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Latest Vintage & Designer Clothing Arrivals for Winter

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Take a peek at our latest Winter warmers (lots more not shown –click here for the full collection). Genuine leather, faux fur and wool jackets/ coats, jerseys, crochet tops, velvet skirts, printed dresses and more for thrifty mavens. Click on the pictures and links below for full listings. Remember: only one of each item available so act fast to […]

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The Vintage Fashion Expo

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This weekend marked the inaugural Vintage Fashion Expo hosted by The Vintage Experience, a two-day extravaganza featuring some 28 vintage and thrift clothing sellers, cheeky Black Orchid burlesque beauties, live music, a Charlie Chaplin mime and loads of delicious things to eat and drink. It took place at QV54 in Cape Town – a very fitting venue with its towering […]

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Lazy Sunday Picnic

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On Sunday we had a feast of a picnic with the boyfriend’s family, since Summer has finally arrived in Cape Town. It was at the Helderberg Nature Reserve, one of my favourite spots ever. I’ve been going there since I can remember. Once we had found the perfect shady tree to spread out under in […]

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A Very Coco Halloween

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On Wednesday evening we traded at the Vintage Experience market at Truth in Cape Town. Being the eve of Halloween, the theme was “A Very Vintage Halloween”. All the traders, and some of the shoppers, dressed up in their best vintage-inspired and spooky costumes. I decided to go as the legendary Coco Chanel. Her sometimes […]

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Time and a few moths 6th birthday party

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On Tuesday my dear friend Lisa, a fellow Cape Town-based vintage entrepreneur, hosted an exclusive gathering for her most loyal clients and several other vintage store owners and bloggers, celebrating the 6th birthday of her business Time and a few moths. The intimate affair was held at I Love my Laundry in Town, and we all got […]

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