Tuesday 24 May 2016

Shine bright like diamanté!

Judging by the recent fashion shoot loans at Vintage Modes, it seems the trend for diamanté is stronger than ever. We've moved on from minimalism and become a little bored of normcore: glitzy jewels offer us a touch of splendour to our workday outfits, be that a denim jacket or a humble cardi. The aim is to look fresh and resolutely glamorous!

The jewellery to seek out now is about all-out old-fashioned sparkle. Here's our top pick of dazzling pieces from Vintage Modes that are chic not showy...


c1950s white/blue diamanté necklace, from Unicorn
Green baguette and white diamanté clip-ons, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
White baguette and green diamantéclip-ons, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
White diamanté and blue baguette Art Deco bracelet, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
Diamanté cluster ring, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
Cotemporary handmade brooch, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
c1950s diamanté brooch, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
Faux pearl and diamanté necklace, c1950, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
1930s diamanté bracelet, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
White diamanté and blue aurora borealis necklace c1960, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
1950s diamanté cluster ring, from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery
Butler & Wilson diamanté spider clip-ons, from Unicorn
c1950 diamanté drop necklace, from Unicorn
Diamanté floral brooch, c195os, 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 17 May 2016

A focus on... the 1930s

Although the Great Depression affected many women during the 1930s, this decade is thought of as a glamorous era. The depression influenced fashion in that clothing manufacturers began incorporating less expensive fabrics like rayon into their designs because only the more affluent could afford silk. However, it was less common to buy new clothes; instead women invested in spectacular accessories to achieve elegance inspired by Hollywood glamour.

Costume jewellery was popular due to it being inexpensive and Coco Chanel is often credited with creating costume jewellery. Art Deco still had an influence on designs in the earlier part of the decade but as the years went by, simpler styles were preferred. Contrasting colours and big and bold gems were all trends of the decade. A distinct change in 1930s jewellery was the mixing of plastic materials with natural ones, and one of the most common plastics used was Bakelite, which was already being used for many things from electrical insulators to kitchenware. Moonstones also became a prominent feature, as well as other non-expensive gems, such as amber.

At Vintage Modes, you will find an ample amount of irresistible 1930s costume jewellery.  Below is just a small selection on offer, but be quick! These pieces are becoming hard to come by!


Art Deco paste and amber glass buckle, offered by Arabella Bianco

Art Deco mottled green glass necklace, offered by Arabella Bianco

Vintage Art Deco Mother of Pearl and rhinestone necklace by Esha Randel, offered by Arabella Bianco
White paste and green glass Art Deco necklace, offered by Unicorn


Deco peking glass and bakelite necklace, offered by Unicorn

Art Deco brooch - black galalith & white diamante, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

Art Deco celluloid hat flash - red and diamante, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

White paste brooch with a black glass circle, offered by Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery



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 9 May 2016

PETRIe

 Items from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery is featured in the Material Void photoshoot.





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 4 May 2016

Recent Press

PETRIe Magazine

Launched in 2013, PETRIe has grown into an international media enterprise providing a global platform for creative expression. Rooted deeply in research and collaboration, PETRIe provides our community with an unexpected viewpoint through thought provoking journalism paralleled with powerful, emotional imagery curated specifically with substance, meaning and longevity in focus.

Items from Gillian Horsup, Arabella Bianco and June Victor is featured in this fashion shoot.

Feathers by Vintage Modes / June Victor & Arabella Bianco and brooch by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup

Left: Pocket square by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup; Right: Earrings by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup

Left: Gloves and ring by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup.; Right: Brooches by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup 

Left: Gloves and brooches by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup; Right: Earrings by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup

 Gloves by Vintage Modes / Gillian Horsup


British Vogue
June 2016

Items from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery is featured in this special edition of British Vogue.




Harper's Bazaar
June 2016

On the cover of Harper's Bazaar, diamante earrings from Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery worn by Helena Bonham Carter. 



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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