Meet the TeamFind out who we are and what we have planned for the

future!

StyleFind out what will be available from our

fabulous traders!

The CharityFind out more about our charity partner, The

Tom Bowdidge Foundation

Meet the ModelsFind out about our fashion show, and who will be strutting

their stuff!

ContentsAbout the fair

Meet the Team

Also Introducing...

The Charity

Meet the Models

The Venue

Repro Vintage

True Vintage

Accessories

Homeware

Quirky and Handmade

Food and Drink

The Schedule

Our Sponsor

Events coming up

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About the Fair

...Unique Vintage Shopping Experiences

Each fair is held in a secret location; details are only released to those on our mailing list, Facebook and Twitter followers- so sign up now to find out our vintage secrets first. We hold fairs regularly in and around East Anglia.

The finest purveyors come together to trade at The Secret Vintage Fair, blending quality vintage, retro and vintage inspired handmade goods. A veritable feast of vintage treasures!

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Meet the team

Janine – The Vintage Queen

The resident vintage queen, this lady is religiously dressed head to toe in stunning vintage ensembles, with nylons, heels and perfect petticoat flair. Her hair and brain work as hard as her style and she consistently comes up with ideas and thoughts to better the business of vintage, putting them into action as swiftly as she could glide across a crowded room.

Owner and founder of Lesley’s Girls Vintage, there could be no better pin-up for her brand; she’s as genuine and authentic as the wonderful mix of clothing on her rails.

Drink – Wine, craft beer, cocktails, ginger-bread latte…you name it, she’s there.

Judy – The Eloquent Thinker

She’s able to fit into the slimmest of vintage attire and can twirl a skirt like no one else. Definitely educated and with a sharp wit to match she is the ruler of writing a great blog. She is superb at summing up with a personal injection that addictively draws you in. This girl should be given a column about love, life and dreams.

Having recently founded Retro Kids, she’s out to convert the world to vintage style, one small person at a time.

Drink – Verve Cliquot if you’re asking

Chris – The Visionary

The creative mind and actioner, she is a clever clogs with a penchant for repro vintage. She has a unique sense of updating vintage elements for modern folk, not in a shabby chic type of way but with a Scandinavian style and is often partial to a spot of neon accenting. She has a talent for combining colours and merchandising in a way that brings everything to life.

Owner and founder of Happenstance she can be found in her studio crafting and creating original pieces for her label. She also has an eye for spotting great pieces of vintage homeware and ceramics.

Drink – Did you mention coffee?

Michelle - The cool collector

This lady is the epitome of mid century cool.... she even has a skate ramp in the garden! From humble beginnings with scratch and sniff stickers to her awesome sunburst clock display, Her keen eye has been honed over the years with many collections.

Owner and founder of Hidden in the Rafters She can sniff out that Forgotten treasure at 100 paces.

Drink - Pregnancy prohibition means it’s strictly Tee-total (for now!)

Also Introducing...Tallulah GoodtimesTallulah s an international electroswing DJ, producer and singer.

her natural ability to read the crowd and choose the right tune for the right moment, along with her energetic style and seamless mixes, keep her audiences entertained and on the dance floor all night long.

Alice D’LumiereAlice will once again be bringning her own brand of wit, glamour and hopefully some magic to the stage as our compere

SJR PhtographyThe lovely Simon will be on hand to take photos of the day, including entries for Best Dressed, so if you see him, give him your most winning smile!

The Charity

Who are they?The Tom Bowdidge Foundation is a charitable foundation, founded on 28th February 2014 and launched by his parents, Richard and Nikki on the 20th birthday anniversary of Tom Bowdidge. Tom died of a desmoplastic small round cell tumour and extensive peritoneal disease in October 2013, at the age of 19.

What do they do?The Foundation is headquartered in Colchester and its goal is to raise funds to support research projects and to provide physical and emotional support to teenagers and young people with cancer.

On the dayWatch out for the Tom Bowdidge Foundation stand and collection buckets throughout the day.Proceeds from the raffle will be going towards the charity and watch out for a special guest appearance from Barney!

