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Vintage shopping brings about the adrenaline rush and sense of creative opportunity I associate with sneaking items from my sister\u2019s closet as a child. So, it seemed only fitting that I invite my sister to explore London\u2019s vintage possibilities on a guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe participated in the Voraciously Vintage Tour<\/a> through Fashion Tours London<\/a>, curated by Cindy Lawford. Voraciously Vintage caters to lovers of fashion from the 1920s through to the 1980s. The tour is a nostalgic journey with visits to some of London’s most iconic vintage clothing stores. Fashion Tours London also offers a range of other experiences, including tours of Savile Row, Marylebone, Brick Lane, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/London-Vintage-Fashion-6-771x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHistory Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe began our day in Notting Hill\u2014the colorful bit of London immortalized by the 1999 film. Before meeting Cindy, I never questioned what else this neighborhood was famous for. She brimmed with enthusiasm as she shared facts about the market\u2019s beginnings in the 19th<\/sup> century and the growth of \u201crag and bone\u201d men during the 1940s. It’s been such a vital part of London that Cindy stated, \u201cIf we lose the market, we lose London.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/London-Vintage-Fashion-3-771x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFashion Friends<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nHaving studied fashion history extensively, Cindy provided expertise on tailoring and British designers. She introduced us around the market. I often feel overwhelmed by the amount of clothes or crowds, but Cindy\u2019s familiarity with various vendors helped take the experience to a more personal level. Once again, I felt the excitement of possibilities as we sorted through storied fashions\u2014this time with permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHerbie Mershon made unique works of art by restoring rejected coats. In a vibrant shop, Karen sold dresses with magically intact ostrich feathers. Connie Sykes peered out from between magenta bangs and bifocals as she recounted her days owning a velvet factory and transitioning to vintage. Apparently, it’s not uncommon to see fashion deities like Kate Moss browsing these racks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/London-Vintage-Fashion-2-771x1024.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDesigner Finds <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCindy is a deft guide to immersion in the world of vintage fashion, teaching about the history of different styles, their cultural significance, and how they’ve influenced modern fashion trends. We analyzed labels from the likes of Vivienne Westwood<\/a>, Angela Gore, and Ossie Clark\u2014Cindy was able to recount the history of the houses and their various collaborations, trademarks, and scandals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIn a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Taking It Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThroughout the tour, we also found valuable tips and insights on how to incorporate vintage pieces into our current wardrobes. As conversation flowed with vendors, they talked about various means of upcycling and merging pieces from various eras. They often feature pieces from different time periods with similar patterns or silhouettes\u2014showing how trends often come back around and are not isolated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/London-Vintage-Fashion-5-771x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air. The Voraciously Vintage Tour is an opportunity to see London and British fashion from a unique and personal angle. It also brings back the fading pastime of bonding over clothing. My sister and I are far too old to fight over shared sweaters, but we can still share a laugh about trying on skirts in open market stalls and falling in love with vintage lace we\u2019d have no occasion to wear. If you don\u2019t leave this London vintage shopping tour with a few designer staples, you\u2019re sure to leave with timeless memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Words & Photos by Emma Voigt<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMore to Love!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHistory Lessons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWe began our day in Notting Hill\u2014the colorful bit of London immortalized by the 1999 film. Before meeting Cindy, I never questioned what else this neighborhood was famous for. She brimmed with enthusiasm as she shared facts about the market\u2019s beginnings in the 19th<\/sup> century and the growth of \u201crag and bone\u201d men during the 1940s. It’s been such a vital part of London that Cindy stated, \u201cIf we lose the market, we lose London.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFashion Friends<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nHaving studied fashion history extensively, Cindy provided expertise on tailoring and British designers. She introduced us around the market. I often feel overwhelmed by the amount of clothes or crowds, but Cindy\u2019s familiarity with various vendors helped take the experience to a more personal level. Once again, I felt the excitement of possibilities as we sorted through storied fashions\u2014this time with permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHerbie Mershon made unique works of art by restoring rejected coats. In a vibrant shop, Karen sold dresses with magically intact ostrich feathers. Connie Sykes peered out from between magenta bangs and bifocals as she recounted her days owning a velvet factory and transitioning to vintage. Apparently, it’s not uncommon to see fashion deities like Kate Moss browsing these racks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDesigner Finds <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCindy is a deft guide to immersion in the world of vintage fashion, teaching about the history of different styles, their cultural significance, and how they’ve influenced modern fashion trends. We analyzed labels from the likes of Vivienne Westwood<\/a>, Angela Gore, and Ossie Clark\u2014Cindy was able to recount the history of the houses and their various