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Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Inherited

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VTG CLT is popping up at the warehouse located at 2205 N Tryon, Charlotte, NC for the fourth annual Summer Market on July 24th (VIP Shop) and 25th (Market Day)! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 80 vintage & handmade vendors. Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market.

We are really excited to welcome Sabrina from Inherited to the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market.  Her Summer collection is swoon worthy and we can’t wait to see it in person!  Here is Sabrina breaking down her curatorial choices:

All vintage vendors offer a unique perspective on the pieces we sell. Some of us stick to a specific era; others focus on collecting a particular type of item. Each of us are drawn to these things for a reason, and the way we curate tem tells a story.

Inherited’s intention is to offer pieces that have a sense of romance and wearability — the kinds of clothes you’d inherit if you had a wild, world-traveling great-aunt or a burlesque-dancer-turned-botanist grandmother (if anyone does have this kind of relative, I’m filled with envy).
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I’ve pulled together a Summer Capsule with pieces from the 1940s to the 1970s that capture a bit of what Inherited offers: neutral-toned separates that can be mixed and matched; fabrics like crochet lace, linen and embroidered silk that are nice to look at and touch; and bold prints that are eye-catching without being overwhelming.
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This capsule is made for summer vacation: all of the pieces can be thrown on without too much fuss. There’s an embroidered caftan you can wear over your bikini, a few dresses that can be worn to dinner or brunch, loose blouses that let you breathe on a hot day, and silky tap pants perfect for staying in. The prints and textures add some exotic appeal, so you can feel like you’ve traveled the world while sitting on your back porch.

The items in this capsule collection (and many others!) will be available at the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Summer Market Vendor Spotlight: Formation Design Studio

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VTG CLT is popping up at the warehouse located at 2205 N Tryon, Charlotte, NC for the fourth annual Summer Market on July 24th (VIP Shop) and 25th (Market Day)! Come out and spend the day shopping with over 80 vintage & handmade vendors. Leading up to the market, we’ll be sharing vendor spotlight posts that give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors in advance of the market.  

We are really excited to welcome Amanda from Formation Design Studio to her first Vintage Charlotte market.  Amanda’s goal is to design your favorite garments.  All of us wanted to wear her effortless, relaxed garments, and we think you will too. Here is Amanda sharing her journey, and what drives her as a designer:

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 I graduated with a BFA in Fashion Design from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2005. Soon after I was designing for Urban Outfitters. After many years with the company, I decided to move back home to North Carolina in 2010, continuing to freelance design. It was then that I branched out on my own with Formation Design Studio.

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I believe that it is important to understand where and how your garment came to life. My designs are made in small quantities with a non-seasonal approach throughout the year, so each piece is unique and wonderful. There is a dedication to quality and detail in every garment. Each piece is made by me, in my North Carolina studio.  Unlike mass production, there is something special about knowing that you have one of just a few pieces made. You and I are part of something that was developed with care, precision, and passion. I want for you to go back to your closet for this “favorite” time and time again.

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Vintage Round Up at the VTGCLT Summer Market

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Our vintage vendors have been giving us some sneak peeks of some of the goodies they are bringing to market and we think it is only fair to let you see some of these unique items!  Here are some of our favorite vintage sneak peaks all rolled in to one Vintage Round Up!

Lamps made from antique gears and vintage bedposts – Available at the Reinvented Charlotte booth

Vintage wallpaper available at the Dressing Rooms Interiors booth

Loads of vintage glassware from Shaynanigan’s Vintage

1950s swimsuit from Ferris Wheel Vintage

Milk Glass from Shannon Newlin

10424518_852321484796839_2004517293_nVintage paper grab bags from Cosmic Ephemera

Printed dresses galore at Bird Dog Vintage

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IMG_3869Vintage lighting and accessories from Vintage Concord

 

THE SUMMER MARKET VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Beautiful Idiot Clothing

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Our vendor spotlight posts give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors before the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market on June 14, 2014 at The Fillmore Charlotte.

