How to tell the difference between Repro and Real Vintage

[Deleted member 12480]

hey, thanks so much for the info!

xxx

 

[December]

the south.... any particular places? xx

I just found this which is very helpful: http://www.timeout.com/london/shopping/features/4475/London-s_top_20_thrift_stores.html

Check out Angels Costumes- they have a warehouse in Wembly and have massive sales a few times a year where they sell off their old stock. We went to one recently and managed to get an original 1940s fedora, 1960s coats, 1950s shoes and loads more. A lot is repro but you can also get original if you get there early enough.

There is a Beyond Retro in Brighton, although I've never been there myself and a 60s mod shop for men called Jump the Gun (we intend to buy fiance's wedding suit from there).

Eastbourne has some really nice antique shops, though they don't sell any clothes.

As for fabric shops, there are a few C&H fabrics around here which are good and Fabricland in Basingstoke, Southampton, Brighton and a few other places.

 

[Deleted member 12480]

mmm london, brighton

all seem so very far away.

Bearing in mind i'm 15 i'm not sure how i'll manage it...
but i'll see if i can drag someone down there
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[December]

You live in the Midlands right?

Maybe you could take your mum/sister shopping for their birthday but really use it as a shopping trip for yourself! lol

 

[Mirinda]

There is a Beyond Retro in Brighton, although I've never been there myself and a 60s mod shop for men called Jump the Gun (we intend to buy fiance's wedding suit from there).

There are also 2 Beyond Retro shops in London - I've only been in the one around Soho, but it's quite big

 

[December]

There are also 2 Beyond Retro shops in London - I've only been in the one around Soho, but it's quite big

I've been to both

I thought the Soho one was pretty small... you're in for a shock when you visit the big one in the East End!!

 

[Sincerely-Dee]

I've frequently visited the Beyond Retro in East London - Brick Lane - it's HUGE. Too big I think, it's hard to navigate but you can often really good items but in the tiniest of sizes.

I believe that they have just started their own repro summer-themed line.

 

[December]

I've frequently visited the Beyond Retro in East London - Brick Lane - it's HUGE. Too big I think, it's hard to navigate

I completely agree with this.

 

[Mirinda]

Oh my, it looks like I need to pay a visit to the other Beyond Retro shop!

 

[Miss 1929]

Another great resource: OLD PEOPLE!
Do you have an old folks home or retirement community? If so, you could maybe ask if any of their residents were really into fashion; the staff should know. Not only will you learn a lot in conversation, they will be grateful for the attention.