Vintage is supposed to be rare, right? It’s supposed to be old, worn and therefore a little precious. It’s supposed to be treasured for its other-worldliness, for its connection to way-back-when-times where people wore mink collars, tie-die pants or too much mascara.
And yet, ‘vintage’ is everywhere. It’s here, here and here. It’s overpriced, receding in quality and sold by a guy in hot pants that barely cover his gools.
It must stop somewhere. And that somewhere might just be Dolly Up.
The vintage collection at Dolly Up didn’t start out to be sold, but to be loved. Owner Erin has harboured a vintage pursuit since she was in stirrup pants, and Dolly’s collection shows it. From $65 sundresses to $999 ball gowns, the range is carefully cultivated, and Erin is on hand to alter pieces at the there and then.
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goods
Andéol, Vedas MayaThe scarves of Andéol bear names bordering on triptical brainforest – and being a magic-pen toting child of Byron, I love that. Aditi Atomic....
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Gorman Autumn/Winter 2012If you have been on the book or blogs today, no doubt you’ve noticed women bejazzing their patterned leggings at the sight of Gorman’s...
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Bread and Circus Wholefoods Canteen...The people behind Bread and Circus like adjectives. On a menu built around utter respect for the vegetable, Bullet chilli is ‘brave’,...
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Erin LightfootA love of tangible objects drove Erin from her background in web and graphic design into the arms of jewellery, textiles, and print – and...
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Stolen Girlfriends Club, ‘Here...It’s no surprise that Stolen Girlfriends Club have nailed it yet again with their AW12 ‘Here Lies The Bones’ collection. Derek...
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Establishment 218My favourite part of Establishment 218 is that it’s a meat fridge called Establishment 218 and they treat you like a favourite guest at...