It is no secret that we are pretty much obsessed with everything that local designer Beautiful Idiot Clothing makes, here is Hollie talking about how it all started and what they are bringing to market:

We started out making adorable outfits for the little ones, as Rosie and Pepe. One day we finally realized that we could create wonderful pieces for adults, inspired by a style we would want to wear ourselves. With my background in fashion, we began to make prototype dresses and hand painted zip pouches. Perfect pieces for a night out in Plaza Midwood!

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IMG_3468Anthony, feeling left out, suggested we try to make unique skinny ties. The first fabric we used in the process was actually an up-cycled plaid pajama set from Anthony’s brother. We now try to hunt down awesome fabrics from thrift stores, and closets alike, for most of our unique ties. Beautiful Idiot Clothing is beyond ecstatic to bring these styles to the VTGCLT Summer Market!
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THE SUMMER MARKET VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Ferris Wheel Vintage

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Our vendor spotlight posts give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors before the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market on June 14, 2014 at The Fillmore Charlotte.

Looking for your new summer wardwrobe? Check out Ferris Wheel Vintage… we swoon over every special piece she brings to market:

Ferris Wheel Vintage carries specially curated vintage gems from the 50s through the early 90s for every style, size, and budget!  Whether your style is classic and timeless, edgy, pin-up chic, or way out there, you’re sure to find a FWV vintage gem to add to your wardrobe!
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We will once again be bringing our pop-up dressing room to the Summer Market so you’re sure to leave with pieces that fit you beautifully, and new to our booth this time around will be a $5 & $10 rack of lots of lovely pieces priced to sell!  FWV owner Katherine used hunting for vintage as stress relief during four tough years of Architecture school and now has way too much inventory, so stop by the Ferris Wheel Vintage booth to grab some new-to-you goodies at a steal!
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To see more sneak peeks of items that will be available in the FWV booth, follow us on Instagram: @ferriswheelvintage

2013 Spring & Summer Events

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Save the dates for our 2013 spring and summer events!

Something Old, Something New : a vintage and handmade wedding experience

April 13, 2013
The Wadsworth Estate
$5 in advance (tickets available here!) / $8 at the door
Ticket price includes: admission, food & drink
Vendor booth spaces for Something Old, Something New are Sold Out!  There is still some consignment space available!

 

The Summer Market

June 29, 2013
The Fillmore Charlotte
Free admission / $5 early bird special (9am-10am)
Vendor applications open the week of April 15, 2013
 
 

Something Old, Something New

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Vintage Charlotte Indie Vintage Handmade Wedding Event Something Old, Something New

Please join Vintage Charlotte at The Wadsworth Estate on April 13, 2013 for “Something Old, Something New”.  This alternative to a wedding expo will bring brides face to face with local, handmade and (of course!) vintage vendors to help inspire the perfect wedding!

Highlights of the event include a bridal suite with vintage wedding gowns from the 1900s-1970s, bridal accessories, a table decor contest, vintage rentals, letterpress invitations, tasting from caterers and bakers, and more!

Tickets can be purchased here!

Holiday Market Vendor Spotlight: French Press Vintage

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Our vendor spotlight posts give you a chance to meet some of our amazing vendors before the Vintage Charlotte Hoilday Market on December 8, 2012 at The Fillmore Charlotte.  Please welcome Amber from French Press Vintage:

French Press Vintage is excited to be participating in the Vintage Charlotte holiday market! We will proudly be offering curated vintage fashions for ladies – including party dresses for all your winter party needs! Sequins, lace, long, short, casual, fancy, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s! Here’s a tiny sneak peek of FPV’s ladies digs.

bright peach/pink sheer flowy formal/party/cocktail/ mad men-style dress // chiffon overlay//  sz M
teal/aqua 1970s long skirt / hippie festival / 70s / small
black/blue floral LS dress / 1970s / stroller / L
navy/champagne color block long cocktail/formal/party maxi dress // 60s alice// sz M

Check out the French Press Vintage shop & visit us on Facebook!

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