Category Archives: Vintage

The Chap protest of Savile Row

Posted on May 21, 2012 by londoninsight

The Chap Magazine’s protest on Savile Row against plans for a new Abercrombie & Fitch shop. Continue reading →

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The Chap Olympiad 2011

Posted on July 20, 2011 by londoninsight

With nearly as much Pimms as there was rain, you would be mistaken for thinking that the moods might be dampened a tad. Far from it, for this year’s Olympiad saw the attire as sharp as the cheating was rife. … Continue reading →

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A puff and a pint with the Handlebar Club

Posted on May 14, 2011 by londoninsight

A highly enjoyable evening with the distinguished Handlebar Club at the Windsor Castle Pub, Crawford Place, London. Continue reading →

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The distinguished and dauntless Mr.Carter

Posted on February 12, 2011 by londoninsight

A glimpse at the fantastical home and life of London interior designer David Carter. Continue reading →

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A Christmas Card of London, with Dennis Severs’ house, Wilton’s Music Hall & Steve’s cycling orchestra

Posted on December 28, 2010 by londoninsight

Revisiting the house of Dennis Severs, Wilton’s Music Hall and Steve with his Humtoo cycling orchestra in this special christmas post. Continue reading →

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Virginia Bates: The Lives and Loves of a National Treasure

Posted on December 22, 2010 by londoninsight

A conversation with Virginia Bates, owner of the famous boutique ‘Virginia’ on Portland Road, London. Continue reading →

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Bedtime Stories at 40 Winks

Posted on December 1, 2010 by londoninsight

Rediscovering your inner-child at the bedtime stories event at the magical 40 winks hotel, London. Continue reading →

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An evening of Burlesque with Emerald Fontaine and Tallulah Tempest

Posted on November 12, 2010 by londoninsight

A London experience of burlesque with Emerald Fontaine and Tallulah Tempest at the Fox on Halloween night. Continue reading →

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It’s time for tea with Johnny Vercoutre

Posted on October 27, 2010 by londoninsight

Step back into the 1940’s and enjoy some good old fashioned tea and cake with the dashing dandy, Johnny Vercoutre. Continue reading →

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Fleur De Guerre: a life in vintage

Posted on September 29, 2010 by londoninsight

Taking tips from Fleur De Guerre, a 1940’s pin-up girl, on how to maintain your inner goddess. Continue reading →

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