50's Pinup Girl Fashion In Canberra

Also online, and based in America, is http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/ I’ve bougt quite a few things including clothes, shoes and jewellry and have never been disappointed. Pleased you asked as I didn’t know about hoola hoop!

Probably not your cup of tea (Being web based) but I have gotten some stuff from http://www.daddyos.com

Great range of 50’s rockabilly style bowling and work shirts

That said, I can not vouch for their womens line 🙂

You might want to squiz in Landspeed records at the clothes up the back. Never know what you’ll find

There used to be a shop in Civic that stocked some Wheels and Dollbaby clothes (if your budget runs to that!). Might be worth emailing W&D to ask if they still have anyone here stocking their stuff.

There was a shopm that sold such items in Riverside Plaza, Queanbeyan. On the Medicare side, just as you come out the back of Target.

I just passed on the http://www.hoolahoop.com.au/ link to “Her Indoors” and she got very excited! She has been buying dresses from them online via ebay for about 6 months and had absolutely no idea that they were in the Canberra region – Spooky!

And NO Wishuwell, we are not “opening a shop!” such a cynic!

Thanks for all of the advice people.

Hi Soundbloke,

My Girlfriend and I are lovers of all things from the 20s to 50s era. Unfortunately, there is quite a shortage of great 50s reproduction clothing in Canberra.

As suggested Hoola Hoop in Braidwood are great, they ship in from the US some get great 50s repro for the gals and the guys. It’s about a 45 – 50 minute drive from Canberra, however if you get on their mailing list, they will let you know when they get in any new stock so you are not having to drive down there all the time.

Also as mentioned the fabulous Darling Sisters run various workshops in charm and deportment, travelling in style, vintage hair and makeup, etc. for both girls and guys here in Canberra and have a great selection of items to purchase.

You or your wife may have heard of the Lindy Charm School for Girls (http://www.myspace.com/lindycharmschoolforgirls) who run a fantastic 3 hour workshop, the content of which I have pasted below. Their next visit to Canberra will be on Sunday 8th November.

Workshop Content:
Hair – 1.5 Hrs
Learn fundamental techniques to set you on your way to creating unique vintage hairstyles.
Basic techniques include:-
Pin curling – Learn to create a perfect pin curl and the basic principles behind pin curl styling.
Victory Rolls – Learn to style your hair using this versatile & classic look
Setting Hair – Learn to use what ever you have (hot rollers, foam rollers, curling iron & pins etc) to give yourself an easy and stylish vintage look.
Fringe care – Tips and tricks for styling your fringe perfectly.

Make Up – 1.hr
Core tips, tricks and basic application techniques.
Begin with a vintage inspired base to build upon. Learn about styles, colours and applications from the 1930’s through to the late 1950’s

Fashion & Textiles – ½ hr
Learn to distinguish different decades by learning about fabrics, patterns & designs. What is and what isn’t vintage… Advice on cuts and styles to suit you, so you can begin to create your unique vintage wardrobe.

Also, since you guys are new in town, to find like-minded people you might think of attending the Canberra Roller Derby, the first one ever being on the 24th October at Southern Cross Sports Stadium in Tuggeranong. Or you could look into some swing or rockabilly dance classes. I can personally recommend Jumptown Swing Dance which holds classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Anyway, I’m sure I’ve given you more information than you really wanted to know, but there you go!

Raven Clothing in Civic does rockability sort of stuff, since you mentioned it.

http://www.ravenclothing.com.au/

Check this website and contact them through thedarlingsisters@live.com

http://thedarlingsisters.myshopify.com/

http://www.thedarlingsisters.com/

Local ladies (one of whom is my wife)who can certainly point you in the right direction.

I’d give this place in Braidwood a crack. http://www.hoolahoop.com.au/
Alternately, do what I used to and buy online (saves the travel cost of Sydney (I used to go to Melb.) and you don’t get the enjoyment of watching them parade around change rooms) you might find the odd dud, but you can save a bundle in the long run.

Hey Soundbloke, I don’t think there are any 1950s style dress shops in Canberra. Unfortunately, I feel, Canberra is full of chain stores and any indapendent shops seem to shut down sooner rather than later.
It’s a long shot, but Rebekah from Material Pleasures may be able to help, she has some vintage stuff at her clothes stalls. On Saturdays the stalls are at the Gorman House Markets and on Sundays she’s at the Old Bus Depot Markets.
Another, more whacky idea, try asking the designer students at the CIT to tailor clothes. Anthony, the recent winner of ‘Project Runway Australia’, studied design at the Canberra CIT I believe and he turned out some really classy stuff to win.

Opening a shop are we?