Friday 15 July 2011

Invitation to a party

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We didn’t actually have an official invite but who would miss the opportunity on a sunny summer evening to have a glass of Babycham and attend a vintage fashion show?

The scene was set…..

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I think Michael grabbed the best seat in the house…

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The whole shop is dressed……

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and on with the show………(I am not a fashion photographer, as you can see)…

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The dress below was brought in by one of the dealers at the Old Pill Factory, who has a vast collection of clothing, this particular one is not for sale as it was made in the 60’s by her Mother, an artist, who also designed and printed the fabric.

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What is your favourite period for fashion?

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Everyone worked really hard to put the evening together, it was fabulous and many congratulations to Fiona for pulling it all together.

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Oh yes, if you are wondering, Michael was fed before we went, The Old Plough in Witney is a very old Inn, with a lovely tapas menu, not knowing the portion sizes we over ordered, but M still managed to polish most of it off, and leave room for nibbles at the show!

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To finish, the window that greated the visitors, Lloyd Loom & toile

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A great evening, thank you girls and boys.

Oh yes and I bumped into an old friend that I hadn’t seen for 10 years, more of Shelley and her B&B in Burford coming soon.(If you are visiting and would like info, please get in touch or visit Cotland House)

7 comments:

  1. What a lovely evening and the photos are great. You had some brave boys modelling! I love the style from the 30's right through to the 50's but not so keen on the 60's & 70's. M x

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  2. What a fantastic evening, the models look wonderful. I love the picture of M looking at all that lovely food, it looks delicious.
    Jo xx

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  3. lovely idea, lovely evening, lovely pics!
    x

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  4. Looks like a great evening including the food and wine. I love 40s and 50s fashion but am fascinated by the detailing on clothing from earlier periods too.
    Ann x

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  5. Looks fantastic! I love the fashions from the 40s and 50s, but those guys and gals make everything look amazing!
    Liz

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  6. That looked like a fantastic evening!

    Sandie xx

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