Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Frocks, Docs & Diamonds Calendar 2014
Monday, August 12, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
4th Annual Fashion Parade 14th June
Greetings Fellow Fashionistas! Just a note to brief you on
this year’s Annual Paddington Antique Centre Vintage Fashion Parade, Grimm
Vintage. The much-anticipated tickets are now on sale. Four days in and half
have already sold.
Due to space limitations we can only fit a certain number of
people in the venue, so tickets are at a premium. To ensure that everyone has a
chance of securing tickets, we have limited sales to a maximum of 10 per
person.
This year’s parade will have all the successful hallmarks of
previous years with some additional surprises. There will be 50 outfits, with
almost as many models—a massive undertaking .
Once again Clovely Estate will be our partner in this event;
however, to enable us to concentrate our resources on the parade we have
decided to handover the operation of the bar to them. You will receive a glass
of champagne on arrival and food will be free as in previous years. All
additional drinks will be provided by a cash bar.
A prize of a $250 PAC gift voucher will be presented to the
best dressed on the night.
I look forward to seeing you all in your best frock for what
is set to be another fabulous Paddington Party!
Suzy Baines
Monday, March 18, 2013
Steampunk comes to PAC foyer!
STEAMPUNK
As an
established sub-genre of science fiction, "Steampunk"is inspired by
19th Century Western society and its undeniable passion for steam powered
machinery.
The
Steampunk movement and subsequent style incorporates the most romanticized
aspects of the American Wild West and a fanciful vision of a post-apocalyptic
future. The result is a dramatic and theatrical aesthetic influencing the
realms of fashion, culture, architecture and all facets of visual art.
Combine
Victorian corsets and petticoats with the gadgetry of Jules Verne and HG Wells
and you have the beginnings of Steampunk. Add to this vision a pair of goggles,
a top hat or a leather holster and you have a sense of this exciting and
individual vintage-inspired philosophy.
For a
further glimpse into the Steampunk world, watch the 1965 TV series The Wild
Wild West or the Will Smith movie of the same name. Or read the 1999 comic book
series The League of Extraordinary Gentleman or the film adaptation of 2003.
There
are many devoted exponents of the Steampunk genre in modern art, literature and
music. Even with artists not exclusively deemed Steampunk, homage is often
given to its obvious attraction. Recently for example, the music video of “Turn
me on” by David Guetta and featuring Nicki Minaj takes place in a Steampunk
universe where Guetta creates human droids.
Even if
you are not really a devotee of the clothing style, Steampunk is a stimulating
and playful way to dress up your environment. Whether you create a whole room
with a suggestion of a Sherlockian neo-Victorian library or just arrange
fascinating vignettes of taxidermy, scientific instruments and widgets, be
inspired and transported by Steampunk. You can hear the whistle blowing!
All
aboard the Steampunk train!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Fossick & find at The Duka (shop 27)
Ron Gray has been in the business for 40 years. He has been at
PAC for 24 years. Back in 1972 his wife Arda bought a small
antique business at Clayfield. Mainly as a hobby for something
to do (other than being a stay at home mother.) After a few months they
decided to take an opportunity to expand and go full time. A
shop was purchased in Nudgee Rd and Ron quit his office manager
job and the rest is history so to speak.
Expect to find an everchanging scene of collectable bricabrac
items, books and pictures. Ron tries to cater for a wide
collector's market when buying items. Many a treasure have been found by both dealers and customers alike.
The Duka operates on the basis of as quick a turnover of stock
as possible and they sell the idea of "Fossick and you will
find".Visit shop 27 and you will see for yourself.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Buttons Blossom
The button shop at Paddington is blossoming courtesy of the enthusiasm of the collectors out there and the number of people who can't walk past a small, but evocative piece of fashion history. We have an ever-changing display of antique, vintage, and selected contemporary buttons for sale including an exclusive range of enamel buttons made in a small artisan studio in Italy. Many of these enamelled beauties are in art deco styles. Our clientele are a creative bunch looking for something to add a unique and original finish to a garment or design piece. Just today we had the lovely folk from Queensland Theatre Company purchase some gorgeous vintage glass buttons to finish the look on a fabulous sequinned jacket to be worn by Judy Garland ( played by Christen O'leary) in the upcoming production of End of the Rainbow.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
February foyer display
A Paddington tradition is the constant change in our
spacious foyer area. We don’t just window dress; we do a complete scene change,
just about every month. In the past, dealers have been invited to put together
a display and customers have contributed from personal collections. Mostly the
displays are for sale; sometimes special pieces are display-only to give our
customers the opportunity to see fabulous things that they wouldn’t otherwise
see.
Some of our previous foyer displays have included art
nouveau, mid century design, 50s Christmas, Japanese & photographic. (You
can see photos on our website under foyer displays.)
This month we celebrate Chinese New Year featuring
traditional Chinese pieces including Jade ornaments, jewellery,ceramics,
cloisonne vases, sculptures, art and more.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Monday, August 20, 2012
Vintage treasure and organic delights
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| On a recent trip to the Sunshine Coast we stopped for breakfast in Yandina. A friend had recommended an organic cafe called Goodness Gracious. It is located just around the corner from the local Yandina pub. The cafe is inside an old house. The food is fantastic, but the thing we really loved about Goodness Gracious was that the owners are avid collectors and so the shop is stocked with great vintage and retro pieces. Homewares, lamps, art, furniture, collectables and bricabrac all for sale. We sat in the main part of the cafe surronded by hutches filled with pre loved treasures. There are separate rooms to explore and some gorgeous barsony lamps were a treat to see. We had a great time and will definitely visit Goodness Gracious next time we are up that way. Lovers of organics, vintage and retro will love this place. |
Monday, June 25, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Frocks, Docs & Diamonds 2012
It has been a while since we last posted on our blog. But we are getting back on track and will continue to post on a more regular basis. (fingers crossed). The centre continues to buzz along nicely and we are currently getting organised for our 3rd annual Frocks, Docs & Diamonds vintage fashion parade. This is always a fantastic night and a lot of fun. With great fashion, drinks and nibbles, gorgeous models out to have a fun night on the catwalk. You can check out our previous nights on our facebook page in our photos. The date for this years event is Friday June 1st with a 6.30 start. There will also be a vintage fashion market on the sidewalk Saturday morning after the parade. Tickets will be available at the counter or pay with credit card over the phone. Will advise when tickets go on sale. This is always a sell out event!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT
We are happy to have Travels with my Aunt (Shop 65) moving into the centre this month. Some of you may be familiar with their shop in Nundah. Sisters Merrill and Robyn specialise in vintage finery and collectables, precious adornments and small antiques. Their shop will be brimming with fine and costume jewellery, interesting hats and unique wearables from home and abroad, vintage accessories and handbags. These are offset with artisan jewellery treasures by Caroline Trask and a unique mix of designer jewellery, selected old wares, and a spectacular range of beautiful collectable buttons.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Made to order lamps
Pre-made examples (which are also for sale) and a sample board are located behind the counter for you to select your material and base.
Ask the friendly staff for assistance if you'd like to purchase one.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
June foyer display
A cute new foyer display has been set up for June.
It's very 1960s with a bit of something for everyone in the family. In the process of being set up one of the items even sold! So don't miss out on your chance to take home a piece of the 60s.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
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