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2014 marks the fifth anniversary of Brighton Fashion Week, and whilst there's still a bit of time before the main shows kick off in October 2014, the Vintage Showcase - an extraordinary cabaret of fashion, music, dance, and theatre - was the perfect opportunity for fashionistas to whet their appetites.
DESIGNERS FEATURED
Oh My Honey
Lucid Dolls
Oh My Honey is now in it's 5th year as Brighton's leading 1950's inspired handmade label. Having released 3 wedding dress collections, one couture collection and a vast selection of day dresses, designer Louise O'Mahony is about to launch 10 new bright and eccentric party dresses.
The new collection was premiered in the Spiegeltent Brighton, June 1st as part of Brighton Fashion Weeks Vintage Showcase Party, and it is sure to be a vibrant visual spectacle.
Inspired by the party scenes from Vegas and Miami, and the 1950's of course, Lucid Dolls brings together an eclectic mix of bold block colours and trippy patterns onto classic 50's silhouettes. Collaborating with Twinks Burnett, who has designed a print that will be used on two of the designs, featuring my little pony, Barbie heads and disco balls, Louise has created a collection embracing eccentricity, femininity and bright colours with wiggle dresses, huge tulle skirts and sparkle gem bodices, culminating in the ultimate party dresses.
Sarina Poppy
Vintage Swimwear -Bathing Beauties
Sarina Poppy has showcased her designs at Brighton Fashion Week and its forerunner Brighton Frocks over the past 5 years. Theatrically trained Sarina has previously worked at Glyndebourne Opera House, designed costumes for Pantomime, made corsets for 'Les Miserables' as well as taught Fashion and Costume to aspiring design students.
Sarina showcased her new swimwear collection on Sunday 1st June at the Brighton Spiegeltent for their official closing party
Dig For Victory
'Dig For Victory is a sustainable fashion label that creates limited edition dresses from vintage and end-of-roll fabrics. The style is inspired by the vintage glamour of the 40's and 50's, but executed with a modern twist. The dresses are made to the highest standard by our local team of talented seamstresses. Dig For Victory! celebrates the history of fashion to be found in a wealth of vintage textiles.
They offer dresses made in a range of standard sizes, or made to measure to flatter any figure, as well as a wide range of customization options on fabric and trims.'
The Wind Ups
thewindups.co.uk/
I Charleston Brighton
dancebrightonandhove.com/
Miss Kitty Peels
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Dawn’s Vintage Do
dawnsvintagedo.com/
