Grays Antique Market

Last weekend we had the opportunity to see Vintage Modes appear at London Fashion Week in 'Fashion Retrospective'. A catwalk show and party that explores the past to predict next season's trends. Founded by Bourne and Hollingsworth, Retrospective has teamed up with the best vintage experts in London including Vintage Modes to create a show that features fashions from the 1920s right through to the 1980s. Here a some pictures of the event... Backstage Model is wearing an outfit from Vintage Modes. Vintage black leather Issey Miyake skirt £190. Offered by Vintage Modes Model is wearing a vintage chiffon snake skin dress Vintage chiffon snake skin dress £270. Offered by Vintage Modes Model is wearing a seethrough raincoat Seethrough raincoat £175. Offered by Vintage Modes Vintage blue Missoni jacket £385. Offered by Vintage Modes www.vintagemodes.co.uk www.fashionretrospective.com Photographer: Anya Holdstock

Next week sees the start of London Design Festiva l, as always it is full of fantastic events and exhibition showing the best of design. There is always a focus on crafts and making which is also celebrated here at Grays with the hundreds of fantastically crafted items that have survived the decades if not hundreds of years! 4 post war, perspex, reverse painted butterfly brooches from Gillian Horsup Early twentieth century ladies limoges enamel pendant featuring a woman wearing a veil, set in 18ct gold from The Antique Jewellery Company A 1970s Lapis lazuli ring in 18kt gold from Michelle Jewellery We love this stunning plique a jour enameled dragonfly pin in 18ct gold and with opal and diamonds from Boris Events were are looking forward to are - Mashiko Pottery Presents A Japanese Making of Modern Ceramics 24/7 Stitch: Karen Nicol at Fine Cell Work - which is just round the corner from us!  Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012 designed by