Alfies Antique Market Press

BBC Homes & Antiques

2011-12-13T12:24:00.001Z

January 2012
All I Want for Christmas...

Visit Britain

2011-12-13T12:10:00.002Z

The Country's Collectables
January/February 2012

The Country's Collectables - By David Adams
"As well as whole neighbourhoods of stores, London has some great antiques centres, where small shops are gathered together under one roof. Alfies Antiques, in Marylebone is a fantastic place to buy 20th century furniture and vintage fashion."

"Best for...
Vintage Fashion
Alfies Antiques, Marylebone, London.
Dealers in this excellent antiques centre include specialists in classic British and American clothes from the 20s,30s,40s, and 50s. www.alfiesantiques.com"

Time Out Best Shops 2012

2011-12-13T11:18:00.004Z

"Church Street in Marylebone, home to the excellent Alfies Antique Market, has blossomed into antiques row."
Alfies Antique Market is featured in the 'Furniture arcades & covered markets' section.

The Girl Can't Help It is also featured along with vintage shop Persiflage, both at Alfies Antique Market

BBC Homes & Antiques

2011-12-13T11:15:00.001Z

December 2011

Pretty scent bottles from Alfies Antique Market (bottom left)

newsheridanclub.co.uk/events

2011-11-18T17:38:00.002Z

November 2011

Alfies Christmas Shopping Party

Westlondonliving.co.uk

2011-11-18T17:33:00.004Z

November 2011

Alfies Christmas Shopping Party

The Daily Telegraph

2011-11-18T16:53:00.003Z

Saturday 8th October 2011

A Miller's Tale

Judith Miller, star of the antiques roadshow, tells Christopher Middleton how to find bargains which will appreciate in value.

Eikoku News Digest

2011-11-18T16:46:00.005Z

November 2011

Japanese magazine based in London. The article is about the silver industry in London.

Period Homes & Interiors

2011-11-18T16:39:00.003Z

December 2011

Whats on where -December

Alfies Christmas Shopping Party

House & Garden

2011-11-18T16:32:00.003Z

October 2011

Insider - new collections.

Wooden luggage from Tin Tin Collectables.

The Independent

2011-11-18T16:25:00.005Z

Friday 18 November 2011

Advertisement promotion - House & Home

Celebrate a classic - Alfies Antique Market, home to more than 75 antique, vintage and 20th century design dealers, celebrates 35 years in business. Visit on Thursday 8 December, from 5pm - 9pm for cocktails and canapes as you shop design classics.

Vintage Explorer

2011-11-18T16:16:00.003Z

Winter 2011

Many Happy Returns by Mark Hill - 1950s consumer furniture

Thanks to Manic Attic - Alfies Antique Market

Miracle on Regent Street

2011-11-18T15:59:00.008Z

Published in 2011.

Book written by Ali Harris

Alfies Antique Market. Not so much a hidden delight as a well-known wonder, Alfies is a regular haunt for all vintage lovers, whether you're a serious collector or not. Its maze of antique shops has world-renowned experts selling beautiful 20th century design and collectables. It's a must visit and the perfect place for a meander on a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Homes & Gardens

2011-11-18T11:49:00.004Z

December 2011
London notebook - vintage idea

Alfies Christmas Shopping Party

Marie-Claire

2011-11-18T11:43:00.005Z

December 2011
Reporter

Have a very vintage Christmas at the 35th anniversary of London's Alfies Antique Market on 8 December.

The Telegraph

2011-10-10T14:57:00.005+01:00

Antiques: How to find a bargain

By Christopher Middleton

"We are hoping to furnish a town house. While there are great bargains to be had at markets around the country, for the cream of the crop you can’t beat the big city. Judith has brought us to the bustling antiques colony on Church Street, just north of the Marylebone Road, in North London. Its capital is Alfie’s Antiques Market, which sits behind an Egyptian-themed façade, and has a warren-like interior that is altogether more Marrakesh than Marylebone...

Painful though it may be to those who grew up in the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies, that era is now considered not just antique territory, but also very desirable. This is why, a few minutes later, we find ourselves standing in front of four stylish Italian dining chairs, on Bruna Naufal’s stall.

“They have a good shape. They’re made of lovely wood, they’re fashionable, date from the Fifties and will appreciate in value,” says Judith approvingly. “The asking price is £900, but we’ll try for £700 and get them for £800.”

To the antique-buying novice, of course, spending £200 on a kitchen chair could take you well out of your comfort zone. But again Judith returns to her point about it being an investment, rather than money down the drain. And she’s not finished yet.