Meet the ModelsChloeChloe is a first timer with SVF and it’s great to have her on board! She works in a local college and has an adorable puppy named Annie! (who unfortunately won’t be joining us!)

EmmaAnother first timer with us, Emma has come to us through the charity, as she is Tom’s sister. This girl runs marathons which we find seriously impressive... we don’t even run for a bus!

JoJo is a Secret Vintage Show veteran, having been with us for all of them so far. She’ll also be popping up in the burlesque, so keep your eyes peeled!

JudyIn between helping to organise the fairs, and starting new venture Retro Tots, Judy will also be strutting her stuff for another fashion show!

LotteNo stranger to fashion, Lotte is in the third year of a Fashion degree at Colchester School of Art. She has recently had a garment chosen to potentially be shown at London Graduate Fashion week, so one to watch!

PhoebePhoebe has previously modelled for GO4 Market Cafe’s fashion show. A barista at the cafe, she recently got involved in the trading side of things, when she had a stall selling handpainted items to raise awareness about eating disorders.

The Venue The Town hall is an iconic baroque building with plenty of history and grandeur. designed by John Belcher and built in 1897 before the celebrated opening in 1898, although the site itself has been the focus for civic duties for over 800 years. The Grade I listed building with 162ft Victorian Tower makes an impressive venue for the event from the moment you arrive, From the Italian marble staircase to The impressive hall, complete with stage, we will be taking over the building from bottom to top, with entertainment, and of course the best vintage, handmade and retro-inspired traders... so enjoy!

Repro VintageIf you like the idea of vintage but prefer your clothing new, then

Reproduction is for you. The Reproduction ranges offer classic vintage styling with the benefits of that brand new feel and a

range of sizes.

Who? Lesley’s Girls Vintage Serenity BridesPocket Watch and PetticoatsRetro Tots

True VintageIf your idea of hell is wearing the same outfit as someone else, then True Vintage is for you. From a one-off jumpsuit to the perfect little black dress anything goes. Just make sure that you snap up anything you love, cause once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Who? Cheesecake and Classic York House VintageJade’s Vintage VintageavaitrixEasy Tiger Vintage Petticoat JaneVintage Fever Sunburst VintageThe Retro Lady Lesley’s Girls Vintage

And if that perfect outfit needs a little TLC, the talented 13 Stitches will be on hand for alterations!

AccessoriesFrom the perfect bag to the earrings that complete the outfit, acces-sories make the outfit. Our traders have a mix of the old, the new and handmade original pieces that will make the perfect impression.

Who? Made by Birdies Maria Rose CraftsDucking Fabulous Cherry on top MillineryPoppy Sakulku Millinery Shrinking Violet Jewellery Dee’s Delights

Who? Capt. Jack’s Locker LouLou’s Handmade HomeSewn with Soul Mae KandooHidden in the Rafters The Green Suitcase Co.Vintiquity Antika SeramikaAll and Sundry Happenstance

HomewaresHome is where the heart is and to us, vintage and handmade homewares are the ultimate way to make a house a home. From vintage furniture and collectables to soft furnishings we’re sure you’ll find the perfect item.

Quirky and Handmade Food and DrinkFrom hand drawn mugs and t shirts to quirky accessories. a hand made product means you are getting something different to the norm.

Who? LegoMONKI 13 StitchesSew Enchanted Woodmouse WorkshopArt Nouvocative Artwork by Faith SwannFitzygogo Fabric8Little Treasure Gifts Honeybee Natural Beauty

Food and DrinkFrom a relaxing cup of tea and cake to an organic beer, enjoy our food and drink

Who? Pitfield brewery Sweet treats by Sita

Chocodolly Ruby’s Vintage Tea Party

our sponsorOur sponsor for the fair is the funky East Coast Diner. Their range of burgers, hot dogs and Milkshakes are to die for... and we should know, we’ve sampled most of the menu!!

Events coming upWe are pleased to announce that the Secret

Vintage Fair will be heading off on location to Maui Waui 2015!! We are so excited to br part of this amazing event.

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