19 replies to this topic

[Maceo]

I was on facebook (as I normally am), and I noticed a friend had 'become a fan' of "North Adelaide Vintage & Fashion Fair".

I had a look at the facebook 'fan page' and the actual website... and well, I'm not completely clear what it's all about (as it doesn't seem to state too directly), though it does mention that there will be vendors selling various stuff... so yes... suppose it'll just be as it says, a "Vintage & Fashion Fair".

Oh yes, and goes from 9:00 am 'til 4:30 pm on the 31st of January, located at 200 Jeffcott Street, North Adelaide.

At any rate, this is the website:
http://vintagefair.com.au/
The facebook page doesn't seem to offer much more of an insight, though one can find a link to the facebook page on the website.

Edited by Silver Moonblaze, 04 January 2010 - 11:28 AM.

[Darth_horus]

have seen them advertising for vendors in the sunday mail for past couple of weeks, might have a look.

[El Presidente]

According to the website it's going to a regular thing on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.

Reckon I'll go along to check out the first one and then again a few fairs later to see if the stalls vary much. Anyone want to frock up and join me on the 31st?

[Toddi]

I'll probably be going along, but no frocking here.

[Maceo]

Same. No frocking from me either, just my regular attire.
Thanks for that extra info, El Pres.

[Darth_horus]

Might consider frocking up but that depends on weather as well.

Edited by Darth_horus, 05 January 2010 - 10:43 AM.

[Last_Chael]

OOOOOOH! Considering it's more or less my regular attire, I'll most assuredly be joining you!

This sounds rather exciting, especially if it's a regular thing!

Edited by Last_Chael, 12 January 2010 - 05:34 PM.

[Merrick]

Just bumping this as it's this weekend.
Alas due to family commitments I wont attend.

[Darth_horus]

I will be visiting early as i have other commitments after.

[Maceo]

I should be there, as should Girl Anachronism.

I intend to get there around (if not before) 9:00 am.

[Last_Chael]

I hope to be there early, but I'm not 100% sure what time I will be there yet. I should be going with a friend from Tafe, so I have to check what time she's intending to be there. Definitely looking forward to going!

[Old Trenchy]

I got there about 11ish (still hungover). Bumped into Toddi but where was everyone else?!?!

Oh and a bought a pocketwatch for $20.

[Maceo]

I got there around 9:05. Girl Anachronism rocked up about 10 - 15 minutes after me, and then Darth_horus showed up another 15 - 20 minutes or so later. The three of us all left around 10:00ish which was around when it started to get really busy.

I was tempted by a few things, but I think Girl Anachronism was the only one of us to buy anything.

Was fairly nice. Good music. Only about two racks of male clothing there. Quite a bit of jewelry. Was one stall with millitary uniforms. Many friendly stall-owners too.
Don't know why I'm reporting so many detail!!

I think I'll definitely go again in the future.

Edited by Maceo, 31 January 2010 - 05:02 PM.

[Darth_horus]

Yeah, what Maceo said, i didnt see a lot of stuff that interested me, saw a box full of cravats, suspenders but already have a couple of them, hopefully it will have more stuff for the men next time so if they keep it going i am certain to go again.

[Last_Chael]

I got there around 10ish with my Tafe friend though I soon realised I needed to find an atm! Oh dear! But on our way to said atm we ran into Artisticcrazy and her little one. It took us less than an hour to make our way through as we ended up leaving just after 11. Sorry I missed everyone else!

As for the fair itself, I have to admit I was a little disappointed. There seemed to be more 'second hand' items than 'vintage' and most of it was overpriced for the quality. I will definitely be going again though, as I'm sure it will grow in quantity and quality as more people find out about it. I'm actually thinking about getting a stall there later in the year (after I move) as I have a large stash of vintage patterns to sell and I'm thinking about making some items as well. My mum is also interested in sending me some items to sell for her (hooray, income!) as she makes petticoats and skirts. So despite the initial disappointment, I think it's a wonderful thing to see in Adelaide, and I will probably go once every month or two to see what new items are around.

That's not to say I didn't buy anything! At the last vintage fair (just after the ball last year) I was eyeing off a beautiful ivory 1950's hat, however I passed on it at the time, and have regretted it ever since! Well imagine my absolute delight to see that same beautiful hat still for sale at this fair! I bought it immediately; it was definitely meant to be! And my other purchase was two pairs of beautiful hair combs which match various skirts of mine. I actually wore a pair today and received a few compliments from tafe friends!

[El Presidente]

Sorry guys, I didn't get there until after midday so I missed all of you! (Though I did bump into Angela from Kool 4 Kats, who tell me she's buying in some more prosthetics for the shop - more on that later...)

I just bought a pretty brooch, and was eyeing off a headpiece, but I was too low on cash (note for next time - go to ATM first!) Hopefully it will still be there next fortnight!

I agree with the percentage of 'second-hand' stalls rather than vintage, but it will be interesting to see how it develops (and if it keeps going).

[Toddi]

Perhaps for future ones we try and co-ordinate times?

It wasn't too busy at about 11:30 when Old Trenchy and I bumped into each other.

[Merrick]

When is the next one? I need a pocketwatch and suspenders.

[Toddi]

When is the next one? I need a pocketwatch and suspenders.

I thought you weren't going to talk about your personal life ...

Braces perhaps?

The next one is February 14th ... Valentine's Day ... I'll be able to go to it ... ... but I won't.

[Darth_horus]

good idea, we wont be going on the 14th

going for a Port River dolphin cruise instead and a spot of shopping at Fishermans markets.