Having solved the problem of what to sit on around the dining table, she now sets about finding something to sit on in the living room. “And don’t think it has to be a sofa,” she says. “Two upholstered chairs can work just as well.”

In the event, though, we decide against the luxuriously appointed Thirties Gio Ponti armchairs on Francesca Martire’s stall (£7,000 apiece, with sofa an extra £7,500) and go for the altogether wackier row of wooden French cinema seats being sold by Stephen Hall (£495).

“They’re fun, have character, and are in line with the recession zeitgeist. This revolves around the idea that the outside world is horrible and ghastly, so we’re going to create our own world and 'cocoon’ at home,” explains Judith. “That said, you might need some cushions.”

Of course, no home is complete without a dining table, and she suggests that we fill that gap not with a conventionally shaped rectangular piece, but with a glamorously circular rosewood creation, with a built-in rotating lazy Susan at its centre.

Designed in the Seventies by Richard Young for a firm called Merrow Associates, it comes with a glowing recommendation from Judith. “It’s beautifully made, practical and, being circular, it’s more sociable than any other shape,” she says.

At £2,800 it is also quite expensive, so for now we tell the dealer, Charles Rooney, we’ll think about it and focus instead on crockery. Judith suggests we look for items that aren’t matching, but from the same “family”.

To which end, she suggests buying a series of “trios” (that’s cup, plate and saucer), all made in the Twenties. All are made by the same design firm (Shelley), but all have subtly different patterns. Each trio costs between £65-£170 at Beth Adams’s stall, just by the front door.

Or we can go for matching pieces, such as the Red Domino range, made by Midwinter in the Fifties (white with red and white rims). The plates cost £15-£25 each, and tureens go for £65 (on the Robinson Antiques stall). They are all on Judith’s mid-20th-century modern shopping list..."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.

Marie Claire

2011-10-09T17:09:00.000+01:00

October 2011
My World - Eva Green

Eva Green recommends 'The Girl Can't Help It' at Alfies Antique Market in October's Marie Claire.

House to Home

2011-10-08T15:47:00.000+01:00

House to Home recently featured Jamie Theakston's house. On his landing is a fantastic glass chanderlier from Decoratum at Alfies Antique Market. Photographed by Paul Massey.

See the full photoshoot here.

In Viaggio

2011-10-07T16:00:00.000+01:00

In Viaggio - A new Italian Magazine by Chef Mario Batali

Alfies Antique Market is featured in an article about London markets written by Giorgia Buran.

Louis Vuitton London City Guide

2011-10-06T17:36:00.004+01:00

Find Alfies Antique Market included in the 2012 Louis Vuitton London City Guide. On sale in Louis Vuitton stores from the 15th October.

ES Magazine

2011-09-13T13:16:00.003+01:00

My London: By Hannah Nathanson
2nd September 2011

"Which shops do you rely on?
For vintage clothes and unique pieces of furniture I go to Alfies Antique Market in Marylebone. I love the red velvet cake at the Hummingbird Bakery in Notting Hill and I go to Anthropologie for fantastic homeware and bits for my kitchen. I've also discovered a fantastic bike boutique called Luv Handles on Bolingbroke Grove in Wandsworth for bike accessories and gorgeous vintage bikes."

Read the full article here.

Holiday Inn Top Ten Attractions in London

2011-08-03T15:51:00.002+01:00

Alfies are honoured to be included in Holiday Inn Express's list of Top 10 London Attractions!

Read the full list here

The Vancouver Sun

2011-07-19T16:11:00.002+01:00

Nice mention of Alfies in an article in The Vancouver Sun on shopping in London

This is what they had to say about Alfies -

"Alfie's Market: This emporium of all things fabulous positively throbs with antiques, mid-century modern design and cutting-edge home inclusions that would render even the most design literate slack jawed. If you want to buy a tiny precious collectible, say a crystal ashtray, or something more substantial, like a Knoll sofa, then this massive mecca is undoubtedly the store for you. ."

You can read the full article here

O Globo Newspaper

2011-07-12T14:28:00.004+01:00

Article in O Globo a national Brazilian newspaper written by Fernando Duarte.

Rough translation of the article below:

"Taking the route of Notting Hill is almost automatic for anyone who is in London and is interested in antiques. However, the task requires a lot of patience in terms of crowds and tourists wandering the place invariably interested in garments and second-hand clothes that share space with antique stalls on Portobello Road. This problem does not happen at Alfies. Despite being one of the largest antiques markets in the country and the largest the capital, it has an atmosphere of oasis, hidden within the streets of Marylebone.

