Interesting and lively will only just begin to describe Brisbane at the end of October
. The city plays host to the very unusual but entertaining Brisbane Vintage Fashion & Decor Fair. If you search out vacation meccas, in search of vintage and collectible stuff and things, you will easily feel at home among similar world travelers that descend on this Brisbane fair and spend many leisure hours deciding what items posses the "can't live without" qualities.
Clothes are favorite item at the fair. Vintage is commonly referred to the time frame, starting during the Victorian era and ending in the 80's, or better known as the disco era. Queenly gowns and delicate lace and lingerie befitting a princess are displayed aplenty. Victorian jewelry still holds its charm and is more affordable than one would think.
There will be tons of cool art deco items at this fair to look at or purchase. The coolest purses come from this era. What fun it would be to find an amazing bag here that costs less than a name brand new bag that is one of hundreds that are all the same. There is more than just clothes and purses here. You can find retro lamps, interesting old posters, and some neat props.
One of the highlights of this event is the competition for the best dressed in vintage. People do get all dolled up for this event and it is very entertaining. Some folks will come in dressed from head to toe in their favorite era outfit. Others will put their very modern twist on a hip retro outfit. The prize is really fun because the winners get cash vouchers for a seller of their choice at the fair.
This fair is a fun 2 day event that won't cost too much money. The tickets are cheap and you can end up with some of the best gifts to take to the people back home. Besides all the cool stuff there will be live music , a fashion exhibition, and plenty of tasty treats to eat and drink.