Wednesday 26 November 2014

Sunday Telegraph - Britain's 50 Best Vintage Boutiques

We are pleased to announce Vintage Modes were included in the top 50 Best Vintage Boutiques in The Sunday Telegraph's Stella supplement!

The accolade comes at a good time, just as Vintage Modes had risen from the ashes, so to speak. As you may all know, Vintage Modes and the whole lower ground floor succumbed to major flooding after a bout of heavy rain in the summer. And so the long process of the refurbishment of Vintage Modes began. During this time some members of the Vintage Modes collective concentrated on taking part in vintage fairs, remained active on social media and continued to have items featured in fashion shoots for various magazines.

Vintage Modes is now open for business, we hope you can pay us a visit and see why we have been included in The Sunday Telegraph's Britain's 50 Best Fashion Boutiques!



If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Monday 22 September 2014

LOVE Magazine



Cara Delevingne wearing Vintage Modes' 70's Biba blouse on the cover of LOVE A/W 2014.

Styling : Katie Grand. Photo : Liz Collins.

Tuesday 26 August 2014

POP UP SHOP - GRAYS MEWS - 28TH & 29TH AUGUST 2014

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

As Vintage Modes - at Grays Antiques - is shut due to flooding, we are having a Pop Up Shop on Thursday and Friday, 28th and 29th August 2014.  There will be clothes, accessories and jewellery.  Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery will be taking party.  I will not be showing my usual stock - that is all locked away - safe from the damp!  Instead I will be having a sale of small items at give away prices!  Small things get lost amongst the larger items in my shop.  A lot of the brooches, for example, will be priced at £5.  Do visit the shop.  It will be upstairs above Grays Mews - in the Music Room - from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. #PopUpShopGraysAntiques  #PopUpShopVintageModes  #PopUpShopGillianHorsupVintageJewellery

Vintage Modes at Grays Antiques Pop Up!

Love Pop-Ups! With Vintage Modes currently closed because of the flood, the dealers of Vintage Modes will be part of a pop-up in The Music Room at Grays Antiques on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August. Please pop in if you are in the West End, we would love to see you! https://www.facebook.com/events/1457161271212045/

Monday 18 August 2014

Vintage Quartz Watch by I.Magnin

http://www.arabellabianco.co.uk/watches/vintage-silver-tone-watch.html

On Sunday 10th August, the basement of Grays Mews was flooded and Vintage Modes is currently closed. Refurbishment is underway!

Here is a fabulous silver tone vintage quartz watch by I.Magnin. I.Magnin was a high fashion department store based in San Francisco, California. Marilyn Monroe shopped at I.Magnin in Beverly Hills! From Arabella Bianco at Vintage Modes, £115 - www.arabellabianco.co.uk

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Monday 28 July 2014

Wonderland

Alexander Jordan and Hayley Caine immerse us in a hazy ’70s dream world in their sun-fueled fashion story featuring items from Vintage Modes. Styled by Hayley Caine.

Dress by Vintage Modes

Hat by Vintage Modes

Shirt by Jean Muir @ Vintage Modes

Dress by Vintage Modes

Coat, shirt and trousers by Vintage Modes

Coat by Vintage Modes

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

A Visual Delight

A visit to Vintage Modes will ensure you leave with the item you were looking for, whether it be an owl brooch, silk scarf, coral buttons, bakelite bangle, paisley print blouse or 1950s kitten heels. This chic boudoir has an abundance of fashionable pieces...

Eye catching costume jewellery and buttons

Orange Accessories (you will also find accessories in all colours of the rainbow)

Chic vintage clothing galore

Hats to go with every outfit!
 
Scarves & Accessories

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Vintage Gold Plated Ball Necklace by Trifari

http://www.arabellabianco.co.uk/necklaces/vintage-gold-plated-ball-necklace-trifari.html

Vintage gold plated necklace stamped Trifari, circa 1950s.
The hook is signed Trifari, and there is also the original Trifari tag which is a crown on top of the letter T.
It has an attractive textured design with shiny gold balls. This is an unusual and beautiful Trifari necklace of the highest quality!
From Arabella Bianco at Vintage Modes, £95 - www.arabellabianco.co.uk

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Wednesday 2 July 2014

July Star Buys


Perfect for a garden party: Floral skirt with matching shorts and handbag

Ideal for cool summer evenings: 1920s multi coloured jumper

A chic summer outfit: Cream straw hat, blue silk 1920s jumper, 1970s/80s Romeo Gigli skirt

All items posted are for sale. 

If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Wednesday 25 June 2014

Summer Accessories



  1. Vintage gold plated and rhinestone heart bracelet, c1980s
  2. Vintage carved Edelweiss earrings
  3. Antique Victorian brooch, with a compartment for hair on the reverse
  4. Vintage dress clip, in a leaf design, with a faux turquoise and blue glass stones
  5. Gold tone and coral glass charm bracelet, c1950s
  6. Vintage marcasite deer brooch

All items above are available at Arabella Bianco, Vintage Modes.

If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Monday 16 June 2014

Vintage Japan 'Pearls' for June!

http://www.arabellabianco.co.uk/earrings/vintage-white-pink-faux-pearl-earrings-Japan.html The birthstone for June is the pearl!