With over 75 exhibitors, spread over four floors, Alfies does not stock the Portobello souvenirs that take up space. It is a destination for those who are really interested in items ranging from vintage clothing and rare furniture, through to jewellery, chimes and contemporary furnishings. And the fact it is still a well-kept secret means a visit is one without stress. It's just not recommended for the claustrophobic, because it is a maze with narrow booths and showrooms. It's the kind of place where you find a booth selling cards postcards from the Victorian era for a bargain, right next to someone offering 17th century French furniture for thousands of pounds.

“The weekend collectors join the professionals and nobody fights” says Mark Stephens who has a booth with an abundance of second hand clocks, including Swiss models. People who also seek the market are the customers who does not want to be seen by the general public: celebrities in search of discretion. Regulars according to Stephens and his colleagues, include the designer Stella McCartney and supermodel Kate Moss.

The market, which is 35 years old this year, also has a cafe on the roof terrace, and the menu has a surprising variety of dishes, from the typical English greasy breakfast to Sri Lankan fish cakes. “Since the last recession in 1988, the market has been adapting to new times and today is an ideal place to anyone looking for contemporary furniture” explains Jenna Garner, PR manager at Alfies.

A source tells of the restoration workshops at Alfies. In one of them is the Brazilian Emilia Porto, whose passion for post-war chairs and lighting has become one of the more sought after stands in the market. Her buyers range from people who want a closer look at a rare sofa-designed by Sigvard Bernadotte of Sweden, famous for design and the renunciation of a silver spoon - son King Gustav VI, he lost his titles in 1934 when he married a commoner. “ The sofa is valued at least U.S. $ 25 000, because I know of only one another in London. There are people who come here just look at it closely” accounts the Rio native, who has been in Alfies for seven years.

Their chairs are also great pieces for hire for photographic and film productions. “This one is mine, but she managed to break the arm” claims Emilia jokingly, pointing at photo of Kylie Minogue on the cover of "Cosmopolitan" in which the Australian singer shareds space with a pink restored chair. Thirteen Interiors, Emilia’s stand in Alfies, is also a point of interest to those looking for lighting fixtures and vases. The Rio native is in love with Murano glass. “Although I end up helping everyone here. There is always a neighbour who needs someone to look after their stand or visit the cafe. Because we are in a quieter environment than Notting Hill we work as a small community. A dealer always knows if something might interest others.” Alfies is on Church Street, in Marylebone."

BBC Homes & Antiques

2011-07-12T13:22:00.004+01:00

August 2011
The Vintage Issue

50 Best Vintage Shops
Alfies has been voted one of the 50 best vintage shops in the country. Coming in at number 2 the description reads:

"'The world's your vintage oyster in Alfies - a buzzing antiques market wiht a rather nice roof cafe on top.' says Katherine. Over 100 dealers sell everything from mid-century furniture to Jessie Tait ceramic. Look out for the Girl Can'ts Help It and Ian Broughton who lives and breather the Fifties."

Fabulous Fifties

Above: Midwinter 'Harmony' Trio Teacup from Geoffrey Robinson
at Alfies Antique Market. £25

Below & Above: Midwinter 'Maguerite' Coffee Pot from Geoffrey Robinson
at Alfies Antique Market. £70.

Bags of Fun by Madeleine Marsh

Superb article on vintage handbags from the 1950s. The Girl Can't Help It and Deborah Woolf Vintage are both named as places to buy. Find their shops at Alfies.

H&A Project

Above: Vintage 'P72' Armchair, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, Italy, 1955, £3800, from Francesca Martire. Midwinter 'Harmony' Trio Teacup,£25 and Large Midwinter Coffee Pot, £120, from Geoffrey Robinson. 1950s Robert Opie scrapbook (just seen) from Tin Tin Collectables. All at Alfies Antique Market.

Kate Moss in Alfies

2011-07-06T11:28:00.006+01:00

Last week, just a couple of days before her country wedding, Kate Moss popped into Alfies followed by a string of photographers. We wonder if she bought anything for the wedding?

The Telegraph - Statement jewellery

2011-06-28T12:05:00.003+01:00

Fantastic article by Justine Picardie on the advantages of large statement jewellery - she mentions Alfies dealer Deborah Woolf.

'Just last night I saw the editor of Stella wearing a striking gold brooch from Deborah Woolf Vintage (deborahwoolf.com), a treasure-trove of a shop in north London'

The Antiques Diva and Tony Durante

2011-06-18T12:13:00.004+01:00

Fantastic website The Antiques Diva paid a visit to Alfies dealer Tony Durante's shop in Berlin and said his shop in Germany and his stand in Alfies Antiques "should be on every diva’s MUST SHOP list!"

