Brockley's burgeoning street art always seems to provide the best backdrop for the great range of clothes, in stock at Paraphernalia, the local designer and vintage boutique that has been a mainstay for south Londoners for almost two decades! Back in the summer - yes, that was June - the local community turned up the volume and put out the bunting for a summer Croftfest and of course, Paraphernalia and ourselves, took fashion out into Crofton Park.
Check out the eye-catching Catherine Delaney hat - perfect for striking a pose - outside the Brockley Road store, as well as the pretty white poplin, multi-tie dress by Joseph, worn by my girl. So perfect that she bought it!
Check out the Paraphernalia Autumn/Winter looks we will be modelling at Croftfest tomorrow!!
That was Croftmas: a celebration of local businesses in Brockley, south London, including the show-stopping wares of Paraphernalia. We wore a fabulous range of clothes from a sophisticated pairing of a '40s mole cape with a contemporary pair of Chloé pants, with beaded embellishment; to '80s razzle-dazzle 'em jackets and a V-backed dress with jewel detail; and high-street finds, such as blazers from a Karen Millen brocade to a Topshop beaded number. Also in store is the recent 'Freestyle' range, together with local designers such as Mrs.Blak with her sartorial catchphrase 'Blak is always the new black', and Lira Leirner, where traditional materials are transformed into funky one-off pieces - check out those tweeds and tartans!
