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A Drury Street favourite for the Irish styling elite, Jenny Vander has received praise from Eoin Gavin—who endorsed the store’s array of genuine vintage pieces dating back to the early 1900s—and Mairin Ni Bheachain of MoStyle, who sourced a look for a client attending the Oscars a few years back.
IMAGE Magazine contributing fashion editor Sinead Keenan also gives Jenny Vander her seal of approval, describing it as stocking a “treasure trove of special pieces, especially for evening wear.” In fact, Sinead’s mother bought some of her wedding jewellery there!
If you’re familiar with Depop, Vinted is like its posh older cousin. A sure-fire way to find designer gems and one-off purchases to die for, personal stylist Kara O’Sullivan can’t recommend it more. “I cannot believe the gems I have found since I moved to Paris,” she says. “A Miu Miu skirt for €28 which I wore to the Miu Miu fashion week after party and Miu Miu vintage sunnies for €40 – I think it’s a crime that we don’t have Vinted in Ireland. I think I’ll start a petition so all the fashion lovers have access… I’ll keep you posted on that!”
“My favourite vintage shop for a feel-good fashion find is The Fashion Relief Shop in The Frascati Centre in Blackrock,” award-winning celebrity stylist and fashion broadcaster Emily O’Donnell tells us. “I’ve been a supporter of fashion relief for years ever since Lorraine Keane roped me in to model and donate my styling services to their runway show and auction in The RDS.
“There’s always something unique in the shop in Blackrock as many media personalities, brands and designers donate pieces regularly, so it’s well worth a look for anyone watching their fashion footprint, especially now that they have just announced a new charity partner Breast Cancer Ireland.”
This appointment-only vintage store comes well-recommended by fashion stylist and creative director with Morgan The Agency, Jan Brierton. “Maeve Brady is Vertigo Vintage, and she has the best collection of beautiful vintage frocks and accessories,” she tells us. “I’ve gotten some really special pieces from her over the years, and I went through a stage where I collected vintage gloves and got some beauties from her. She pops up regularly at markets and antique fairs.”
Featured image by LOOT on Instagram.