The Antiques Diva is a fantastic site and is great for those vintage lovers travelling in Europe looking for great markets and shops.

Lionstigersrahhh

2011-06-14T13:11:00.006+01:00

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Lisa who came in to have a look around Alfies for her fantastic blog

Shot from inside Tin Tin Collectables

Stunning lighting from Francesca Martire

She took some amazing shots, you can see all the pics and read the blog post here . You can also follow her on Twitter

Lisa has also entered some of the photos to our Alfies Fan Club competition where you can win some great prizes including a hair do at Ninas Hair Parlour!

Rainbow Bright!

2011-06-08T15:57:00.005+01:00

Read more on Tatty Devines blog about Harriet's beautiful hair transformation by Sami from Ninas Hair Parlour.

Country Life Magazine

2011-06-08T12:09:00.005+01:00

Alfies dealer Deborah Woof contributes to an article about the joys of wearing vintage clothing.

Also named are Ninas Hair Parlour, as the perfect place to accentuate your vintage outfit!

Four Rooms

2011-06-01T17:02:00.005+01:00

New Channel 4 show Four Rooms featuring Decoratum dealer Jeff Salmon previewed in Metro

Louis Theroux

2011-06-01T16:30:00.004+01:00

Louis Theroux names Alfies as one of his favourite places to shop in London in ES Magazine

Which is your favourite London shopping street?
I like Alfies Antique Market near Paddington. It's a great big building with lots of little stores selling weird things like old tea tins.

The Independent

2011-05-17T12:53:00.002+01:00

Alfies is mentioned in a very interesting article about interior designers embracing darker interiors. Matthew Carlisle, creative director of Candy & Candy picks out Alfies for buying vintage furniture to compliment these bolder looks.

Wallpaper*

2011-05-03T12:42:00.003+01:00

May 2011

Left hand image - Vintage Ceiling Light with 5 Bulbs from Bent Ply at Alfies Antique Market.

Nina Butkovich-Budden- Royal Wedding : The Souvenir Collector!

2011-04-21T13:09:00.004+01:00

Saturday's Telegraph Magazine included an article featuring Royal Wedding souvenir collectors including Nina's Hair Parlour owner Nina Butkovich- Budden.

Sophia Hesketh loves Alfies!

2011-04-21T13:00:00.005+01:00

Stylist and Vogue Japan employee Sophia Hesketh on Mrs Alice in her Palace blog!

FAVOURITE LONDON HANGOUTS: "Taqueria, a great Mexican on Westbourne Grove. Alfies Antique Market and Mairead Lewin in Notting Hill for the best Vintage finds."

Concierges' Guide to London

2011-03-18T13:36:00.006Z

Alfies has been included in the Concierges' Guide to London on luxury website Robb Report. The guide

"features the in-depth recommendations of concierges from the city's finest hotels. Our local experts—hailing from Brown's, Claridge's, the Connaught, The Dorchester, The Lanesborough, The Ritz, the Four Seasons, the Mandarin Oriental, and The Savoy—offer in this guide their tips, advice, and unique perspective on everything from the most exclusive private dining rooms to the top bars, boutiques, galleries, and more."

Ninas Hair Parlour's with Stephen Jones Millinery

2011-03-02T13:32:00.007Z

Fantastic pictures from an interview with milliner Stephen Jones for Zoot Magazine, hair by Nina Butkovich - Budden

Paloma Faith in The Girl Can't Help It!

2011-03-02T13:19:00.003Z

Apparently Paloma Faith caused quite a scene at Charles Finch & Chanel pre-BAFTA dinner last month. Reporting for Harpers Bazaar Frances Wasem wrote how - " it was Paloma Faith who made the most grand entrance of all in a theatrical wide-brim hat and matching dress. You have to love her eccentric, wonderful avant-garde style."

Her hat was from The Girl Can't Help it, here in Alfies. It seemed the hat was an almost dangerous accessory! - the things girls go through for fashion!

"Her hat however was a bit a hindrance in the very overcrowded drawing room - at one point hitting the antiques above the fireplace and almost knocking them over, not to mention the moment I held my breath as her hat almost set light with a light brush of the candles. Entirely unfazed, she dazzled everyone with her bright wide smile and charming manner."

Amazing!

Glamour

2011-02-17T13:51:00.002Z

January 2011

Stunning pink chair from Thirteen Interiors at Alfies Antique Market.

New!

