Halloween: Vintage Villains & Frightening Fashionistas

An eerie mist is descending over Vivien of Holloway as ghoulish gals and devilish damsels prepare for Halloween. Not sure how to perfect your spooky costume with a vintage twist? Vivien of Holloway is here to help!

Spine-Tingling Luxury


Spellbinding witch is a cute classic for Halloween but our lace Halterneck Circle Dresses make this tried-and-tested costume all the more luxurious. You'll bewitch in Spiderweb Lace while Luxury Black Satin Lace will translate easily into your 'special occasions' wardrobe. Just be careful ladies, those love potions are strong!


Petrifying Prints!


There's a swashbuckling pirate, a fashionable feline, a Day of the Dead damsel in every vintage lover. Find your perfect Halloween VOH shape whether it be a wasp-waisted Leopard Sarong, a skull and crossbones Runaround Sue or a skeletal 1950's Circle Skirt. With Vivien of Holloway's wide range of printed fabrics, you won't be stuck for choice.


We're sure you'll dazzle the damned and can't wait to see your wicked concoctions so don't forget to send photos of your Vivien of Holloway costume to our Facebook Page!

Spooky shopping, ladies! x

New for October

Calling all retro connoisseurs and glamourous gals!
Have you heard about our new arrivals?

Just in time for the party season, we've added new luxurious satins and florals to our gorgeous Grace dress. Look out for Claret & Blueberry Duchess Satins, English Blossom and Royal Rose - all due next week. The new Duchess Satin colourways are ideal for elegant events while the new florals are a perfect way of brightening up the moody weather.


Fancy more of a swing in your step? We've restocked our 1940's Swing Trousers, introducing brand new Mocha, Camel, Ruby and Charcoal. Keep an eye out for finishing touches like new hand-selected buttons.

Getting spooked for Halloween? Stay tuned next week for Vivien of Holloway costume inspiration!

Happy shopping, ladies x

Snug Seperates

Autumn is my favourite time of year for dressing up and stepping out. The air smells fresh, the best parties are happening and it's a perfect excuse for a wardrobe overhaul!
Vivien of Holloway retro separates are a wonderful way to stay snug and stylish in the colder months. Our Pencil Skirts are ideal for the everyday femme fatale - cut to gently cinch your waist and tightly skim your hips for an hourglass silhouette any 1950s starlet would envy! I particularly love the Navy Plaid Pencil Skirt paired with its matching Swagger Jacket.

Sweet Swagger!

Wiggle Ready!

We're really excited to be expanding and restocking our selection of 1940s Swing Trousers. Can't wait? There are still sizes left in the thicker materials which are perfect for the crisp weather. There is no better way to wear our Trousers than with a sharp, smart Raglan Blouse. There are so many colours and patterns to choose from, I'm always spoiled for choice!
Another gorgeous way to layer up your ravishing retro garments is with a Bolero. In a variety of prints designed to match our Halterneck Circle Dresses and Halterneck Pencil Dresses, throw one of these beautifully cut boleros on and stay smoking hot at cool events.

It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that Swing!

Cute Cover Up!

We're delighted to have reached 30,000 Facebook fans and would like to thank you for all of your continued love and support. Use the discount code below to get 10% off of your Vivien of Holloway purchase until Monday 23rd.

Light reading? Don't forget to pick up one of our Magazine Bundles while stocks last! And really ladies, get clicking those Notify Me buttons: 1940's Swing Trousers, 1950's Jeans and Halterneck Pencil Dresses will be arriving very soon!

Happy shopping and enjoy your weekend!
Vivien of Holloway x

Something For the Weekend

I hope you've had a wonderful week and are all whisking yourselves off to elegant parties this weekend! As a little weekend treat, I'd like to let you know about our Mix & Match Magazines. You may already know that we keep a collection of lifestyle magazines. We have some limited stock left over in versions of The Chap and Vintage Life - riveting reads for vintage enhusiasts.
If you've missed any previous issues, catch up with one of these assortments while stock lasts:

Assorted Bundle of 4

The Chap Bundle of 4

Assorted Bundle of 5

Assorted Bundle of 6

Ladies, it's your last chance to take advantage of our SALE. There will be no further reductions and it will be all over on the 7th September. It's sad to say goodbye but we're looking forward to welcoming new additions to the shop and website. As if our new range of Day Dresses wasn 't special enough, keep your eyes peeled for new and improved Rio Tops and 1950's Jeans!

Worn By You

I don't need to tell you how fabulous our dresses look, these gorgeous girls are doing all the work! Don't forget to send photos of you in your favourite Vivien of Holloway garments to our Facebook or our iPhone App.

Amy Mcaskell wears Meadow Green Halterneck Pencil Dress. Get it in the SALE!

Sonja Bredgaard customises our Spot Halterneck Circle Dress - Tucking in the halterneck to keep cool!

We think George of Fuller Figure Fuller Bust is a curvy cutie in our Polka Dot Halterneck Pencil Dress

The Spinettes stop traffic while shooting in Brighton thanks to our       Victory Rose Grace Dresses

Happy Shopping and have a fabulous weekend!

