It was some of the nicest research I’ve ever had to do!Ģ. In addition to this I read lots of books about the history of twentieth century fashion and about all the major designers and couturiers.
I also talked to the owners of several vintage dress shops about how they source their clothes, how they restore and care for them, what era sells well at any particular time, and how they run their shops day to day. Kerry Taylor (who runs the Textiles and 20 th Fashion auctions in association with Sotheby’s) was a mine of information as was the FashionEra website. I’ve always loved and worn vintage clothes, and appreciated the skill and artistry that have gone into their making, but I’ve never been an expert on it, so I did a lot of research. Did you know much about vintage clothes before starting to write A Vintage Affair? I see from your website that you had a lot of help with your research from Kerry Taylor Auctions and must admit to coveting many items on her site when I clicked on the link. I’ve always been fascinated by vintage clothes, and reading about someone who restores them to their former glory to give them another chance for a new life, whilst wondering who their past owners might be and what happened to them, was enthralling. The book starts with, Phoebe Swift, who has recently opened a vintage dress shop in Blackheath, and is making the most of having something to focus on whilst trying to deal with the loss of her best friend, Emma.ġ. I have to admit that even if I didn’t usually read your books, which I do, the cover was so gorgeous that I would have definitely been drawn to A Vintage Affair. I’m sure they’ll love it just as much as we have over here. I loved your latest book, A Vintage Affair and would like to wish you all the best for publication in the United States.
Isabel, thank you for answering some questions for me for Novelicious. This post was originally published at and is now at.
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