2011-02-10T11:51:00.005Z

February 2011

Kelly Brook's Favourite Things

Alfies Antique Market
"This little antique vintage emporium just of Edgware Road in London is my favourite place to shop. I go there for lovely 50s dresses. beautiful little handbags, furniture and light fittings. It's very quirky and full of one-off things. They've also got a lovely rooftop cafe, which is a nice spot to grab a coffee."

Akeela Bhattay loves Alfies!

2011-02-09T15:53:00.003Z

Akeela Bhattay via Vintage Secret on her love for vintage clothing especially The Girl Can't Help It and Tin Tin Collectibles

"I especially love Alfies Antiques Market on Church Street and I can often be found drooling at the wonderful window displays of Tin Tin Collectibles or browsing nimbly through the racks of precious dresses in The Girl Can’t Help It. "

ES Homes and Property

2011-02-08T12:21:00.004Z

February Events Diary

Grays and Alfies Antique Markets

Special display of Valentine treasures, plus personal shoppers on hand as romantic gift guides. Book your expert on 020 7629 7034, or email info@graysantiques.com

Grays, 58 Davies Street & 1-7 Davies Mews W1; graysantiques.com
Alfies Antiques, 13-25 Church Street, Marylebone, NW8; alfiesantiques.com

Pretty Much Penniless

2011-01-27T12:23:00.004Z

Over Christmas Eleanor who writes the fantastic blog Pretty Much Penniless was involved with the Living and Giving Shop up in Primrose Hill and much to her delight she managed to pick up some amazing Chanel pumps kindly donated by The Girl Can't Help It!

What a find!

Homes and Bargains

2011-01-13T10:32:00.004Z

Style and interiors guru Alison Cork wrote a fantastic review of Alfies and Church Street on Homes and Bargain's website

"Alfies specialises in items from the 20s onwards, and there is never a dull moment as you wind your way through the seemingly endless narrow corridors of stalls, each one more glittering than the last. Friendly stallholders are always happy to chat, and if you get to the top, there’s a great roof top cafe."

My Vintage London : Irma Romero

2011-01-05T13:53:00.003Z

Vintage dressmaker Irma Romero recommends Alfies as one of her favourite places to shop for vintage in London!

In the Heyday Loves Ninas Hair Parlour!

2011-01-05T13:44:00.004Z

Shona's fab Blog In the Heyday has recently featured a post about her trip to Ninas Hair Parlour!

Living Etc

2010-12-16T13:20:00.004Z

Living Etc recommending Alfies Christmas Shopping Party!

Ninas Hair Parlour Competition

2010-12-16T13:13:00.005Z

Homes and Antiques Magazine and Ninas Hair Parlour are offering one lucky reader a fantastic vintage makeover worth a whopping £100! Find more information about the competition here

Homes and Antiques

2010-12-16T12:49:00.008Z

Hand painted art deco cup and Saucer from Beth

Wine glass with teardrop stem

Antique cutlery set and Mapin and Webb pierced dish from Goldsmith and Perris
Champagne Coupe from Beth

Vintage napkin from June Victor

Coco Sumner recommends Alfies

2010-12-15T16:29:00.002Z

In an article from ES Magazine singer Coco Sumner was asked

Which London shops do you rely on? Coco answers -

"Alfie's Antique Market, in Marylebone, is a great indoor flea market".

Millers Antiques Guide

2010-12-14T11:13:00.000Z

You can read Judiths review of our Christmas Shopping Party here!

Daisy Fay likes Interiors

2010-12-10T14:46:00.004Z

The lovely Daisy Fay has given our Christmas Party a fantastic write up on her blog Daisy Fay likes interiors, we particularly loved her photos! Glad you enjoyed the party!

Fantastic picture of Stephen Lazarus's shop

Murano ashtrays at Robinson Antiques

Blue Wings - Finnish In Flight Magazine

2010-12-03T12:52:00.004Z

Translated as

"Alfies Antique Market has been the favourite of collectors, interior designers and celebrities for 30 years. About 100 dealers offer antiques and collectables, from 1920s posters and costume jewellery to books and crockery. The large basement of the building contains Europe’s biggest selection of 1950s designs, from furniture to lampshades. Also visit the Alfies Rooftop cafe."

Emm in London

2010-12-03T12:48:00.004Z

Great preview of our Christmas Shopping Party from Emm's fantastic blog!

