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Vintage in Tokyo

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:55:23 +0000

Recently I headed to Japan for a holiday with my love Benjamin.

So, naturally whilst in Tokyo I thought I’d see if I could find some vintage. Unfortunately I didn’t find anything for the shop but plenty pour moi! Here are my tips for you if you’re heading that way…

Harajuku, Tokyo. Awesome place. Great for the shopper! I had heard of two main shops here. Finding them seemed to be determind by what tube stop you get off at but ask any of the locals. They’ll fall over trying to help you out! Spend the day at Harajuku. There really is that much to see and eat and do!

There are two massive ones right on top of each other. One called Kinji and the other called Hanjiro. Kinji is at basement level and Hanjiro on the first floor.

Kinji

Hanjiro

I also dragged my Ben out to a place called Shimo-kitazawa which is a University student area with vintage shops a plenty!

For more photos check out our facebook page!

Fremantle Markets

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:32:08 +0000

Starting from this weekend Friday 12th March Winifred and Bance will have a second shop at the Fremantle Markets!

Heaps of guys vintage tees and fabulous frocks for the ladies fresh off the boat from abroad!

Do pop down and peruse out wares. Luv Delilah @ Winifred and Bance xxx

Obnoxious Owl

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:17:16 +0000

Obnoxious Owl is here and its Launch Party Time!

Saturday 27th February from 7.30pm.

All proceeds go to Haiti earthquake relief.

To read more of Obnoxious Owl and her musings head to www.obnoxiousowl.com

5 minutes with… Emma Bergmeier

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:42:24 +0000

What inspires you to get out of bed in the morning?

The prospect of being able to wear a new outifit. I think of outfits as temporary works of art and each day is an opportunity to create a new artwork.

What was the last photograph you took?

I took a photo of my boyfriend awkwardly holding one of my cats on my new fandangeled Polaroid camera.

What is your favourite vintage piece?

Ooooh…thats a hard one because my whole wardrobe is vintage! I think my favourite is probably a red, hand sewn 1950s dress that was my frist ever online vintage purchase. I feel like a character from Mad Men whenever I put it on.

Dropstitch. How/why did you start your Perth Street Chic blog?

I started Dropstitch because I was sick of hearing people constantly bagging out Perth. I wanted to show people that Perth is a fashionable city with a stylish population, and a street fashion site seemed the perfect way to do that.

Five words to describe yourself.

Tall, organised, homebody, vintage nut.

You can check out Emma’s blog here at www.dropstitch.com.au

Melville Markets Sunday 7th Feb

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:03:36 +0000

Yes Winifred & Bance will be there tomorrow from 6am selling deadstock from the shop from $1! Get in quick to nab a bargain!

Favourite forties things from etsy

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:36:24 +0000

Vintage 1940s dress Small USD $78 available on etsy

1940s black suede heels Size 6.5 USD $56 available on etsy

1940s starburst brooch USD $11 available on etsy

The Clothing Exchange

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:34:31 +0000

I’ve been getting so many queries regarding our Swap Parties. Unfortunately they won’t be held at Winnie B’s any longer! :( So thankyou for your support!

HOWEVER don’t fret, I’d like to introduce Mia and Vanessah from The Clothing Exchange! Same concept just a different location. We’re joining forces to make them bigger and better for YOU!

There has been a surge of interest in ethical issues around shopping, particularly regarding landfill and the link to global warming. The $1.7 billion Australians spend on clothing and accessories each year is turning into a landfill problem: just look at the bags bulging with discards dumped out. Until now, it has been assumed that eco-consciousness is at loggerheads with the passion for bargain-hunting and fast fashion that fuelled the continuing chain-store boom. But a swap event is an opportunity for guilt-free shopping.

So why not trade shopping for swapping. It combines ethical shopping, bargain hunting and social networking – and it’s the hottest fashion trend. Buying or sharing second hand garments eliminates the need for new ones and shrinks your ecological fashion footprint.

The swapping craze has been gathering momentum for some time. The Clothing Exchange is a network that hosts swap nights at chic venues in most capital cities and is now in Perth.

Swap events book out so quickly so get in quick to book your tickets online at
www.clothingexchange.com.au

The next event is on Tuesday evening 23 February 2010 at Hotel Northbridge, 210 Lake Street, Northbridge. Garment check in is from 6.30pm, swapping commences at 7.30pm sharp! Tickets cost $25 and includes a glass of bubbly on arrival, exclusive access to image consultants from Morph Me Image Consultants and the swapping event.

Special offer for Winifred & Bance clients, email perth@clothingexchange.com.au to purchase your tickets for only $15!

My Backyard

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:36:17 +0000

White dress S $110

Spotty frock M $75

Red Check Shirt M/L $59

Strands of pearls $39

Stripe top M $59

Blue maxi dress S/M $69

Blue shirt L $39

Bowler Hat $69

Blue dress with white collar M SOLD

Stylist – Meghan Hosie

Photographer – Pat O’brian

Bandwagon 1953

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:33:44 +0000

We love old movies…especially ones with Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse with those legs!

Winifred & Bance 2010

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:08:25 +0000

We are back guys and gals! We have so much in store for you all this year and its beginning to look like our biggest year yet! We had a fabulous holiday at ma and pa’s on the farm and down south at Southbound. We noticed lots of fun summer fashions whilst out and about. Pantsuits, sailor anything, rock’n'roll, denim shorts, love heart sunnies, one piece bathers and bodysuits and yes, 80s glam is still in!