Tuesday 29 March 2016

Rainbow Bright

Items from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery were recently featured in a vibrant photoshoot for YOU magazine.



Feeling inspired by the vivid colours, we put together a selection of items from Vintage Modes in a spectrum of rainbow colours!

Red
Gilt metal ladybird clip-on earrings, from Unicorn

Orange
Vintage orange bakelite clip earrings, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Yellow
1960s yellow silk flower brooch, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Green
Green chiffon 1960s blouse by Hart of London, from June Victor at Vintage Modes

Blue
Blue Art glass necklace by Butler & Wilson, from Arabella Bianco

Indigo
Vintage diamante necklace, from Arabella Bianco

 Violet
Vintage violet floral necklace, bracelet and earring set, from Unicorn


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

Tuesday 22 March 2016

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

With Easter just around the corner, our inspiration is taken from an illustration featured in 'The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady,' by Edith Holden. The book, penned in 1906, records in meticulous detail personal observations of flora and fauna of the English countryside with illustrations, anecdotes and writings.

For many years, Holden's diary passed through the family of her husband Ernest until it was inherited by her great niece Rowena Stott. While a student at Exeter in the 1970s, Stott took the diary to a local publisher, Webb & Bower, who were instantly enamored by the delicate watercolours of flowers and nature. It was first published by the company in 1977 and subsequently became a Sunday Times best seller, where it stayed for a record breaking 63 weeks earning it a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. Holden's charming illustrations also became fashionable during this period, adorning hugely successful ranges of ceramics, stationery, and home furnishings. 

In honour of 'The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady', we have put together a selection of Easter themed vintage costume jewellery, based on Holden's "April" illustration.


April, 'The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady' by Edith Holden

A selection of "April" inspired jewellery - see descriptions below

White flower earrings (in egg box), 1950s; Purple aurora borealis 1950s glass earrings; Green beaded vintage necklace, c1940; Green circle confetti earrings; Vintage ceramic floral brooch; Vintage yellow and amber glass necklace, all offered by Arabella Bianco.

Celluloid egg jewellery box, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery.

Rabbit brooch by Erstwilder, offered by Unicorn.


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

Tuesday 15 March 2016

Spring Fashion

It's almost that time, when the skies turn a wondrous shade of blue, the flowers bloom, the birds chirp merrily and the animals and insects come out to play. Spring is a delightful time of rebirth and rejuvenation and this does not only apply to nature, but also to our wardrobe! We have put together a joyous selection of Spring themed vintage costume jewellery and fashion. So go on, buy vintage and put a spring in your step!


First Row: 1960s yellow silk flower brooch, Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery;  John Marks 1960s jacket , June Victor; 1930s celluloid flower pendant necklace, Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery; Vintage coral pink glass flower earrings, Arabella Bianco.

Second Row: Vintage gold plated green rhinestone necklace by Trifari, Arabella Bianco; Vintage sterling flower brooch by Bond Boyd, Arabella Bianco; Gilt metal ladybird clip-on earrings, Unicorn; 1960s Lilac flower clip-on earrings, Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery.

Third Row: Léa Stein rabbit brooch; Green & gold metallic effect clip-on earrings; Gilt metal black and turquoise tip flower brooch; Celluloid metal butterfly brooch, Mid Century, all offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery.

Fourth Row: Gold tone insect brooch with faux pearls, c1980s, Unicorn; 1960s metal flower brooch, 1950s Reverse painted bird brooch, Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery; Painted velvet skirt and matching belt, 1960s, June Victor.

Fifth Row: Marcel Fenez floral & check print dress, June Victor; 1950s Glass flower & leaves clip-ons, Mid century white floral necklace, Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery; Gilt metal and white enamel flower brooch, Unicorn.


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 14 March 2016

VOGUE

April 2016

Vintage jewellery from Gillian Horsup is featured in a vintage themed photoshoot.

Plus, vintage cameo earrings from Arabella Bianco is featured in the 'A Walk in the Park' photoshoot.


Rewind, Press, Play






A Walk in the Park









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

Tuesday 8 March 2016

A Vintage Wedding

The wedding season is nigh! For those of you planning a wedding day full of romantic nostalgia and vintage fun, take inspiration from the unique vintage wedding dresses and accessories available at Vintage Modes. 

Buying vintage is one of the best ways to recycle, you are doing your bit to help the earth.  You will also stand out of the crowd and make a statement in your own style - you’ll never see someone else wearing the same dress, and they were often made with superior expertise. Not only that, it has a past life and evokes nostalgia; it is simply fascinating to wonder whose life each piece was a part of before it became a part of yours. 

A vintage themed wedding strays from the bores of the conventional ceremony, so whether your special day will be set against a rustic farm yard backdrop, or will be a more glamorous 1950s tea party affair, there is something appropriate for everyone amid the rails of wonderful finds at Vintage Modes.  

1930s satin beaded wedding dress, available from June Victor

1960s wedding dress, available from June Victor


1960s wedding dress, available from Arabella Bianco
1950s circular floral hat, available from June Victor

Small vintage veil, available from June Victor

Vintage gold Roberto Vianni sandals, available from June Victor

Charles Jourdan French mules, available from June Victor

Bruno Magli gold slingbacks, available from June Victor

Vintage tiara, available from Arabella Bianco

Crystal necklace, available from June Victor
Long faux pearl and white metal necklace, c1920s, available from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery 

1980s faux fur jacket, 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

AnOther

Spring/Summer 2016

Items from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery are included in a photoshoot featuring the cover star, Kristen Stewart and also a shoot with Kate Moss.









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

Friday 4 March 2016

Press: Harpers Bazaar

April 2016 

Items from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery are featured in the 'Looking the Part' shoot.
 

 










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

Tuesday 1 March 2016

I-D Magazine

March 2016

Diamante ‪earrings from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery in the March issue of I-D magazine, styled by Julia Sarr-Jamois.








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

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