This gorgeous pair of white and pale pink faux pearl earrings are signed Japan, £12.50.
The faux pearls have a beautiful glow. These are quality hand wired earrings made in Japan circa 1950s.

After the second world war, large quantities of low cost jewellery were made in Japan, as labour was cheap.  This jewellery was however very well made, and the pearls were used by high end designers such as Miriam Haskell.

Friday 13 June 2014

EXQUISITE - VINTAGE PAINTED FLOWERS BROOCH

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

This brooch - probably dating from the 1950's - was made by one of the few British costume jewellery companies that actually put their name on some of what they produced!  The firm was called W.A.P. Watson Ltd. and they were based in Solihull.  They started in 1914 and went out of production in the 1970's.  This brooch has painted flowers on gilt metal.  See description on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - price £45 reference 2636.

Wednesday 21 May 2014

Vintage Modes: A Sneak Peek

Tucked away in in the basement of Grays Mews beneath the hustle and bustle of London's most famous thoroughfares, you will find Vintage Modes, a true hidden gem.

As soon as you enter, you are transported to a chic boudoir of a bygone era, when elegant clothing was the norm and exceptional costume jewellery was plentiful.

Whether you are looking for a flapper dress, bouclé knit suit, silk shawl, pillbox hat, bakelite bangle or a classic pearl necklace to set off your perfect outfit, Vintage Modes is the ultimate fashion destination.

Vintage clothing and accessories, offered by Susie Nelson and June Victor

Costume jewellery, offered by  Unicorn 

Costume jewellery, offered by Gillian Horsup

Vintage clothing and accessories, offered by Susie Nelson and June Victor

Costume jewellery and accessories, offered by Arabella Bianco


Costume jewellery, at Arabella Bianco

1950s floral net and satin cocktail dress, offered by Susie Nelson, 1950s organza stole offered by Arabella Bianco



All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Monday 19 May 2014

Vintage Modes in Grays Antiques Centre

Thank you so much dear Decades of Elegance for your lovely blog post!

photo (2)Unexpected new streets in Londonphoto (1)
One of my favourite things about London is discovering a whole new world around the corner of my familiar path.  The other day it was a street, just one down from my usual walk, that I suddenly stumbled across – where rows of tall, Victorian buildings covered in roses stretched up towards the sky and vaults led into the most beautiful little mews.

My favourite is of course when this unexpected finding has something to do with antique jewellery, and today I will take you along to a treasure trove that in the very heart of London’s Mayfair:

Grays Antique Centre, Mayfair, Vintage Modes

Continue reading ...

Wednesday 7 May 2014

Put a Spring in your Step



All items above are for sale at Arabella Bianco, visit the website here.

If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays Mews in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

Monday 28 April 2014

Vintage Trifari 'Diamonds' for April!

http://www.arabellabianco.co.uk/necklaces/vintage-april-birthday-ribbon-necklace-trifari.html The birthstone for April is the diamond!
This beautiful brushed gold plated necklace and bracelet by Trifari is from Trifari's Birthday Collection, rhinestones for April.
Stunning jewellery for a wedding or special occasion!  £120.
Trifari was born in Naples but emigrated to New York in 1902. Gustavo Trifari began his own business in 1918 when he met Leo Kraussman. They were joined by Carl Fishel, in 1925. In 1975 the company was bought by Hallmark, and since then has been taken over by several companies. In 2000 production was finally moved overseas which brought an end to high quality signed Trifari jewellery.

Saturday 26 April 2014

Where to find Vintage Costume Jewellery in London ...

Hello dear Readers, from newbie Arabella Bianco!

We specialise in 1950s to 1980s vintage costume jewellery, and have been at Vintage Modes for almost a month.

Our slogan is 'fun fashion with a difference' - fun, sometimes quirky, and just that little bit different.

Many of our items are one of a kind, and some have a fascinating history too!


If you are in the West End please pop by, we would love to see you!

Friday 25 April 2014

YELLOW BAKELITE DICE - SOLID PERFUME CONTAINER

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk


This is an Art Deco solid perfume pot in the shape of a yellow Bakelite dice.  It is one of the novelty perfume pots from the period.  Unfortunately there is no perfume left inside.  See full description on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - reference 2617 B138/1 price £40.

Tuesday 22 April 2014

Financial Times - How to Spend It Magazine

This month a pair of 1930s silk stockings from Vintage Modes were featured in the Financial Times How to Spend It magazine. 


Styling : Peter Aluuan. Photo : Yuval Hen.

Monday 21 April 2014

KIGU FLYING SAUCER COMPACT - 1950'S

All items posted are for sale. If you have any queries please leave a comment or visit us at Grays in Mayfair, London Alternatively you can call us on 020 7409 0400 or email info@vintagemodes.co.uk

This is the 1950's famous Kigu Flying Saucer compact in the deep blue colour and without the musical mechanism.  There was a lot of interest in space travel in the 1950's.  The compact is in good condition and a full description is give on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - and the compact will be in my shop at Vintage Modes.  Price £295 reference 2616 B133/36.  I always have a selection of interesting compacts in my shop.

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