Vintage Fair

I got tickets this week for Frock Me - A Vintage Fair in Brighton. This proved to be really beneficial for me as for my SWOT analysis one of my weaknesses that I need to improve on is finding companies i can source from. I found it really interesting going around and talking to the stall owners. Most people were really enthusiastic and when I said I was looking for clothes to photograph many gave me their business cards. Most people seemed really friendly and it was interesting to hear where they had found the clothing from. Some vintage pieces came from France and Amsterdam in the markets, other garments came from LA when celebrities didn't want them anymore. Rag and Bow I had previously seen before at London Fashion Week. I had mentioned them before on my other blog post in September 2009. So it was really nice seeing the business was still going, unfortunately the lady who owns the company was not at the stall so I was unable to speak to her but I think she may be a possible contact to get hold of in the future if I want particular pieces. Epennydesigns were probably my favourite collection from the Frock Me Event. They collected vintage fabrics then made underwear using old patterns. They were beautiful, unfortunately I will be doing a Winter shoot so this contact would be better using perhaps later next year. The mother and daughter team were lovely and very positive when I suggested doing a shoot with them later next year, they even gave me their contact details so that I could call and email them. Overall the day was a really exciting and resourceful visit. Defiantly one that I would return to as it was great to pick up a bargain. I bought a velvet bow with netting as velvet is set to be big this season. It cost me £3, in the shops it would probably have gone for more like £15!