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Come along and see United Kingdom Vintage at Ritzy's vintage fair 

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A Look Back at George Michael's
​Greatest looks

Goodnight Sonia Rykiel

Paris, France ​French fashion designer Sonia Rykiel has died at the age of 86, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease for nearly two decades.
Rykiel stepped down from her role as CEO and artistic director of her eponymous brand in 1995 but remained close to the label, serving as honorary president. She is survived by her two children Jean-Philippe and Nathalie.
The designer made a name for herself in the 1970s as the “Queen of Knitwear”, after she opened her first store in Paris two years earlier, attracting clients like Catherine Deneuve and Audrey Hepburn. Her trademark knitwear pieces include deconstructed, rough-hemmed jumpers, which are a key category in the company’s main line collections and its more accessible contemporary line, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel.
Rykiel started her fashion career dressing the window displays of a Parisian textile store. In 2009, she was awarded the Order of Légion d'Honneur in recognition of her 40 years of service in the French fashion industry.
Today, the Sonia Rykiel brand includes luxury ready-to-wear, contemporary, childrenswear and homeware. In 2012, First Heritage Brands, a subsidiary of Fung Capital Ltd., the private investment arm of the families of Dr Victor Fung and Dr William Fung, took an 80 percent stake in the brand for an undisclosed amount. Until then, it was one of the last wholly independently-owned fashion businesses in Paris. Rykiel's daughter Nathalie remains on the board as chairwoman.

inside the vintage clothing retail boom - VIdeo

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Looking forward to having a stall at Lou Lou's Vintage Fair at Reading Town Hall from 12-5 on Saturday 3rd October. Come and say 'hello' if you are in the area.

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Win, Win, Win 
Rabbi the Rabbit and his herd of brothers and sisters will be coming to Lou Lou's with us on 3rd October.  
Don't worry is you can't get to Reading - we have 5 Rabbi the Rabbits to give away until December 2015 - just answer and submit below...Good Luck!

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Tara CillA

From 60's Liver Bird to 80's Shoulder Padded MatchMaker - herE's OUr Cilla with A Quick Reminder of Her Greatest Looks... Tara Chuck!

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In with the old: the lure of vintage cutlery and kitchenware
Secondhand kitchen equipment is in fashion, but beware: it's a short – and expensive – step from eBay to Christie's catalogues...


ICONIC SWIMWEAR MOMENTS 

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Look back at some of the most iconic swimwear moments of all time...simply stunning! 

Great Gatsby Looks from the High Street

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Anything that hits Hollywood is sure to emerge on the High Street quickly.  Here are some key pieces that can be found waiting from you.

A History of Chanel

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Harpers Bazaar have put together a wonderful history of Chanel

The King of Scottish Fashion

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Time to look back at the genius that was Bill Gibb

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