Vivien of Holloway

News and New Kitty

Good Afternoon to all you glamorous ladies and dashing gentlemen!
We're very happy to have been voted 'Best Vintage Reproduction Brand' by The Vintage Guide to London for the third year running. We'd like to thank all of our stylish customers for making this possible once again.

Speaking of which, here's what some of you gorgeous girls have been up to this week.

Lucie Luella looking fabulous in a shoot for Things & Ink. She wears our Grace in red duchess

Miss Rainbow is a summer sensation in our Gypsy Crop top.

Diablo Rose and Anna Fur Laxis wear our wiggle ready halterneck pencil dress and sarong.

Italian beauties Ladyvette wear halterneck circle dresses in satin.

Thank you to Kat Beadle who sent us this stunning picture of her wearing our red sateen circle dress.

These lovely ladies are a vision in our turquoise and white polka dot circle dress.

Where are you ladies wearing your Vivien of Holloway this weekend?  Make a note of these glamourous events:

Vintage High Tease sets sail from Poole this evening on a cabaret & burlesque boat cruise. Our Royal Palm sarong is a perfect blend of elegance and the exotic. And the matching bolero will keep you safe from the chilly air!

Vivien of Holloway fans in Valencia should definitely make a beeline for the Classic Custom Car Festival! Be sure to get some snaps of your VoH outfits. We love this one of mother and daughter act, Sincerely Yours.

In other news, we've been so excited about our brand new dress! Isn't she gorgeous? She has cap sleeves, a nipped waist, a full gathered skirt and sweet patch pockets. She buttons down the front and has a cutaway collar, all the favourite features of an early 50s day dress, with lightly padded shoulders to give a flattering shape. Kitty will be available online this afternoon. Have a fabulous weekend!

All-new Winter Warmers!

Marilyn Monroe & Jayne Russell in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' 1953

With a wiggle in your walk, a twinkle in your eye and a hot toddy in your hand; you'll be the very essence of cool winter chic with our gorgeous reproduction Swagger Jacket!

Perfect teamed our brand new, matching, lined pencil skirts, or mix with a block colour skirt or even our crisp denim jeans and ballet pumps for an ultra chic casual look that even Audrey Hepburn would envy! This style classic is sure to feature heavily in your winter wardrobe.

The classic 'swagger' shape was first created in the mid 1930's, and was to become more widespread during the Wartime period. This loose-fitting style was soon to take on a much more creative look with the re-introduction of fabrics -particularly in Britain- after rationing ended in 1953. Coupled with the sleek, wasp waisted lines of the 'New Look', the swagger coat was to become an instant classic, gracefully draping with its swing-sweep and stylised cuffs.

With all this in mind, Vivien of Holloway have faithfully reproduced this beautiful 1950's classic. In a stunning selection of heritage-style plaids, as well as plain black; each jacket is exquisitely lined with luxurious crepe satin in contrasting colours. Plain wool highlights the heavily stylised detail of the deep shawl-style collar, and two simple slanted pockets either side of the opening add a touch of practicality. All this adds up to a wonderful item that is both practical and glamourous!

Helen G Diamond in the 'Brown Plaid' wool

But that's not all; we've introduced the new wool plaid fabrics to a new range of our classic, high-waisted pencil skirts.

And we've listened to our -always welcomed- customer feedback; these new skirts are to be lined as well!

So wrap up warm and cosy this winter, and enjoy our new Swagger Jacket and Lined skirts!

Something for the weekend...

V.o.H Playsuit- Navy Satin

V.o.H Playsuit- Burgundy Satin

Well here's a little cheeky little something for the weekend for all you hep kittens and pin-up gals!

V.o.H Playsuit- Black Satin

A favourite all year round; the Vivien of Holloway Playsuits are finally back in stock, and in an astonishing array of 15 fabrics! You'll never need to worry about what to wear for which occasion with these beauties!

Ideal to progress from daytime to evening with the greatest of ease, the newly altered pattern is now even easier to wear and is guaranteed to turn heads and send temperatures soaring as the nights get colder...

New to the Playsuit collection are three simply stunning crepe satins- rich navy blue, deep burgundy and classic black. All with white piping, highlighting details such as the turn up sleeves, ruching at the yoke and over the pockets. And let's not forget the gorgeous covered buttons- they simply scream glamour!

The 12 other fabrics range from sweet hawaiian to skull and crossbones, as well as florals, hearts, watering cans... the list is (nearly) endless!

V.o.H Playsuit- Heart Green

If you are taking a trip away to warmer climes this winter they are an invaluable addition to your suitcase- lovely with a pair of roman sandals!

Or if you're staying at home, then full-on glamour is the order of the day; and don't be afraid to get those gams out! All are perfect paired with a pair of seamed tights and heels, or cute ankle socks and lace-up pumps.

V.o.H Playsuit- Daisy Navy

To complete your playful, glamourous look we just love hair in victory rolls and a snood, finish off with a beautiful hand-made hair flower and get ready to dance the night away...

Or if you pop into our London Boutique you can peruse our wonderful hand-knitted turbans- made from an original 1940's pattern!

So head over to our online shop, or whizz on down to our London Boutique; and you'd better get your skates on, because they're a limited run!