Kelly Doust introduces readers to her wonderful world of reviving and customising vintage pieces, while bringing a modern and unique twist to wearing vintage clothes – Dita Von Teese
Top birds: Harlequin Market
Bluebird brooch
I love the girls at Harlequin Market – check out these fab new birdy brooches, just in. Perfect for adorning your cocoon coat this winter.
If you’re searching for costume sparklers, cuffs, Lucite bags, unserious Bakelite pieces from the twenties onwards and anything statement, this is the best vintage jewellery store in Sydney, with pieces sourced from all over the world by owner Bruna Harrison. Start saving those pennies.
Vintage gold Chanel cuff from Harlequin Market
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Harlequin Market
French vintage harp necklace
Mama mia, these are gorgeous. Who’s interested in buying new jewels when there’s so much divine bling to be had second-hand for a fraction of the price?
You’ll have to beat me to the tassel necklace below from Harlequin Market.
Harlequin Market reproduction encrusted cuff
Vintage tassel necklace
Harlequin Market
Vintage French necklace & earrings
Wearing reclaimed pieces from head to toe can be a bit much at times. No-one wants to feel like Second Hand Rose, after all. But many so-called luxury items aren’t what they used to be; and by that I mean well-made or rare. It leaves me wondering why I aspire to buying them on the few occasions we treat ourselves.
That’s why I got such a thrill visiting Harlequin Market yesterday – they have an excellent collection of high quality vintage jewellery you won’t see everywhere. The Chanel chains & belts are a particular highlight, but they also have exquisite pieces from fêted design stars Kenneth J Lane and Laurence Vrba, amongst others. And Sasha the sales assistant gave the very best kind of service; her knowledge and enthusiasm for the jewellery was infectious.
When I next have the spare change, I’m spending it here.
Kenneth J Lane cuff