Vintage is definitely in vogue.
Once frowned upon, secondhand clothes are now recognised as individual, high quality alternatives to the high street.
A firm favourite with fashion trendsetters and celebrities alike, no red carpet is complete without an actress turning heads in a gorgeous vintage frock.
And at this year's Bath in Fashion event (which runs from April 13-21) will be paying homage to styles form the past in a special Vintage Weekend (April 20 and 21).
Bath athlete Heather Fell, who won a silver medal for Modern Pentathlon in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, is a particular fan of vintage style. She has already followed the city's "vintage trail", visiting shops specialising in vintage clothing to create stunning looks inspired by fashions of the past.
She said: "My love of vintage comes from wanting clothes that are not only unique but are also so well made.
"Many items have been lovingly hand crafted and from such gorgeous fabrics, they weren't mass produced like so many high street labels today.
In Bath we are spoilt for choice with such a wide range of wonderful vintage shops selling both clothes and interiors.
"It is just another reason to support Bath's local independent shops."
Events taking place over the Bath in Fashion Vintage Weekend include:
Vintage Magic with Jo Barnfield
Create and decorate your own vintage circular skirt to make your own unique fashion statement. Vintage Pattern Selector, a new book by Jo Barnfield is the sewer's guide to choosing and using retro style offering practical advice and patterns for creating vintage-inspired mix-and-match outfits.
Jo Barnfield is an industry practitioner and part time lecturer at City of Bath College and has also acted as a visiting lecturer for Bath Spa University.
The workshop will include a book signing.
Decorated with a light hearted applique motif, the Swing or Poodle skirt is a staple of the Vintage lovers wardrobe. Participants will learn to draft and construct a circular skirt which will be decorated with an applique motif.
Date: Saturday April 20
Venue: City of Bath College
Time: 10am- 4pm (with 1 hour for lunch)
Tickets: £50
Booking: www.visitbathshop.co.uk/Vintage-Weekend-Vintage-Magic-with-Jo-Barnfield or 0844 847 5256.BathVA Vintage Fashion Fair Special
Follow the vintage trail to create your own original style from Bath's specialist vintage stores. And check out the exciting events at hot vintage destination, Green Park. Enjoy vintage-inspired cocktails and live music at Green Park Brasserie.
Fender Broad Classic Cars, a Bath based business, will be show casing some of their classic motors. We are delighted that Fleur de Guerre, author of "Diary of a Vintage Girl", will be on hand to blog about Bath's vintage fashion and interior stores as well as taking part in the weekends festivities.The BathVA Vintage Fashion Fair special, the Spring Collections
Spend the day sourcing quality men's and women's pre-loved fashion. Over 50 Fashion Traders' stalls including vintage couture gowns, prom dresses, vintage streetwear, "remade and reworked" clothing from vintage fabrics and haberdashery supplies. Style yourself vintage at the Artizan Vintage Hair & Beauty Emporium, have your portrait taken in all your finery and be entertained by Vintage DJ's 'Joss & Louis' and the fabulous Must-Dash dance troop.
Date: Sunday 21 April
Venue: Green Park Station
Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Information: www.vintageandantiques.co.uk
Tickets: FreeSecret Tea Party
The exclusive event, organised by vintage glamour girl, Mrs Stokes, treats you to an evening of fun and fizz, a 'Best Dressed' competition, a dance workshop and performance by professional dancers, what-to-wear style clinic, a glass of bubbly, scrumptious afternoon tea and optional makeovers (payable on the day). Get in the mood for the Best Dressed competition.
Date: Sunday 21 April
Venue: The Guildhall
Time: 1pm for 1.30pm start until 5pm
Tickets: £30
Booking: www.secretteaparty.com
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