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1950s

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

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

28/05/2014
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A day at the Races!

At Vivien of Holloway, we are always looking for the most glamorous events to show off our outfits! And what is more glamorous than a day at the Races? So, if you’re off to Royal Ascot and looking for the perfect outfit then search no further! The elegant and sassy Jezebel Dress is sure to turn heads. With a flattering wrap top, wiggle skirt and peplum feature this dress ensures you make the most of your killer curves. Choose the stunning Wild Rose Cerise and team with pink and red... 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

15/05/2014
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Everything’s coming up Rosy!

  One of Vivien of Holloway’s favourite ladies, Miss Rosy Apples, has been showing off her skills in our Grace dress in White Duchess Satin with a fluffy white petticoat. Doesn’t she look incredible in this classic bridal ensemble?   For those of you who don’t know her, Rosy Apples is a burlesque artiste with a whole host of incredible talents to entertain and amaze. A particular skill of Rosy’s involves one of the most dangerous elements – fire!! That’s right, this petite beauty specialises in fire breathing!   Mixing... 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

02/05/2014
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The Bombshell: Back by popular demand!

Back by popular demand, the Bombshell Dress is guaranteed to put a wiggle in your walk! The incredible dress features our signature boned and fitted bodice to create the perfect 1950’s silhouette with a nipped in waist and structured sweetheart bust line. The skirt is a fitted pencil style with a cheeky split at the back for the perfect pin-up strut!   The straps are a slinky shoestring to really show off your décolletage. But fear not, if you prefer to have a little cover up, the Bombshell Dress comes with... 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