WE LOVE LOCAL CREATIVES

SHOP FREO x SHOP LOCAL

 

My shop, Vintage Space, is located within the MANY PROJECTS shop space, Many 0.2. This is their curated independent retail space project. 

MANY PROJECTS utilize empty spaces, activating dead space with vibrant creative people. 

MANY 2.0 (Retail) 52 Adelaide Street, Fremantle

MANY Triple Zero (small studios) Old Police Barracks, 45 Henderson Street, Fremantle

MANY North Freo (makers, light industry) Matilda Bay Brewery, Stirling Highway
 

So in true bespoke style, we had this hand painted signage created on our outer wall.

We love local creatives. 

 

everyone needs a tiki bar

One groovy bamboo tiki bar has landed in the shop. Loaded with entertaining and bar paraphernalia.

Mid-century Bamboo Bar

Fear not fellow beer drinkers (of the Southern Hemisphere). Keep the winter chill at bay with these hand tooled leather stubby holders.

Tooled Leather Drink Holders

safari soiree

It's all, well the majority of the time all fun and games in the shop space.

vintage space

We have a men's 1970's safari two piece suit for hire. 

The mid century island painting is the original not a print and would make a perfect addition to a tiki inspired home. 

 The 1960s faux fur leopard go go dress is for sale but only if I like you because I have a secret crush on it! 

 Unfortunately the pith helmet sold to what I thought was a nice old man who turned out to be a closed minded racist after he had paid and had the hat in a his possession.

not a costume party

We have your Chuck Taylor's and an array of All Stars in many colours and sizes.

 Vintage Space offer a curated selection of vintage and recycled treasures. Located in the heart of Fremantle, MANY6160 (old Myer building). Open 10-5pm Thursday to Sundays.

tell it like it is

New poster design for my Fremantle vintage shop. 

 

 Yes customers, I sell recycled and vintage treasures. No, they are not new and yes, I did not make them. Yes, my shop is called Vintage Space.

on the box

A television cameo appearance of our groovy vintage threads at MANY 6160. Plus you get to see where Vintage Space resides, within a hub of creatives.

The channel seven crew arrived to the whole building having been evacuated. Sirens were blaring, loud speakers repeated calm messages of an impending doom, firemen filed inside. Not sure why that was not shown.

get your vintage on

 polka dot vintage market

A last minute banner design for my facebook event page. Time to get my vintage market hat on and decide what is coming to this huge,  300+ stallholder fair. 

Ugly 1980's/90's  jumpers and shirts are all the rage here in little, young Perth. Either way,  there will be plenty of vintage variety to please the young,  the old and the immortal souls of my hometown.

Polka Dot Vintage Market Perth 

A flyer with real information about the event!  Check out the Polka Dot Vintage Market Perth facebook page for details!

Polka Dot Vintage Fair

It is that time of year, once again. The Claremont Showgrounds, three in one vintage, craft and antique markets.

Vintage Space will be sharing a stall with the our good friends, Vintage Chloe.  Which will involve sore cheeks due to excessive laughter.  We do seem to have too much fun. 

Hope to see you there x 

Tangerine Dreams

Elektra, modelling a vintage ensemble available at MANY 6160.

Autumn Style at Vintage Space

$30 1960's tangerine ruffle bow blouse medium
$40 1960's box pleated flower cotton skirt small
$35 1980s leather hand bag

2015 Design

We,at Vintage Space headquarters, are very pleased with our 2015, flyer and swing tag design. 

 Designed by myself, Bernadette. Printed by Clone Army Print.
 
 Specifically designed for our new shop space at MANY 6160. The swing tags are made from reclaimed card that was ready for the dumpster.

The girl archer image was taken from an American 1940's calendar, 'Miss December'. I thought it apt to use her as I, myself am a Sagittarian. My legs are not as long and as sexy as Miss December's though!

Exciting News Folks

 

  Vintage Space are trading at MANY 6160, (old Fremantle Myer building) with The Gossamer Project Perth

Open every Thursday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

Vintage Vixen and Vamps Fair VI

Once again, Vintage Space was a stall holder at the Vintage Vixen and Vamps Fair that was held at the Fremantle Town Hall on Sunday, 26th May 2013. 

A fabulous time was had by all with vintage styled entertainment and vintage treasures galore. With the explosion of vintage fairs abound, this is one fair where true vintage pieces are found. I do wish I went shopping for myself at the beginning of the fair once I discovered  the bargains that were found.

Here is a photo of the majestic town hall, taken from the stage. The audience were being thrilled by swing dancers at the time.

VVV Fair VI

The most popular vintage item from my stall was this 1950s men's felt fedora. Tried on by many a person, young and old. Purchased by a young man who was new to the vintage scene. Luckily his girlfriend is educating him to the finer things in life.

1950s Men's Fedora

Looking for forward to Vintage Vixen and Vamps Fair VII.

Which Vintage Era Floats Your Boat?

I love this photo of morphing styles through the decades.

Personally, I feel most comfortable in the mid 60's, as the last picture shows. Although I do admire how graceful the 1950s shape is and feel with the passing of time it is a more pleasing look in hindsight. How do you feel?

Which era floats your boat?

Vintage Hats

On my to do list - wear more vintage hats! 

I thought I would share a few photos I took today of a few of the vintage hats I have for sale. 

It is so hard to part with vintage treasures but I do know they mainly go to good homes! Especially this emerald green felt 1970s felt hat. This one may find its way back into my personal collection!

1970s 'Miss Shari felt hat

Absolutely love this 1960s ruffled white hat with back bow detail. I imagine it was custom made for a wedding. In excellent condition. Looks great on a dark haired girl.

1960s white ruffled bow hat

Vintage Vixen and Vamps Fair V

The Fremantle Vintage Vixen and Vamps Fair is once again happening this weekend. Sunday, November 11th 2012, 12pm - 5pm. A change of location, from the historical Fremantle Town Hall to the B Shed on Victoria Quay in Fremantle’s Waterfront District. 

 We are looking forward to a sunny weekend by the ocean. Vintage Space are lucky enough to have a stall and will be sharing with the delightful Toni from Vintage Chloe

I will be bringing heaps of fresh vintage stock to market. See you there x

Retro Photo Effects

There are many free sites online where one can create vintage effects and be very creative to your photographs. 

Here is my first example. A photo of my 4 year old's first day home from kindergarten. Just a little excited and proud of herself and her macaroni necklace!

Original photograph 2012

Using http://pixlr.com/o-matic/, they have many vintage effect available. I used the 'Doug' vintage effect for a subtle change.

Vintage 'Doug' Effect 2012

http://www.instantretro.com/ is a very easy site to use.  You just need to make sure you reset every time you want to try a new effect. Otherwise they will layer and you will loose the quality.

Ava Rose 21012 Original

There are so many options at Instant Retro. I used the 'Glowing Sun' with a Roll Effect. Funnily enough, Ava Rose is wearing a 1970s dancing costume and sitting in front of a 1970s table lamp!

Ava Rose 2012 Instant 'Retro Glowing Sun' and Roll Effect

Hours of fun!

2013 Pin Up Calendar

Maybe you had seen this fabulous 1950s top I had for sale?

1950s Sportscraft pin up wrap blouse

If not, you will be able to see it featured in Rosie Buttons 2013 Pin Up Calendar.

 Miss May is wearing an authentic Vintage Space item!

 

rosiebutton pin-up calendar 2013

Rosie Button is a freelance photographer currently based in Perth, Australia.