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Vintage Shops London

Featuring more than 50 vintage shops, markets and stalls
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Vintage Shops London by Michelle Mason offers a unique exploration of over 30 vintage stores and markets across London, celebrating the charm and individuality of reclaimed and repurposed objects. Mason, a stylist and founder of Mason & Painter, presents inspiring style tips and quick home update ideas, ideal for anyone seeking a vintage look that captures the spirit of each location without significant expense or effort. Through sumptuous photography and insightful narratives about the shopkeepers and their stories, this book provides more than a directory—it invites readers to embrace responsible shopping and the authentic beauty of vintage finds.
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This book appeals to readers interested in interiors, styling, sustainable and responsible shopping, vintage and reclaimed objects, and those seeking inspiration from authentic, beautifully styled shops in London.

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A stunning photographic guide to London's best vintage shops

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An antidote to online retail and fast fashion, the enduring beauty of a vintage item—purchased with all its imperfections and age-worn beauty—is the inspiration behind this new book from Michelle Mason, stylist and founder of Mason & Painter in London's Columbia Road.

Reclaimed and repurposed objects have the ability to inspire a whole room, an outfit or just evoke a special feeling: fragments of a previous life. Michelle adds her own inspirational style steal tips and ideas for quick updates for the smallest spaces in your home without spending a huge amount of time or money, and shows how you can recreate your own vintage look capturing the spirit of each place.

Over 30 vintage stores and markets are profiled with a description, what it is best known for, and illustrated with sumptuous special photography, which tells the story of each store, its shopkeepers and their inspiration, including behind-the-scenes tips.

Vintage Shops London will appeal to everyone interested in interiors, styling, responsible shopping, reclaimed and vintage objects and authentic, beautifully styled shops.

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Praised for its exquisite eye and insider knowledge, Michelle Mason's book is described as a delightful visual journey through London's most creative vintage shops, offering valuable tips for creating unique home displays. Period Living calls it "a must-have guide for vintage hunters," while Foreword Reviews hails it as "an eye-catching tour through the capital's secondhand emporia." Homes and Antiques highlights its gorgeous photography and focus on championing independent, sustainable, and affordable businesses.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910258996

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pimpernel Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Michelle Mason is a designer, shopkeeper and stylist and has worked for a number of clients including Sir John Soane's Museum shop, the British Library, the National Gallery and the Southbank Centre. She is also co-founder of east London vintage shop Mason & Painter in Columbia Road, home to the weekly Sunday Flower Market. Her first book was Flower Market (Pimpernel, 2019).

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