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Preloved goods with Secondwow
For as long as I can remember I have had an obsession with finding second hand bargains. I have trawled vintage stores, car boot sales, charity shops, jumble sales and the internet for fabulous finds. I look for vintage clothing, gorgeous things for the home, Art Deco collectables and beautiful mirror compacts. Lately I have also been looking for retro football strips and Subbuteo sets for Joe. There are some great items waiting to be found out there, but it can also be difficult to find good quality pieces that are also in good condition. Secondwow is a new site which allows you to find a wide range of second…
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Graduate fashion week and Barbara Hulanicki – A George update
It’s all happening at Asda at the moment. George, which is the sponsor of Graduate Fashion Week, has just unveiled the first collection from the winner of the top prize in 2012, Chloe Jones, and it is all about wearable jersey in 50 shades of grey. Inspired by urban trends, but using totally wearable fabrics, Chloe, a student from Bath Spa University, has created a collection that has an element of cool, but will actually appeal to all ages. The tie waisted tunic and dipped edged jacket look set to be very popular, using grey and charcoal as a versatile alternative to black. Sadie Robson, head of design at George…
