Thursday, February 18, 2010

Dee Carter - Owner of vintage store WINIFRED & BANCE

So about this party then...we have Jamaican food, a line up of smashing DJ's, drinks, cupcakes and PRIZES which can be won off the 'Owl Wheel' - these prizes are coming from some of the coolest business scattered around Perth. Now you know this owl likes her threads, and I especially love vintage ones. Perth unfortunately is not brimming with an abundance of good vintage stores but there is a diamond gleaming on 850 Beaufort Street, which is owned by this exquisite bird named Dee. Not only was she great fun to hang out with during the interview, but she also donated a couple of items from her range of fabulous frocks and such.


Winifred & Bance (named after her nan Winifred Bance) is a treasure trove of amazingness (real word). It is decorated with Nan's furniture and belongings, even her wedding dress stands daintily in the corner - believe me, at a size 6...it's dainty. But let's introduce you to the broad behind this vintage mecca ... Delilah Carter.


WHERE DOES THE PASSION FOR ALL THINGS VINTAGE COME FROM?
I have no idea really. I've always loved ferreting through markets and op shops and of course Nan's house. I love the history and value of things from times past. They really don't make things like they used to. And every piece tells a story.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VINTAGE AND 2ND HAND?
It depends who you ask!
In my book "vintage clothing" are items from the 1920s to the 1950s. Retro takes off from 1960s to the 1980s. Before the 1920s its considered antique.
Second hand items is anything after the mid nineties.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES IN THE SHOP AS OF NOW?
Oh my gosh that's super hard...I'm just going through 100 pretty vintage dresses for the ladies. They're all so cute and fun...and for the guys probably the vintage tee's I got from America. There are so many of them!


HAS ANYTHING COME THROUGH YOUR DOOR THAT YOU COULD NEVER PART WITH?
My JH Lynch prints with the pretty ladies. They're all mine *insert evil laugh*

WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM SUNDAE?
hmmm...there are so many! I love ice cream! Honey macadamia with fresh banana and warm caramel sauce.
YOUR FAVOURITE PAIR OF SHOES?
My black vintage Justin lizard skin cowboy boots with flame stitching up the sides

FAVOURITE CITY AND WHY?
Barcelona. Vintage clothing, Gaudi, tapas and the people.

DO YOU LIKE OWLS?
I love owls! My friend just got this one. Sooooo cool!
Usually someone this cool ain't that 'chill' but Dee is an uber fresh lady with an eye for treasure, she is like a magpie in this world of birds. Drop in and see her, buy a frock and share a cappuccino. She likes hers skinny, no sugar and very hot! A bit like herself. Owl stamp of approval x



Winifred & Bance

850 Beaufort Street

Inglewood

(08) 9473 0390

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BECK MANSELL - 0415 566 738 (another bangin' bird - fyi)


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