Vintage Swimwear Shoot at Clifton Lido

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles has a significant collection of vintage swimwear ranging from the Victorian era to the 1970`s.

 Synergy Styling and Photography planned and styled this vintage swimwear shoot www.stylingandphotography.co.uk which was a creative collaboration with Helen Lewis an amazing make up artist from London and local hair stylist Steven Rooney. Connie from Flowers of Stokes Croft created the real flower swim hat and our models were Bethan Searle, Dejah Baptiste, Rose Gover and Ryan Cloud. Despite the weak, watery sunshine it was very cold but our models were consummate professionals as you can see in this sneaky peek photograph taken by Venetia Norrington one half of "Synergy" and also of Firetop Photography fame www.firetopphotography.co.uk

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles

Spring Launch Event

April 18^th 2013

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles

at Clifton Hill House

7pm – 10pm 

Clifton Hill Costume and Textiles is an antique and vintage costumier and haberdashery suppliers, re-opening after the owner and founder Gillian Hodder passed away early in 2011. After extensive refurbishment of the building, and the long, but amazing experience of sorting through her vast-30 year-collection, the shop is preparing to open to the public once again in February 2013.

To celebrate the opening of the shop, show off some fine outfits and display some most delightful curios, Clifton Hill Costume & Textiles is hosting an evening of glamour, fashion and fun. Featuring live tableaux with models in situ wearing amazing vintage outfits, music, stalls and a catwalk show, the event is to be held in the superb Clifton Hill House. The Bristol University Halls is a great venue and only a couple of minutes’ walk from the shop itself!

The stunning haberdashery units that were the focus of the main part of the shop for many people are richly stocked with luxurious handmade and machine lace, gentlemen’s spectacles, underwear, stockings and scarves, whilst the buttons and buckles come in unbelievable quantity!

“It’s been a real boost doing various markets and events, I have met some great people; general public and local designers and makers, many of whom had visited Gill’s Clifton Hill Antique Costume and Textiles in the past and are hotly anticipating its return”.

Tickets are £3 in advance and £4 on the door.

Tickets will be available from sue@auntiesvintagechina.co.uk

See some of our entertainers below...

Beehive Brides - BOUDOIR

Beehive Brides is the brainchild of professional hair and makeup artist Fiona Maynard.

Fiona is a fully qualified hairdresser with over 20 year’s experience, including work published in many British and continental hair magazines.

A specialist in colouring and dressing long hair, Fiona decided to boost her training ten years ago to become a fully qualified make-up artist.

She has since worked across a wide range of film and television projects, including the Magdelene Sisters, BBC drama Monarch of the Glen, Messiah and Cranford and Archangel with James Bond himself, Daniel Craig.

Our Interns

Emma Kitching

As a Fine Art Student at The University of the West Of England, Emma has spent the past two years creating work that continues to explore how traditional craft skills and techniques can be used to create contemporary art. Often she will combine her passion for using pre -loved, vintage or forgotten materials with her own embroidery or illustration to produce new and original pieces.
She has gained some work experience in London helping to organise, host and design arts events and parties. Emma hopes to continue in this line of work and has currently been contracted to design and hand make bespoke wedding stationery and decorations for her sisters upcoming wedding in August. Here are some examples of Emma`s work;

Our models - CATWALK

Rosie

Model, Actor, Film & Stage Crew

Rosie is a theatre, art and literature practitioner with a deep passion for musical theatre.  She has been involved in TV productions and shows around the South along side paid modelling projects. She is enthusiastic, confident and hardworking.

Our models - CATWALK

Holly

Holly is just starting out as a model and hopes to develop her portfolio.

Our models - CATWALK

Lisa

Model, Actor, Film & Stage Crew who loves everything vintage