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1950’s glamour

04/08/2014
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Just crazy about Jezebel!

  At Vivien of Holloway, we do love an elegant neckline and figure flaunting skirt. That’s where our Jezebel comes in! The Jezebel Dress combines these elements with the added authentically 1950’s touch of a half-peplum, to really boost those curves. The great news is that this best loved style is now re-stocked in lots of gorgeous fabrics!   The wrap top of the Jezebel dress is flattering for all bust sizes and gives a little bit of coverage for those of us conscious of our arms! The pencil skirt... Read More

01/08/2014
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Shop Girl Jessica’s Outfit Inspiration!

  At Vivien of Holloway we’re often asked for advice on how to style our favourite outfits. The girls are always happy to help so here is our lovely Jessica to tell you all about her most loved Vivien of Holloway outfits for work and play! Take it away Jess!   Jezebel is my favourite go-to dress for an evening out; I find it is the most flattering style for me, simple but effective! I always wear it with peep toe shoes to lengthen the legs, seamed stockings and Pearl... Read More

Playboy Club 15/07/2014
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Vivien of Holloway at the Playboy Club!

We don’t need an excuse to get dolled up here at Vivien of Holloway. But when an amazing opportunity like an event at the Playboy Club in London’s Mayfair comes along, we can’t help but go all out! On Friday 18th July Vivien of Holloway are joining forces with the world renowned Playboy Club in Mayfair to host Lounge at Baroque, an evening of late 50’s and early 60’s live music from The Bluejays and Adam Ficek with special guest DJ Trev Collins spinning golden oldies until late. But what... Read More

03/07/2014
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Gorgeous Gingham!

Here at Vivien of Holloway, Gingham is a way of life. Our Halterneck and Gypsy Tops in Red, Black, Blue and Pink Gingham are wardrobe staples for the warmer months. We simply can’t get enough of it! Gingham first arrived in Europe in the 17th Century as a striped fabric and evolved into a check when being produced in Manchester mills. Worn famously by French actress Brigitte Bardot for her wedding dress, Gingham became so popular there were shortages of the fabric at the time! So, to add to the... Read More

25/06/2014
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Vintage Style with Vivien of Holloway

Here at Vivien of Holloway, we are always striving to recreate the perfect silhouettes of the 1940’s and 1950’s. One of the most popular shapes of the 50’s has to be the full circle skirt, with a nipped in waist and delicate blouse, worn by the iconic Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. But how do I get that look?! We hear you cry! Well, look no further than Vivien of Holloway. The Perfect Skirt – our Circle Skirts are a riot of fabric and drape in just the right way... Read More

12/06/2014
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Summer at Vivien of Holloway!

At Vivien of Holloway, we love summer. It’s the best time of year for our cutest outfits and with this warm spell we’ve been having we thought we’d treat you to some more style inspiration! Our Capris are a summer wardrobe must have and are soon to be restocked just in time for holiday season! Such an incredibly flattering shape, these Capris are designed to nip in at the waist with cute winged pockets and a central zip and button fastening at the back. Wear with one of our latest... Read More

06/06/2014
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Pastel Perfection

Summer is upon us and Vivien of Holloway have released a gorgeous new selection of pastel dresses perfectly suited for garden parties and glamorous weddings. We have made our signature Halterneck Circle Dress in luxurious Duchess Satin in beautiful candy colours including Lilac, Pink and Pale Blue. Delicious! Also, available soon in a full size range is our stunning new Luxury Lace Overlay Halterneck Circle dress in Ivy Lace. The delicately embroidered lace drapes effortlessly over beautiful satin and the full skirt swirls elegantly when walking and dancing. The Luxury... Read More

22/05/2014
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Prom Perfection with Vivien of Holloway!

At Vivien of Holloway, we have a wide variety of customers. Over the past few years we have seen a big increase in the amount of shoppers looking for an outfit for Prom. This pleases us greatly because we have an amazing selection of dresses just perfect for such a special occasion! The American tradition of Prom has become increasingly popular in the UK. It wasn’t until the 1950’s, as America was enjoying the luxury of the post-war economy, that Proms became more elaborate and expensive events. And this included... Read More

13/05/2014
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Our Grace Dress is proving very popular!

You may have seen the stunning Miss Victory Violet wearing our Grace dress in Wild Rose Purple with our Purple Petticoat. And doesn’t she look lovely? Miss Victory Violet is a New Zealand based pin-up model who wore our dress to win the Miss Pin-Up New Zealand 2014 competition proving that there are Vivien of Holloway fans all over the world! The Grace Wrap Circle Dress is perfect for aspiring pin-ups. Inspired by Hollywood starlet Grace Kelly, the Grace dress features a wrap top and a little capped sleeve which... Read More

08/05/2014
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Imelda May wears Vivien of Holloway!

Here at Vivien of Holloway we are big music fans, so you can imagine our excitement when we got a call from Imelda May’s team for outfits for her latest video. We just love Imelda’s music and her awesome sense of style! Well, the wait is finally over and Imelda’s latest single ‘Wild Woman’ has been released. We are thrilled to see that Imelda is wearing our Brown Leopard Halterneck Pencil Dress in her new video! Watch the video here. Imelda looks super sassy in her dress which is styled... Read More