collaborations, trademarks, and scandals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIn a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Taking It Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThroughout the tour, we also found valuable tips and insights on how to incorporate vintage pieces into our current wardrobes. As conversation flowed with vendors, they talked about various means of upcycling and merging pieces from various eras. They often feature pieces from different time periods with similar patterns or silhouettes\u2014showing how trends often come back around and are not isolated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air. The Voraciously Vintage Tour is an opportunity to see London and British fashion from a unique and personal angle. It also brings back the fading pastime of bonding over clothing. My sister and I are far too old to fight over shared sweaters, but we can still share a laugh about trying on skirts in open market stalls and falling in love with vintage lace we\u2019d have no occasion to wear. If you don\u2019t leave this London vintage shopping tour with a few designer staples, you\u2019re sure to leave with timeless memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Words & Photos by Emma Voigt<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMore to Love!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFashion Friends<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nHaving studied fashion history extensively, Cindy provided expertise on tailoring and British designers. She introduced us around the market. I often feel overwhelmed by the amount of clothes or crowds, but Cindy\u2019s familiarity with various vendors helped take the experience to a more personal level. Once again, I felt the excitement of possibilities as we sorted through storied fashions\u2014this time with permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHerbie Mershon made unique works of art by restoring rejected coats. In a vibrant shop, Karen sold dresses with magically intact ostrich feathers. Connie Sykes peered out from between magenta bangs and bifocals as she recounted her days owning a velvet factory and transitioning to vintage. Apparently, it’s not uncommon to see fashion deities like Kate Moss browsing these racks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDesigner Finds <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCindy is a deft guide to immersion in the world of vintage fashion, teaching about the history of different styles, their cultural significance, and how they’ve influenced modern fashion trends. We analyzed labels from the likes of Vivienne Westwood<\/a>, Angela Gore, and Ossie Clark\u2014Cindy was able to recount the history of the houses and their various collaborations, trademarks, and scandals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\nIn a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Taking It Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThroughout the tour, we also found valuable tips and insights on how to incorporate vintage pieces into our current wardrobes. As conversation flowed with vendors, they talked about various means of upcycling and merging pieces from various eras. They often feature pieces from different time periods with similar patterns or silhouettes\u2014showing how trends often come back around and are not isolated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air. The Voraciously Vintage Tour is an opportunity to see London and British fashion from a unique and personal angle. It also brings back the fading pastime of bonding over clothing. My sister and I are far too old to fight over shared sweaters, but we can still share a laugh about trying on skirts in open market stalls and falling in love with vintage lace we\u2019d have no occasion to wear. If you don\u2019t leave this London vintage shopping tour with a few designer staples, you\u2019re sure to leave with timeless memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Words & Photos by Emma Voigt<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMore to Love!<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHerbie Mershon made unique works of art by restoring rejected coats. In a vibrant shop, Karen sold dresses with magically intact ostrich feathers. Connie Sykes peered out from between magenta bangs and bifocals as she recounted her days owning a velvet factory and transitioning to vintage. Apparently, it’s not uncommon to see fashion deities like Kate Moss browsing these racks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cindy is a deft guide to immersion in the world of vintage fashion, teaching about the history of different styles, their cultural significance, and how they’ve influenced modern fashion trends. We analyzed labels from the likes of Vivienne Westwood<\/a>, Angela Gore, and Ossie Clark\u2014Cindy was able to recount the history of the houses and their various collaborations, trademarks, and scandals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Throughout the tour, we also found valuable tips and insights on how to incorporate vintage pieces into our current wardrobes. As conversation flowed with vendors, they talked about various means of upcycling and merging pieces from various eras. They often feature pieces from different time periods with similar patterns or silhouettes\u2014showing how trends often come back around and are not isolated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a world where fast fashion dominates, taking the time to appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage clothing is a breath of fresh air. The Voraciously Vintage Tour is an opportunity to see London and British fashion from a unique and personal angle. It also brings back the fading pastime of bonding over clothing. My sister and I are far too old to fight over shared sweaters, but we can still share a laugh about trying on skirts in open market stalls and falling in love with vintage lace we\u2019d have no occasion to wear. If you don\u2019t leave this London vintage shopping tour with a few designer staples, you\u2019re sure to leave with timeless memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Words & Photos by Emma Voigt<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDesigner Finds <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Taking It Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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