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This past Saturday, the Oxford Town Hall was the most recent venue for Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair. This award-winning vintage fair travels throughout the United Kingdom, delivering a wealth of vintage fashion wherever they come. OxStu was fortunate enough to talk to the organisation of this fantastic fair. What was the inspiration behind starting the […]
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Model: Mary Higgins Photography: Valentina Pegolo Concept and styling: Alice Townson Make up: Alexandra Wong
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Vintage shops can be confusing; piles of clothes shoved in between random home ware ornaments and handbags, misleading sizes (if any sizes at all), and that weird smell that lingers on the clothes. All of this and more the fashion team encountered on our tour of a few of Oxford’s vintage shops to bring you […]
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Photographer: Anna Bellettato Editing: Tom Reynolds Styling: Charlotte Lanning
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I will never tire of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The opening sequence, the rendition of moon river, the lost cat that leads to the kiss in the rain – it’s all simply magical. The story alone is great but I can’t imagine that Capote’s novel about a call girl would have achieved such cult status if […]
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The wide-legged trouser: ‘Bellbottoms,’ ‘Gauchos,’ or ‘Palazzo pants’ (whatever they may be called) has become a recurring style trend through out the numerous decades of the fashion world. This past year, the international runways of Fashion week were dominated by the ‘boho-chic’ style of the 1970’s. Designers, such as, Ralph Lauren, Proenza Schoeler and Christian […]
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One of the prevailing trends of this spring is a return to the 1970s, all things suede and fringe “why buy a 70s inspired dress for £55 when you can get a genuine 70s frock from us for £5?” says Janessa Williams, brand manager of The Vintage Kilo Sale which is returning to Oxford on […]
Continue ReadingIt is 9AM in the morning in Los Angeles, California, and Hollywood is already buzzing with activity; everywhere film sets are shifting, cameras are rolling, starlets are rehearsing — and at 8214 Melrose Avenue, Decades Inc, the most celebrated vintage and haute consignment retailer in the world, is two hours off opening time. Once the […]
Continue Reading“Oh my God, I love your skirt! Where did you get it?” “It was my mom’s in the ‘80s.” “Vintage, so adorable.” Regina George may have been insincere, but there is nothing like a compliment on something you are wearing to brighten up your day. I find that the compliment is even better when the […]
Continue ReadingThat student loan has to cover a lot – but there’s got to be enough leeway there for you to look fantastic and feel guilt-free at the same time, right? I’ve heard dedicatedly eco brands described as only for “yummy mummies with a middle class budget”, but there are plenty of other ways to go green […]
Continue ReadingStudent living isn’t always conducive to a good wardrobe. While students tend to get away with far more daring sartorial choices than most, there are other constraints on time and finances which mean we can’t always dress how we’d like to. Then there’s the pressure to look cool which, although subtler than it was at […]
Continue ReadingHaving fallen in love with LouLou’s Vintage Fair last term, the fact I eagerly awaited the January return of the ‘Best Vintage Fair in the UK comes as no surprise. So after a week of cramming for collections and a heavy night at Wahoo, I awoke on Saturday 18th January with muted excitement. Today was […]
Continue ReadingIt is universally acknowledged that the secret to looking original and alternative is to dig up dusty items from the previous decades in parents’ or grandparents’ closets, or by rummaging through charity shop back rooms. No one is more comfortable with retro fashion than when pronouncing their interpretations of 1980s style. The fashion of the […]
Continue Reading‘Costume designing Chicago is amazing. We have a fantastic range of different outfits to show off; from burlesque show-girls to commonplace reporters to vaudeville outfits and the murderesses’ abstract apparel. We wanted to use costume not only to inject colour onto the set, but also to reimagine the 1920s scene. The musical, crossing […]
Continue ReadingWith her unique fashion brand, ColieCo, Nicole Coates is breaking the mould in the fashion industry by using unwanted garments and surplus stock to create innovative and trendy new products. All the materials are sourced locally and produced in the UK. Quality products and unique garments are ensured for any ColieCo shopper as they are […]
Continue ReadingThis summer, the list of dungaree converts reads like a who’s who of the A-List fashion world. From Rihanna’s denim dungarees and black mesh bra combo to Daisy Lowe’s cut-off take on the trend, Alexa Chung’s flirty and feminine dungaree dress to Cressida Bonas’ distressed, rolled-up pair, everyone who’s anyone has been embracing the archetypal […]
Continue ReadingI found myself layering my dad’s shirt with my granddad’s cardigan the other day. Not only was it itchy and garish but I was wearing the dusty clothes of aged men. It just sounds wrong. However, the shirt in particular has become a key item of mine. I’ve worn it frequently this week around the […]
Continue ReadingSomeone once said, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’. This image of unwanted possessions, not deemed good enough for oneself but fine for another, still taints charity shop clothing today. Many people chose to avoid going into charity shops to look for clothing due to the stigma that appears to be attached to it. […]
Continue ReadingLavender Au goes in search of Oxford’s vintage gems…
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