You can read the ful post here

Ninas Hair Parlour on BBC! - Turn Back Time The High Street

2010-12-01T12:08:00.004Z

Turn Back Tine - The High Street

"A group of modern shopkeepers and their families are trading their way through one hundred years of history. They've set up shop in a 21st century town in a bid to make its residents fall in love with its high street once more. They are overseen by a Chamber of Commerce, led by Masterchef judge and greengrocer Gregg Wallace."

This week featured Leila from Ninas Hair Parlous demonstrating 1960s hairstyles.

Watch it on iPlayer now!

Wallpaper*

2010-11-16T16:13:00.001Z

December 2010

Vintage Secret

2010-11-16T14:01:00.004Z

Our Christmas Shopping Party has been listed on fab site Vintage Secret's Events!

ES What's On Listings

2010-11-16T09:52:00.001Z

November 2010

Homes & Gardens

2010-11-13T10:06:00.002Z

December 2010

Alfies Antiques
Housed on the site of a former Edwardian department store, this is one of the capital's largest indoor antiques markets. More than 75 dealers trade in Art Deco, silver, furniture, jewellery, paintings, ceramics, glass and vintage clothing. Join the festivities at the late-night Christmas shopping party, Thursday 9th December, 5-9pm.

Antiques are Green

2010-11-12T12:55:00.001Z

Antiques News & Fairs

2010-11-11T16:43:00.001Z

November 2010
"CHRISTMAS AT ALFIES AND GRAYS

The first week of December sees the start of the Christmas party season with the dealers and management at Alfies Antiques Market in Church Street, Marylebone and Grays Antiques in Davies Street, Mayfair opening the doors in the evening with cocktails, music and shopping. Grays Antiques party takes place from 6-8 on Thursday 2 December 2010 and the Alfie's party takes place at the same time on Thursday 9 December. To receive a complimentary invitation contact Grays Antiques and Alfie's Antiques Market"

House & Garden

2010-11-11T16:30:00.002Z

December 2010

Diary
Christmas Shopping Parties
December 9th - Alfies Antique Market
"Enjoy live music and drinks at these late-night shopping parties, where dealers offer antiques, jewellery, and collectables (Grays) and twentieth-century furniture, art and vintage fashion (Alfies). Admission free by invitation: call 020 7723 6066."

BBC Homes & Antiques

2010-11-11T16:23:00.003Z

December 2010

"Homes & Antiques Guide To Christmas
19. Festive Antiquing
Our antique gift feature on page 37 shows how simple it is to buy an original present. And where better to browse for such delights than at a late-night Christmas shopping party? Alfies Antique Market and Grays, London are treating you to an evening of cocktails, bubbly and entertainment while you shop. Alfies' is on the 9th December and Grays' is on the 2nd."

"Christmas Days Out
2. Alfies Antique Market
Escape the cold high street and spend the day shopping at Alfies. Discover 75 independant vintage & antique dealers in this four floor Art Deco building, treat yourself in the rooftop cafe, shop ethically, and buy gifts for loved ones."

Antiques Info

2010-11-10T16:53:00.000Z

BBC Homes & Antiques

2010-11-10T10:02:00.000Z

November 2010 - National Antiques Week Special Offer!

Antique Shopping Guide

National Antiques Week - Exclusive 20% Discount

Visit Alfies during National Antiques Week from the 16th Nov with a copy of November's issue of Homes & Antiques and get 20% from the following dealers:

Beth
Goldsmith & Perris
The Upholstery Workshop
Thirteen Interiors
Dodo Posters

The Telegraph

2010-11-09T16:59:00.002Z

8th November 2010

"The Broken Hearts aka Nisha and Amber, both 25, play party tunes from the 1920s to the present day.

Our act is as much about the way we look as the music we play. We met while working at vintage shop, Beyond Retro, in Brick Lane, east London.

Our playsuits are from a line we designed with the London boutique Beyond the Valley and our tights are a collaboration with the hosiery designers Bebaroque. Not only are their designs beautiful, but they are two best friends and work together, like us.

Terry de Havilland made us some bespoke shoes with Broken Hearts on the soles in crystals, but today we are wearing Vivienne Westwood for Melissa heeled jelly shoes.

Our newest discoveries are Paperself fake eyelashes. They are laser-cut into patterns and look great on stage with bright Barry M lipstick. We get our Louise Brooks bobs cut in Nina's Hair Parlour in Alfie's Antique Market, London, which specialises in retro hairstyles.

Most of our bookings are for fashion parties. We have played for Vivienne Westwood, Selfridges and Turkish Vogue. Our best gig was on the roof of the Ritz in Moscow on Christmas Day. We took our boyfriends to that one."

