Velvet Atelier

With the opening of a brand new cafe in April and several new dealers moving in, there are a lot of changes going on in Alfies. Last week Velvet Atelier opened a new shop on the ground floor. In this wonderful vintage treasure trove you will find the most stunning vintage dresses from the Victorian Era to the 1970s and a nice collection of shoes, bags and hats. Don't forget to have a look at their designer stock, including Vivienne Westwood, Dior, Armani and Alexander McQueen.

 

 The rotating mannequin in the window is wearing a stunning 1950s theatrical feather and net dress.

Velvet Atelier also stock an incredible collection of wedding dresses from the Edwardian Era to the 1950s.

  

 1920s cream beaded dress

1970s Dallas handbag. This telephone purse is a fully working phone, you just need to plug it in!   

1950s American style pink prom dress

Visit our website http://www.alfiesantiques.com/ or Velvet Atelier's website http://www.mikedinken.strefa.pl/ for more information.  

Mother's Day Gifts

We all hold our Mums in high regard, so when it comes to that special day why not thank her with a present she will cherish forever. We've selected a few gift ideas, but if you pay us a visit, you are bound to find something perfect for your Mother.

1960s Owl Brooch, enamel & jelly belly.
From Tony Durante, stand G047-49.

Musical Kigu Pearl Lid Compact, 1950s.

From Melinda Colthurst, stand F015.

Vicke Lindstrand, Kosta, lead cut crystal perfume bottle, 1955-56.
From Thirteen Interiors, stand G001 - G005 & G050.

Silver gilt and enamel rose trinket, 1915, signed.
From Goldsmith & Perris, G059 & G061-63.

Pre war fabric, Exotic Birds printed on linen.
From Persiflage stand S006-008.

1920s platinum, diamond and blue sapphire pendant.

From Gareth Brooks, stand G079-80.

It's rather apt that this post is about Mother's Day as today is International Women's Day - a celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women. So to ALL you ladies..

Happy International Women's Day!