After attending the fall show for several years in a row, I skipped a couple of years, and realized I missed the chats with the vendors and fellow vintage fans, so I made a point of scheduling my trip to coincide with this year's fall show. I've written about the show several times, and many of the vendors recognize me, so it felt a bit like old home week when I walked in the show and immediate saw Justine at the Hollywood and Vine booth. She was wearing a dress by American designer Claire McCardell that she was debating about purchasing.
Justine, in the Claire McCardell dress she ended up buying
I had followed House of Edgertor on Instagram for quite a while, so it was nice to meet Robin, the face behind the shop. It was her first time as a vendor at the show. Rag Riot Vintage, owned by Robin's friend Kat, (right) shared the booth with her.
I always look forward to re-connecting with Meika, owner of Another Man's Treasure. Meika and her family have recently re-located to Los Angeles, and I was interested to hear how she was adjusting to West Coast life.
Dr. Colleen Darnell, aka the Vintage Egyptologist, and her partner John were easily the best dressed couple I saw when I was at the show. I've since started following her on Instagram, and her posts are a winning combination of exquisitely styled vintage gowns and fascinating facts about Egyptian history.
I spotted this woman from quite a distance away (how could you not?) and I wanted to know more about her. Her name is Apryl Miller, and she's an artist who creates bold and colourful installations, collages, paintings and sculptures that have been showcased on MTV, HGTV, and in national and international publications. The necklace she's wearing is one of her pieces.
Earlier in the day, the woman on the left had stopped to talk to Valerie, and I was totally enthralled by her multi-layered denim outfit and silver jewellery. When I saw her visiting with her friend Vivian Hill (aka 'Lady V', Life Coach and Vintage dealer), at Hill's booth, I took the opportunity to ask them for a photo.
I've featured displays from Lisa Victoria Vintage in many of my previous posts about the Vintage Show and for good reason - she always has some of the most beautiful pieces in the show at her booth. Case in point - look at the detail (see below) in the cream embroidered robe between the two 1930's dresses in the above display.
Isn't the dragon spectacular?
This marvelous (and possibly uncomfortable) beaded bodysuit was available at Vintage With a Twist
Rag Riot has some beautiful capes in their booth, including this one
I was smitten with this bold black and white coat from Lofty Vintage
Each show features a special exhibit that focuses on a specific theme or designer, and for this show, the spotlight was on Claude Montana, cult figure, and one of the most celebrated designers of the 1980's. Regina, owner of Vintage Le Monde had one of Montana's perfectly peachy mongolian lamb coats in her booth.
This exquisite beaded 1920's dress was at the RC Moore Vintage and Millinery booth
Just look at that beading!
Another fantastic piece from Vintage Le Monde - the Bird/Fish jacket is by Hella Rotthoff
The next Manhattan Vintage Show will be held January 31st and February 1st, 2020
at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St., New York, NY
The next Manhattan Vintage Show will be held January 31st and February 1st, 2020
at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th St., New York, NY
What a stylish bunch - especially you in your black maxi!
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with Dr. Colleen Darnell after seeing her in a wonderful TV series in the UK - isn't she fabulous?
That fish jacket should be yours and the embroidered cape mine! xxx
I agree - Dr. Darnell IS fabulous! Her IG feed is a never-ending parade of squee-worthy 30's evening gowns. I would definitely wear that fish jacket, and I can definitely see you wearing that cape.
Deleteooo,ooo, it's all good enough to eat. How could you not be there?! I agree, that fish jacket has your name all over it. And what did you get...?
ReplyDeleteI really want to go to this one year. It's on my wish list. Did you buy anything? I know the prices are through the roof.
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The prices are very high - it's rare to find anything under $100, but I picked up a couple of things. I wore one of them (the long patterned grey tunic/shirt) on my IG and the other was a cotton black and red striped short jacket. Neither were very expensive.
DeleteThe black and white coat from Lofty Vintage really rings my bell - did you get it? I also adore the Claude Montana coat!
ReplyDeleteI don't know that I would travel to go to a vintage fair (although you're slightly closer to NYC than me!!), but I really like seeing the same vendors - I have a few at the local shows who remember me, and know I like copper jewelry.
Dr. Colleen Darnell looks like Phryne Fisher from Ms. Fisher's Mysteries! Wow, what an amazing dress she has on.
Thank you for bringing us this glimpse of this show!
Did not buy the coat, Lofty Vintage has gorgeous stuff, but all of it is very high priced. It's really more of a place to go and look, but not necessarily buy as there is very little that is priced under $100. There's always lots of other things to do when I go, so I never just go for the Vintage Show. Dr. Darnell does remind me of Phryne Fisher! She has a gasp-worthy collection of 1930's gowns.
DeleteGoing to this event again was clearly the right choice! How inspiring it is to see all this through your keen eyes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous event, it looks like heaven and it's such a great thing that some vendors remember you from previous visits!. I always love to see some pics of the magnificent clothes (the embroidered dragon!!) but my favourite thing is to see so many stylish people dressed in vintage (included yourself!, you look fabulously elegant!). Thanks for those links, I'm glad to discover some interesting people!
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ReplyDeleteGa, ga, ga, the sound of me looking at all those pieces. Can you imagine what it would be like to be loaded walking around there? Hahaha! I'd need a shopping cart! And a private plane to fly me home. So divine. But like you, I would be highly entertained just browsing and meeting people. And what a fine bunch you ran into. You fit right in yourself. So glad you had a fantastic time!
I would have gone mad I think. What perfect pieces.
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