Modern Vintage Girl

2010-11-06T15:55:00.006Z

Fashion blogger Angel Cutsforth paid a visit to Alfies and fell in love with Persiflage! Read what she thought of the shop here.

She also reviewed The Girl Can't Help It!

Antiques Trade Gazette

2010-11-06T11:47:00.001Z

6th November 2010

"The Antiques are Green campaign grabs a spot in the limelight during National Antiques Week (starting November 16) with the sale of 200 £4 canvas bags to a design by the winner of a competition jointly organised with London's Alfies Antique Market. Size designs including the one, left, by Susan Taylor, have been shortlisted and can be seen at www.alfiesantiques.blogspot.com. The winner will be announced on Nov 9."

By Joan Porter, ATG.

Channel 4 Shopping Guides

2010-11-05T15:15:00.004Z

Alfies have been included in their shopping guide under Antique Centres and Permanent Outlets.

"If you can’t wait for the next fair, market or car boot sale, there are some great antique outlets, across the UK, where you can shop every day of the week. These permanent markets and specialist centres house items from a wide variety of antique dealers and stock all types of vintage items."

ES What's On Guide

2010-11-01T09:49:00.000Z

November 2010

New York Times Magazine - Blogs

2010-10-29T12:22:00.000+01:00

29th October 2010

London Underground / The Pleasure Seekers
By Elias Redstone

Fleur Britten states: "There is a new mood on the hedonist scene, away from shiny, overdesigned venues to something more appropriate for the times. You could call it “austerity chic,” but do not confuse it with cheap...People enjoy spaces that show some personality and soul.” The shift means that aggressive design and unnecessary accouterments, like tricky lighting walls, are definitely out...Instead the look is deconstructed, un-glossed and a little bit messy. While the aesthetic may change from place to place, the components favor the use of salvaged and “preloved”materials.

To get the look in London — be it an antique mantelpiece or religious artifact — head to Westland, Lassco or Alfies Antiques Market."

Style Bubble

2010-10-28T16:04:00.004+01:00

The lovely Susie on Style Bubble (a fantastic fashion blog!) blogs about a pair of silk 'cocktail' pyjamas from Tin Tin Collectibles. Its a fantastic read and includes some historic information on that type of pyjamas. She has also styled then in some great ways!

The London Magazine

2010-10-19T15:25:00.005+01:00

Austrailian art dealer Jennifer Guerini-Maraldi's names Alfies as one of her 'Top Places to Shop' in The London Magazine

"Alfie’s is a must for finding individual pieces of furniture and fabulous lights from the 1940s-70s."

The Times

2010-10-09T11:00:00.000+01:00

Vintage for Beginners
Saturday 9/10/2010

Vintage Online
“The 1950s and 1960s

The postwar period is becoming increasingly attractive in the eyes of the collector and prices have begun to move accordingly…One of the best indoor markets for collectables from this era is Alfies: a list of dealers and their websites can be found at alfiesantiques.com.

The 1970s and 1980s

The 1970s was until recently known as the “decade that style forgot”; woth the exception of the kipper tie, a massive reappraisal has been taking place and both the Seventies and Eighties are now yielding up their treasures Alfies is still a good place to look online…”
Virginia Blackburn, Saturday 9/10/2010

The Vintage Guide to London

2010-10-07T10:55:00.005+01:00

Fab vintage lady Fleur de Guerre names Alfies and in particular The Girl Can't Help It as one of her favourite places for vintage in London.

The Gold Directory

2010-10-06T15:38:00.005+01:00

Sphere Magazine

2010-10-05T15:21:00.003+01:00

Alfies and Grays Christmas Parties are included in the most recent edition of Sphere magazine.

Grove and Northwest Magazines

2010-09-21T17:13:00.005+01:00

The lovely ladies from Grove and Northwest magazines came down to Alfies for a visit, see what they had to say about us!

Plink

2010-09-21T16:20:00.005+01:00

Great piece on Alfies and Church Street on Plink.

Read the whole article here

My Vintage London

2010-09-21T11:21:00.005+01:00

Vintage photographer Claire Pursglove names Alfies, The Girl Can't Help It and Ninas Hair Parlour in her favourite London shops!

Antiques News & Fairs

2010-09-03T16:58:00.002+01:00

Collectors Companion

2010-09-03T16:52:00.004+01:00

Autumn 2010
Edition No.62

Londres Serious Guide

2010-09-03T12:01:00.000+01:00

Telephones from Thirteen Interiors at Alfies Antique Market.

London Fashion Week

2010-08-28T17:05:00.004+01:00

"A host of London creatives open up their secret address books to share their favourite, off-the-beaten-track shopping destinations."

