Weardowney's Get-Up - Marylebone's unique boutique
Weardowney - the design partnership of Gail Wear and Amy Downey which launched at London Fashion week in February this year - opens its first ever boutique in a converted pub off Lisson Grove on Saturday June 19. Amy's background is in modelling and Gail spent 6 years designing knitwear for John Galliano. Gail bought the Essex Arms some years ago and lives there with her family (kids and dogs) while Amy has her own part of the pub which includes the bar area. The pair have turned the downstairs into an Aladdin's cave of vintage and modern gems: the women's room is a boudiour affair with 70s Chanel bags, Victorian earrings, Basso & Brooke scarves, Weardowney knits and cotton separates. The men's room features modern, gothic menswear by the hugely talented Jean-Pierre Braganza (who also debuted at February's London Fashion Week) and Aluma and The Tailors' men's collection featuring vintage fabrics reworked into cardis, T-shirts and shirts. There's a kitchen in the middle so chances are you might even get a cup of tea to enhance your browsing pleasure. Prices start from ?0 and if you'd like to support Weardowney but can't get to the Get-Up boutique, visit the website for details of how to bid on the John Galliano archive. There are classic Galliano pieces up for grabs including Eagle Print dress, pill box hat and a black cashmere pea coat. The closing date for bids is July 31st and you can view all the pieces at the shop.
The Get-up boutique is at The Old Exeter Arms, 9 Ashbridge St London, NW8. Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm or by appointment, telephone: 020 7258 3087.

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