Vintage Fashion Manchester

Manchester vintage fashion fans are to be offered a rare opportunity to buy from some of the hottest vintage traders this May Bank Holiday.

The event, which is being hosted by Triangle Shopping Centre and Vintage Threads, follows the success of the Spring fashion fair.

For one weekend, Triangle will be transformed into a vintage lover's paradise, pop-up shops boasting rare finds, classic cars and performances from local bands and vintage-themed dancing troupes.

Whether you’re after original Breton tops, denim and colourful courts a la Debbie Harry, Paul Weller’s sharp and clean cut threads or 60s-style furniture, you are sure to find something to add some retro styling to your home and wardrobe.

Vintage shopping has become a popular way of updating your look without resorting to the mass-produced high street designs.

The distinctive fashions of years gone by are replicated on the catwalks year-in, year-out and traditional homeware designs from the past few decades have become increasingly in vogue, following the rise of cupcake culture. From brogues, bags, brooches and braces to skirts, sofas, skinnies and scarves, the Triangle Vintage Fashion Fair will have something for everyone.

To coincide with the event, Triangle and Vintage Threads have released their guide to replicating the iconic styles from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

THE WOMEN’S GUIDE TO VINTAGE STYLE

The 60s

Style icons: Twiggy, Julie Christie, Brigitte Bardot, Jane Birkin

Get the look: Tousled curls, beehives, pixie cuts, mini skirts, shift dresses with pockets, geometric prints, flower print, velvet dresses, lace dresses, paisley print.

The 70s

Style icons: Bianca Jagger, Jerry Hall, Farrah Fawcett, Faye Dunaway

Get the look: Hot pants, braces, long white socks, chunky platform heels, flared jeans, distressed baseball and sports team t-shirts.

The 80s

Style icons: Debbie Harry, Madonna and Grace Jones

Get the look: Shoulder pads, Breton tops, vibrant prints, cropped t-shirts and jumpers, acid wash denim, cut off denim, chunky gold jewellery, neon accessories, trainers, permed hair, vivid make up.

THE MEN’S GUIDE TO VINTAGE STYLE

The 60s

Style icons: Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol, Keith Richards, John Lennon

Get the look: Turtlenecks, Breton tops, plaid flannel shirts, sharply cut mod-style suits, drainpipe Levi’s, Harrington jackets.

The 70s

Style Icons: Jim Morrison, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie

Get the look: Tan coloured shirts, skinny leather bomber jackets, flared jeans, large-collared shirts, suede jackets, cheesecloth shirts, tapered sideburns, long and messy hairstyles.

The 80s

Style Icons: Morrissey, Ice T, Kevin Bacon, Duran Duran, Will Smith

Get the look: Pastels, band t-shirts, leather jackets, jean jackets, rolled up sleeves, sleeveless shirts, stone wash jeans, braces, Ray-Bans, mohawks, teased hair.