A vintage designer clothing fashion sale was held during the weekend at Willis York hairdressing in Wellington. The preview opening held on Friday evening was a great success with sales in full swing and buyers finding makeshift fitting rooms in the upmarket interior space to try on the gorgeous bargains to be had while listening to upbeat DJ sounds and drinking bubbles.
Willis York hairdressers is a unique open industrial space situated on the corner of Taraniki and Vivian Street in Wellington. Owner Bex Brent is passionate about utilising the space to host exhibitions and events to celebrate fashion and art. Brent said that “basically the idea of the vintage clothing sale came from a group of girls with way too many beautiful quality designer clothes in their wardrobes”.
In collaboration with graphic designer and artist Jane Kellahan the vintage clothing designer sale was launched. This was the first event of what will become an annual event but from the popularity of this one, will be more realistically a seasonal event. Around 1000 items were available for sale including top labels designer labels Zambesi, Pearl, Marilyn Sainty, Miss Lau, Girbaud, Salle Smith, Trelise Cooper, George, Rosaria Hall and RJC. Garments were all in top condition. Accessories, shoes and children's designer clothes were also up for sale.
The idea behind the clothing sale was to to move and recycle gorgeous designer clothes that fashionistas don’t wear anymore. Kellahan pointed out that there are currently forums to purchase top-quality second-hand clothing such as TradeMe but that there is a gap in the market where people can actually come and see first-hand to try on what they are buying.
The space in Willis York is open and modern, a great space for hairdressing but with couches and chandeliers and designer interiors, it also is a fabulous space for art and fashion. Brent is supportive and passionate in assisting creative individals to flourish. Artist's works are featured as a part of the space and currently include bird tiles and a doll installation.
For more information on Willis York and the next clothing sale, art works, exhibitions/installations or hairdressing contact Bex at info@willisyork.co.nz
Photos: · Owner Bex Brent and Artist/Graphic Designer Jane Kellahan· Shoppers browsing the designer garments
Photographer: Emma AllenCyndi Greep, 10 November 2008
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