The Bristol Betty Vintage Blog

Rodier and the Evolution of Twentieth Century Fashion

Rodier and the Evolution of Twentieth Century F...

Rodier were big in the 60s, so big in fact that by 1966 they were the world’s leading ready to wear label, the concept of which was then still relatively...

Rodier and the Evolution of Twentieth Century F...

Rodier were big in the 60s, so big in fact that by 1966 they were the world’s leading ready to wear label, the concept of which was then still relatively...

The Darling of the Dandy - In Praise of the Cravat

The Darling of the Dandy - In Praise of the Cravat

Of course, this level of regency peacocking required not only lots of money but also long suffering staff. As you knot your cravat, spare a thought for Brummell’s valet and...

The Darling of the Dandy - In Praise of the Cravat

Of course, this level of regency peacocking required not only lots of money but also long suffering staff. As you knot your cravat, spare a thought for Brummell’s valet and...

How to Choose the Perfect Vintage Gift

How to Choose the Perfect Vintage Gift

Do you buy vintage gifts for your loved ones already or is it something you have been thinking about in a bid to be more sustainable? If you’re not sure...

How to Choose the Perfect Vintage Gift

Do you buy vintage gifts for your loved ones already or is it something you have been thinking about in a bid to be more sustainable? If you’re not sure...

Aloha: A Brief History of the Muumuu

Aloha: A Brief History of the Muumuu

As you can imagine, the tropical Hawaiian climate proved too hot for double layered clothing like this and as a result, Hawaiian women adopted the cooler, more comfortable muumuu for...

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Aloha: A Brief History of the Muumuu

As you can imagine, the tropical Hawaiian climate proved too hot for double layered clothing like this and as a result, Hawaiian women adopted the cooler, more comfortable muumuu for...

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The Bohemian Dream - From the origins of Bohemian Fashion to Boho Chic

The Bohemian Dream - From the origins of Bohemi...

Boho style or its smarter sister boho chic never really seem to go out of style especially during the Summer months and festival season. So many of us love to...

The Bohemian Dream - From the origins of Bohemi...

Boho style or its smarter sister boho chic never really seem to go out of style especially during the Summer months and festival season. So many of us love to...

Flower Fairies and the Power of Nature - A Nostalgic Tribute

Flower Fairies and the Power of Nature - A Nost...

The lovely thing about Barker’s poetry and illustrations is the way that the plants and the fairies are intertwined and the incredible accuracy in the illustrations.

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Flower Fairies and the Power of Nature - A Nost...

The lovely thing about Barker’s poetry and illustrations is the way that the plants and the fairies are intertwined and the incredible accuracy in the illustrations.

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