The Vinnies shop in Coffs Harbour is gearing up for its biggest week of the year when theme-dressed staff will roll out a massive array of vintage and retro gear dating from the 1920s to the 1980s.
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Vinnies 5th annual Vintage Week starts at 9am on Monday July 16.
Shop manager Helen Hull said her 30-plus volunteers have been inspired to spend many weeks putting aside good quality clothes, bags, jewellery and bric-a-brac for shoppers with an eye for nostalgia.
“This is always again our busiest week of the year,” Helen said.
“We’ve come up with some terrific items, including beautiful linens and lace, furs (faux and recycled-antique), dolls and luggage.”
Helen said the shop at 6 Scarba Street, Coffs Harbour will have a creatively themed window display in keeping with the vintage and retro focus, matched by interior décor and display racks that will change each day as goods are sold and new stock is brought in.
“We’re assembling a mix of gorgeous women’s and men’s clothing and accessories that reflect the various styles of bygone eras. These fashions say so much about times past, from short and sweeping dresses, to bell-bottom trousers.”
Getting the shop ready for the big week has involved long hours for the volunteers, with the weekend beforehand providing an opportunity for the finishing touches.
“We expect to be run off our feet, but that’s what we enjoy. Vintage Week is a special time, with our volunteers having as much fun as the bargain hunters.
“Everyone is invited to drop by and see what treasures we have. I guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised.”
