Here are the latest items at Past Forward Retro. Check out our Etsy and ASOS shops for these fab items.
PAST FORWARD RETRO’S NEW SHOP
December 13th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
So we’ve now been in our new shop for a week and what a reception we’ve had!! Wembley loves Vintage. We’ve had lots of curious and excited customers coming in and buying our fab vintage items. Open from the 4th December to the 24th December we’re keen to take Wembley by storm.
Open:
Tuesday 11-6
Wednesday 11-6
Thursday 11-6
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 11-5
Here’s pictures from our opening party. Thank you to all of those who braved the cold to attend our event.
We have the most glorious morning’s at the shop, the winter sun streams through our windows and gives it a gorgeous glow. If you have a morning free come by and say hello.
We have loads of new stock so come and find a unique christmas gift at 5-7 WEMBLEY HILL ROAD, LONDON HA9 8AF
See you soon and Merry Christmas.
Love PFR xxxx
PFR’s First Pop Up Shop in Wembley!
October 24th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
For the last two weeks Past Forward Retro was given the opportunity to use an empty unloved shop space in Wembley Central to advertise our business. We turned one of the dark and gloomy windows into a lush vintage haven and it looked fantastic.
Since then we have also found out for the month of December we have been given the go ahead to turn this amazing space into Past Forward Retro’s first pop up shop!!!!! We are so excited and cant wait to get in there and give the place a vintagious make over.
We open on the 3rd of December and will be having our private opening party on the 4th December. If you would like to join us on the 4th for drinks and cakes then please join our mailing list or email sarah@pastforwardretro.com for an invitation. This is an invite only event as we must keep an eye on the numbers of people attending.
We must say a big thank you to The Coming Soon Club http://thecomingsoonclub.wordpress.com/ in partnership with meanwhile space who has made this all possible.
More updates on the shop opening times, the address and new items for sale will follow in the next few weeks.
Look forward to seeing you in the new shop!
Love,
Past Forward Retro x
Christmas Ideas…..
October 18th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
Past Forward Retro have been on the look out for some quality, new items to wet your vintage appetite and last week we found some real gems that we just had to tempt you with. As it’s getting closer to Christmas, why not get a vintage gift for your friends and family as a nice alternative to the high street. You’ll be sure that your item will be unique and reasonably priced to help you save that much needed cash for the holidays.
This is a superb vintage 1910-1930′s bowler hat and Three 1920-1950 vintage needlework hand bags we found last week!
In fantastic condition are these wonderful Mens vintage shoes size 9. finally we have some mens wear…sorry for the wait boys
Also in fantastic vintage condition are these lovely Mens Shoes size 9
A very pretty silk chiffon scarf
A 100% silk Glentex abstract musical 1940′s scarf (my personal fav)
All these items are for sale so please email sarah@pastforwardretro.com for the condition report and pricing.
Love
past Forward Retro
Retrospective – London Fashion Week’s first ever vintage fashion show!
September 21st, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
Bourne and Hollingsworth’s Retrospective is an exciting new London Fashion Week show and party that explores the past to predict next season’s trends. It took place at Bloomsbury Ballroom on Saturday 15th September 2012, and featured catwalk shows exhibiting beautiful one-off pieces from the world’s finest design houses and collections.
The models wore fierce eyebrows, bouffant hair and some of fashions most exclusive vintage finds from the 1920′s – 1980′s. We can’t wait for next season’s show!
Check out some pictures of Past Forward Retro’s vintage fashion show here.
Were you there? If so post some of your pictures in the comment section of this post!
Love,
Past Forward Retro xx
Past Forward Retro on ETSY
September 17th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
We now have an ETSY shop.
Move over EBay, ETSY is the new place to buy secondhand, vintage and handmade goods!
You not only can read about all our fabulous new finds on our blog but you can now buy some of this super stuff in our Past Forward Retro shop on ETSY
www.etsy.com/shop/PastForwardRetro
Love
Past Forward Retro xxxxxxxxx
Amazing Pink 40′s Cape + Soldier print T-Shirt – Recent vintage finds!
June 19th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
Check out these recent finds! We love this amazing 40′s hooded cape! And check out the soldier print T-shirt we recently found. Look out for the cape and other great finds at our upcoming sales.
Apple’s clothing range from the 80′s!
June 19th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
Imagine stumbling across one of these beauties in a charity shop! Sarah and I have a rule that we shouldn’t buy things because they are ‘funny’ or ‘ironic’ as they probably will end up unworn in a suitcase under your bed. However it’s a rule that I would not follow if I found an original Apple sweatshirt or one of those caps! To be honest it’s a rule that we rarely follow!
Spring Ideas
March 30th, 2012 § 0 comments § permalink
Hello, as spring has sprung a little early this year we thought we’d help inspire you this season with some of our new items.
It’s all about chunky jewellery in my opinion, so if your wanting a bit of bling this 1980′s set of enameled earrings, necklace and brooch by Monet will definitely hit the spot!!
It’s all about bright colours and this fantastic 1960s/70′s Christian Dior Scarf, although has muted tones has a splash of bright pink which makes it the perfect accessorie for your spring ensemble.
A wonderful pink 1950′s handmade dress, a little heavy to wear in the hight of summer but perfect for a slightly cooler spring evening.
Having a fantastically bright fitted red jacket in your wardrobe is a must have. This 1980′s BICCI jacket looks great with black skinny jeans again great for a Sring evening.
Love,
Past Forward Retro XXX
Afternoon Tea @ The Berkeley Hotel
February 26th, 2012 § 2 comments § permalink
If you haven’t already had afternoon tea at The Berkeley Hotel, located in Knightsbridge London, then you really are missing out!!
This is not a traditional english tea service, it is so much better and once you go you’ll never want to go anywhere else.
Situated in the gorgeous Caramel room, you are welcomed by beautifully presented members of staff, the girls wearing a purple 50′s style taffeta dress and the boys in white coats and black bow ties.
All the food is displayed on Paul Smith china and when you sit down you get given a very simple but elegant menu to choose from there very large selection of teas. I went for Chocolate Mint truffle, this was very strong and does not require milk as i later found out!! Once settled you are presented with a lovely selection of sandwiches and wrap. If your a veggie they are most accommodating, serving my friend a lovely selection which was not on the menu.
Do not be fooled by the small portions, you can have as many plates of sandwiches and cake trays as your heart desires, yes as many as you like!!! It’s really more like a glorified buffet. I decided to restrain myself and only had one plate of sandwiches as i was keen to try out the cakes and mini savouries.
Each cake is beautifully crafted into small pieces of art, it almost feels a bit of a crime to eat them. However you get over that rather quickly as these fantastic fashion inspired cakes not only look superb but taste divine!! I had the Autumn/Winter collection however if you go in the summer they will have a completely different collection this is due to the fact that there fashion inspirations are from current collections on the catwalk.
This is the best place in London to go for afternoon tea and one of the best priced at only £37.50!
- Run by Jessica Murray & Sarah Barton Keeley, Past Forward Retro is a London based vintage pop-up boutique. Look out for details of our upcoming vintage sales or let us know if you are after a particular vintage item and we will try and source it for you! Buy our items online at our
Etsy shop.Contact Us
Email:info@pastforwardretro.com.Ebay:jess molteno
