The era of the drop waist & cloche hat - from Flapper to Chanel's LBD. 

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1930’s Vintage Style Guide

The design deco and era of the bias cut - from Hollywood Glam to Sports Casual.

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1940’s Vintage Style Guide

The era of war and utilty but also a time of change - from Land Army to Film Noir.

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1950’s Vintage Style Guide

The golden age of couture fashion was full skirt or pencil, capris and sweater girls.

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1960’s Vintage Style Guide

The era of Pan Am, Madmen and Jackie O chic. Fashion was in transition.

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1970’s Vintage Style Guide

Disco & the return to decadence

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Goodwood Revival Style Guide

Looking for ideas for Goodwood Revival? Look no further with our  style guide.

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1940s Blouses: Styles, Fabrics & How to Wear Them Today

1940s Blouses: Styles, Fabrics & How to Wear Them Today

Why we love a 1940s Blouse The 1940s was a decade defined by resilience, practicality and subtle elegance. This is super evident in the blouses women wore every day -...
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The 1940s Tea Dress

The 1940s Tea Dress

Reflections on my love affair with the 1940s tea dress - the dress that capture effortless femininity in one flowing swoop
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1976: Celebrating 50 Years of Style

1976: Celebrating 50 Years of Style

We're all about exploring glamour. In our second capsule collection of the year, we turn our attention to the supreme glamour of 1976! Inspired by BIBA, Ossie, Celia Birtwell and...
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