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1940s Harris Tweed advertisement
This fantastic advertisement for Harris Tweed dates from 1947, and was published in the Daily Mail Ideal Home Book 1947-8.
It ...
"Beatle age" - vintage Fab Four article from Fab 208 mag 1969
We found this article on the Fab Four in an old copy of Fabulous 208 annual from 1969 and had to share it with you!
Written by Mark Stevens, it lo...
Some 1920s humour on the fickle world of fashion
As excitement builds over the release of the long-awaited new movie version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic jazz age novel The Great Gatsby, we tho...
WIN two weekend camping tickets to Hipsville 2013!
After a cold, dreary and frankly rather miserable winter, what better to cheer you up than a whole weekend of 60s go-go and garage rock fun!
T...
Bigger and better - issue 7 of Vintage and Homemade Living magazine out now!
Whilst we all patiently await the arrival of Spring, at Candy Says we will be
curled up in the warm with the new issue of Vintage and Homemade
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WIN a vintage Goodie Bag from Candy Says!
Enter our Facebook Giveaway to win this fantastic vintage goodie bag!
The goodie bag includes a vintage tooled leather bag, an unused 1950s rayo...
Marshall & Snelgrove - 100 years of luxury
Marshall & Snelgrove enjoyed a superb reputation as high-end retailers for over 100 years. James Marshall had opened a shop at 11 Vere ...
Dandie Fashions and the 1960s Kings Road peacocks
The 1960s saw menswear make the transition from traditionally rather plain, dark clothing to bold colours, bright floral and psychedeli...
Biba and Beyond: iconic vintage fashion exhibition in Brighton
Brighton, 1965: the iconic Biba brand open their new shop on Queen's Road, following the immense success of their flagship Kensington store...
We are OPEN between Christmas and New Year!
Yes, no rest for the wicked!
Candy Says will be open for business between Christmas and New Year, so if you are looking for a special outfit...
Take a trip to Hipsville 1960s garage go-go party!
We're go-going insane with excitement about the Hipsville 1960s garage weekender!
Featuring a wild selection of international bands, DJs, go-go gi...
Christmas issue of Vintage and Homemade Living magazine out now!
Issue 6 of Vintage and Homemade Living magazine is out now. This special Christmas issue is packed full of festive fun!
It features photosh...