Vintage Fashion & Textiles
Five foxy favourites: highlights from the Vernon Fox handbag sale
Most of us could stand to be a little greener when it comes to our fashion choices, but how to balance an eco-conscience with a killer look?
Forget stocking fillers – it’s handbags that are in demand for Christmas
Designer handbags are coveted presents and pre-owned or second-hand versions are the best way to buy the top brands at attractive prices.
Oxford butcher's auction bonanza from Upper Slaughter Manor is a cut above
He’s a good Feller, that Micheál Feller. In 2014, Micheál and his wife, Elizabeth, donated to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford their extensive collection of 17th century embroideries – something which they had built up since they first married.
Furniture and textiles from the collection of Lady Helen Hamlyn offered at Bonhams
Works from the collection of designer and philanthropist Lady Helen Hamlyn come for sale at Bonhams this month.
Handbags and gladrags make appearance at Fellows Mayfair preview ahead of auction
Fellows hosted a preview of its upcoming auction this week.
Ballet, theatre and opera related items from a single owner collection
The theatre, ballet and opera were just three of the many interests of a well-known art collecting couple.
David Bowie's suit comes to auction
A suit once owned by famous singer and starman David Bowie is on offer in a sale at Auction Antiques on March 25.
Travel in style - five vintage trunks, suitcase and boxes including Louis Vuitton at Somerset auction
OK, so it may seem like taunting you at the moment considering the travel restrictions, but many vintage items from that world are proving highly collectable.
Fitting prices - vintage fashion such as Chanel on offer at auction
As Tennants auction house helpfully points out, “fashion changes but style endures”. One thing that doesn’t usually endure, however, is the price level for luxury goods. Which is great news for bidders who can pick up second-hand fashion for great prices.
From a Grayson Perry tapestry to 'The King's Speech' cigarette case, view the variety of items at auction this week
With estimates from £1000-6000 here are three previews of upcoming items this week.