The
Poppy Valentine Vintage
Range represents the beauty of authentic vintage fabrics.
In our boutique/studio in Portobello rd, Notting Hill, each
product is lovingly handcrafted and the fabric personally
sourced. We look for feminine florals of the 40’s, the
abstract barkcloth prints of the 50’s, bohemian hippy
chic of the 60’s and the psychedelic swirls of the 70’s.
We've always loved British kitchen sink dramas from the 1960s
and some of the style names are a tribute to the actresses
of that era, along with iconic women from the past 60 years.
The fabrics used are from our stock of vintage fabrics we've
been collecting for over 20 years. We’re constantly
scouring antique markets and clambering around in rolls of
fabrics in thrift shops for new prints.
The
“feel special” factor is created by the fact that
every Poppy Valentine product is a limited edition, and quite
often a one off.
Our
love of the environment and British heritage is very important
and for this reason Poppy Valentine products are designed
and put together from fabrics which are truly original, beautiful
and have their own special story.
Due to the conversational customer relationships we enjoy,
we’ve listened and reacted to what our clients are looking
for and produced a Contemporary
Range of accessories using a vegetable tanned nappa leather
which is butter soft to the touch and uses no harmful chrome
and fewer chemicals in the production process. We’re
are also involved in research and development of a new ‘Bio
Leather’ which will further reduce environmental harm.
We developed the ‘blossom’ print after being inspired
by a beautiful 1930s printed dress in an antiques fair.