On the hunt for a classic 60s dress or that perfect retro bikini? Be sure to pay a visit to a new vintage market that is adding something different to the mix.
The Vintage Fayre in the Square is taking place next Saturday, and at the helm is shop owner and organiser, Karina Marsh.
The 37-year-old, who owns Vintage to a Tea boutique in Trinity Walk, has ambitious plans to make Nottingham a one-stop shopping destination for original, quality vintage.
Karina has single-handedly organised the new market that will offer something different for avid fashionistas.
She says: "I want to try and help Nottingham as a shopping city. At the moment, footfall is a major problem. Everything is spread out with vintage stores all over the city. The market will help get Nottingham back on the map and show that we can do great vintage."
Starting at 10am to 4pm in Trinity Square, the market will boast 20 stall holders from around the country, and entertainment comes in the form of burlesque girls and dancers.
Working alongside the council, Karina, who was born in Sutton in Ashfield but now lives in Bingham, has ensured only the best quality vintage will be on offer.
"I said to the council, "what would bring people into Nottingham?" and it's a unique vintage market," she says.
"They have allowed me to use the space as a monthly market until March. It will be free to get in and it's exactly how I want it. It will only be for vintage from the 1900s to the 1970s. I want it to be different to the rest. We go older."
Stall holders including Malone's Vintage from Cheltenham, Something Sparkles from Hertfordshire and Nottingham brand Good Life Vintage will all make an appearance, as well as local burlesque gal, Lila Lawless.
But this isn't Karina's first attempt at event organisation, the vintage-lover has been holding regular markets in the basement of her shop for over a year.
Opened just 18 months ago, the Vintage to a Tea boutique has fast become one of Nottingham's most popular vintage shopping havens.
Karina says: "I lived in South East London for 13 years and ran my own market stall in Greenwich. We then moved back to Nottingham in 2012 to be closer to family.
"I opened the vintage shop in January 2013 over the road to where we are now. I moved in July that year as I knew the business was growing. At the time, I did ask the council about a market in Trinity Square but they said no because the space was being developed.
"I started holding fairs in the basement of the new shop. The market next weekend will be Vintage to a Tea but bigger."
A one-woman-band, the shop owner stocks only the best quality vintage clothing that she sources from around Europe.
She now has customers travelling from afar to get their hands on the best goods.
"I have customers travelling from Northampton, Norfolk, Lincolnshire and more, and they'll all be coming into
Nottingham for the market.
"They range from around 14 to 88. My oldest customer is an 88-year-old lady, who just loves buying 60s dresses for her cruises.
"I think it's important as a vintage owner to know all about the different eras and styles. If I didn't, there would be no point in me owning the shop. I need to have the knowledge and be able to advise people.
"If I don't know where something has come from, I won't buy it. It's all in the details, the fabric gives it away."
The success of the shop isn't surprising with this vintage mantra, but for owner Karina, it's more of a passion than a business. She's now hoping that the market will be as big a hit.
"I've always been interested in vintage. From the glass beads that I bought when I was five at a charity shop to my nan's brooch I inherited.
"It's always been a passion of mine. I don't think it will ever stop.
"I get a real buzz from selling and seeing ladies come into the shop thinking they can only wear high street clothes.
"I can show them how to look amazing in quality, vintage clothing."
The Vintage Fayre in the Square will be taking place next Saturday in Trinity Square from 10am to 4pm. For more information go to www.facebook.com/Vintagetoatea
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