Spanish designer Emilio de la Morena recommends Alfies Antique Market

Designer Charlotte Olympia raves about The Girl Can't Help It

Town and Country

2010-08-28T16:51:00.006+01:00

Hotel designer, Olga Polizzi includes Alfies as one of her favourite London spots for Town and Country magazine

BBC1 - The One Show

2010-08-11T11:06:00.000+01:00

11th August 2010
You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone

How To Spend It

2010-08-10T16:39:00.005+01:00

Financial Times supplement How To Spend It featuring a beautiful 1960s inspired photo shoot with hair by Leila from Ninas Hair Parlour!

Click on the picture to see the article

Eva Green loves The Girl Can't Help It!

2010-08-10T11:23:00.006+01:00

Stunning french actress Eva Green singing her praises for The Girl Can't Help It in an interview on Daily Mail website. When asked where she loves to shop -

'But my main passion is vintage. My favourite shop is The Girl Can’t Help It in North London [thegirlcanthelpit.com], which has feminine dresses from the 40s and 50s.'

You can read the interview here

Vintage Guide to London

2010-08-10T10:41:00.004+01:00

Fab new website The Vintage Guide to London showing the best of the London vintage scene from shops to events, bars and top tips from vintage guys and gals. They have described Alfies as 'Vintage shopping heaven'

BBC Homes & Antiques

2010-08-02T09:57:00.004+01:00

August 2010
Vintage Special

A New Dawn
"It's time to look afresh at mid-century textiles, says Antiques Roadshow expert Madeleine Marsh, as she opens the curtains on these fabulous fabrics"

Where to buy: Alfies Antique Market, 020 7723 6066

Nina's Hair Parlour for Stella Artois

2010-07-15T10:45:00.002+01:00

Nina's Hair Parlour have been extremely busy helping create stunning vintage hair and make-up for Stella Artois' viral ads that have appeared online.

View more of Nina's Hair Parlour projects on Haute Coiffure their fabulous blog.

Search for 'Recyclege de Luxe' on You Tube to watch the video virals!

The Sunday Times

2010-07-09T12:14:00.000+01:00

How to Boutique Your Home
Published: 9 July 2010

"Inspired to bring hotel glamour to your home? Try these tips, collected from hotel designers and the founders of Mr & Mrs Smith.

Shop at markets such as Alfies (alfiesantiques.com) and Retrouvius (retrouvius.com) for quirky one-offs

Use mirrors, particularly outdoors, to add glamour and a sense of space

Book personal shoppers abroad: they take you to the best stores and can easily save you more than the hire cost

Create a focal point to draw the eye as you walk into a room, with secondary points of interest once you have entered. This could be a feature wall or bold use of colour

Hang ceramics, rather than paintings, to add texture to a room

Individualise your bedroom by covering one wall in a distinctive paper

Use pendants with dimmer switches as bedside lighting to create romance

For the ultimate comfort, supplement your bedside lamps with adjustable reading lights fixed to the headboard

Bathrooms visible from the bedroom are luxurious, but not always practical. Make yours semi-private with glass screens and trapped sheer fabric or frosting

Choose dark-coloured furniture, such as black lacquered shelving and cabinets, for an opulent look"

Hampstead Theatre Programme

2010-06-24T17:33:00.003+01:00

Sphere Magazine

2010-06-24T17:30:00.003+01:00

"Alfies Antique Market brings its series of vintage celebrations to a close with a day devoted to the rebellious and experimental era of the 1960s-70s. As wells as the chance to buy wonderful items including 1960s cocktail rings or 1970s Murano chandeliers, you can enjoy music and readings and learn more aobut hthis creatively exciting period."

Time Out

2010-06-22T13:54:00.004+01:00

Time Out's advert for Alfies 1960s - 1970s Nostaglia Saturday

Times Online

2010-06-22T12:27:00.004+01:00

Article with items from Alfies, this one from Times Online about writer Josie Curran's houseboat which features a lamp and chair from dealers at Alfies.

Shopaholic

2010-06-22T11:52:00.003+01:00

Shopping blog www.shopaholic.become.co.uk names Alfies in it's blogs to keep an eye on.

"The Alfies Antique Market blog is dedicated to sharing some of the wonderful gems and secrets that can found within this Aladdin’s cave. Find out about the market from the inside, hear about events, learn about different era’s and styles. The perfect blog for helping you source what you love in this veritable maze of a market!"

The London Word

2010-06-15T10:35:00.004+01:00

Lovely review of Alfies from thelondonword.com