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vintage

29/05/2014
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Screamin’ Style!

This weekend is the last chance to shop for the amazing Screamin’ Festival, a rockin’ weekend packed full of 50’s rock and rhythm held in Calella, Barcelona. It’s only right to treat yourself to a new outfit from Vivien of Holloway! Our gorgeous new Cropped Gypsy Tops have arrived just in time for a weekend in sunny Spain. Team these authentic tops featuring vintage Ric-Rac with a pair of our High Waisted Shorts for a cheeky 50’s look whilst strolling along the beach. For the balmy evenings, partner up your... 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

01/05/2014
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New additions to our Classic Gypsy Top range!

Our latest Gypsy Tops have arrived just in time for summer! These versatile and stylish tops are based on a late 1940’s to early 1950’s style and feature an elasticated neck and puffed sleeves to create a beautiful peasant style top. The cap sleeve and scooped neckline mean that this top can worn on or off the shoulder for two different looks. A clever elasticated waist ensures all gathering is even, whether you are wearing your gypsy top tucked into your High Waisted Shorts or untucked with your favourite Jeans.... Read More

TwinwoodFestival 30/04/2014
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Who’s off to Twinwood this year?

The Twinwood Festival is the perfect place to show off your fabulous Vivien of Holloway outfits! Taking place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of August and now in its thirteen year Twinwood is ‘the original and the best vintage 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s music and dance festival.’ The festival takes place over three days with over sixty bands, eleven stages and over one hundred traders. And guess who one of the main sponsors are? That’s right, Vivien of Holloway are proud to sponsor this great festival. The Twinwood Festival is... Read More

24/04/2014
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Mad about Mad Men: How to get the look

  The newest season of Mad Men has arrived and is a firm favourite with everyone here at Vivien of Holloway. Inspired by this article on the Stylist website looking back at their favourite fashions over the past six seasons, take a look at how to achieve these slinky Joan Holloway or classic Betty Draper styles using authentic styling from Vivien of Holloway.   For the ultimate in sassy appeal, channel your inner Joan with our Jezebel dress in Red Duchess. Featuring a pencil style skirt for that trademark wiggle, the flattering... Read More

17/04/2014
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Pssst! There’s a sale on!

Have you heard the news? We’re having a sale! At Vivien of Holloway, we love a bargain and we know you all feel the same. So, we have decided to reduce lots of stock that we won’t be remaking to create room for lots of exciting new things. With an amazing selection to choose from in the sale, it’s very hard to pick just one item. Such bargains to be had with all of our Satin Halterneck Circle Dresses available for just £55 and a selection of Luxury Halterneck Circle... Read More

14/04/2014
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Limited Edition Men’s Shirts

  Have you heard the latest about Vivien of Holloway’s Men’s Long Sleeve Shirts? We have new prints available in this classic Rockabilly cut leisure shirt. In fact, our selection of Menswear is growing so fast we now have a dedicated Men’s section at our Holloway Road shop!   These shirts really are exclusive, we rarely make more than fifty shirts per fabric! We are always on the look out for new prints so guys, if you’ve had your eye on one of our newest Long or Short Sleeve Shirts... Read More

07/04/2014
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Calling all brides!

At Vivien of Holloway, we love a wedding and we love nothing more than seeing pictures of weddings featuring our dresses. With a varied selection of fabrics and styles, from the traditional to the alternative, there is something to suit any colour scheme to make a perfect day magical. For the more traditional bride, choose from a variety of styles in Ivory and White lace and satin. One of our most popular designs, our signature Halter Neck Circle Dress, is stunning in white satin. Wear with a white petticoat for... Read More

02/04/2014
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Time for tea.

We are very excited to announce the arrival of our latest 1940s Tea Dresses! A sought after style in any vintage lovers wardrobe, our version is true to the utility styles of World War II with some small updates to suit a modern figure and lifestyle. This lovely day dress features an A-line skirt cut to skim over the hips and fall just below the knee and a button-through blouson top gathered at the waist and bust with lightly padded shoulders for authentic shaping.   1940s loving ladies will be... Read More

01/04/2014
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Ahoy There!

Calling all nautical lovelies! Our popular Anchor print Halter Neck Circle Dress is back. At Vivien of Holloway, we love authentic vintage prints and this print with a distinctive nautical note is no exception! In a vibrant royal blue with adorable white anchors, this dress is sure to turn some heads and melt sailor’s hearts. With an alluring sweetheart neckline and signature boned bodice, team your Halter Neck Circle Dress with a contrasting  elasticated belt and petticoat to be a picture of pin-up perfection. Ideal for a day out, be... Read More