Delpierre Antiques , Deal , Kent www . delpierreantiques . co . uk
Although Delpierre Antiques once mostly offered stunning antique furniture , and has done since 1998 , there is more here than meets the eye . Vintage clothing has made a big impact on Depierre Antiques and now you can find a special , unique piece that is completely you . Every era from the 20s to the 70s is accounted for within the stock held here , and all of it is sourced by the owner . And as a bonus , there is a collection of the most exquisite and beautiful vintage wedding dresses .
Benjamin Brown Vintage , Pett , East Sussex www . benjaminbrownvintage . com
Benjamin Brown Vintage came about when Donna Gilbert ( who has always loved vintage fashion and has a City & Guilds qualification in fashion and dressmaking ) wanted to find a prom dress for her daughter . But she couldn ’ t . Not on the rack anyway . So a search for a vintage prom dress and then the alterations to make the perfect frock fit actually turned into a successful and thriving small business .
Every vintage garment offers a timeless appeal which is why it can take a long time to find in the midst of other , less well crafted , less attractive pieces . But with Benjamin Brown Vintage , you don ’ t have to do the searching – each piece can be sourced for you , and when you do spot the one you just have to have , alternations can be done to make sure it fits beautifully . These really are made to measure , one of a kind , utterly stunning garments .
Not only that , but there is also a range of 1950sinspired dresses which have been made to capture the vibe and the essence of the time – and each one is unique .
Revival Vintage , Canterbury , Kent www . revivalscanterbury . co . uk
This is the kind of shop you can spend many a happy hour in , simply browsing . But it ’ s unlikely you ’ ll leave without purchasing at least one lovely vintage item , and as there are garments from every era over the last 90 years , there is plenty to choose from . For an independent and , let ’ s face it , niche shop such as this to still be in business after 25 years is testament to the great service , fabulous stock ( and frocks ), and the love that so many people have for wonderful vintage clothing .
Linda Chivers Boutique , Arundel , West Sussex www . arundelantiques . co . uk
Linda Chivers opened her special boutique in the Arundel Bridge Antiques Centre so that she could share her love of retro and vintage clothing with others . Little did she know that it would soon become the must-see sensation of the area , with people travelling for miles around to come and buy her unique vintage finds . As long as the garment is made of natural fibres , Linda is bound to love it , which means her customers will too . A love of vintage comes from a love of style and beautiful things – and it shouldn ’ t matter how old the clothes are if they look stunning . Linda finds most of the stock for her boutique in charity shops and at specialist auctions – even car boot sales . And people bring items to the shop for her to appraise too .
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