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“Tell a Story Without Shouting”
For those of you who love Ian, but not enough to wake up at 6 am to catch him on Breakfast Television, we have this clip for you! It’s also nice to see our friends Jonathan Walford from the Fashion History Museum (Ian’s on the Advisory Board) and Cindy from Luxe Touch in the clip…
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Ian Drummond Collection isn’t doing as many flea markets/antique shows/events these days – we’re too busy with film work, and that’s as it should be! While we do have our three big shows to look forward to, the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show, the Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show and the Spring Christie Antique Show, we need…
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New Year, New News!
If you were following us on Instagram, you’d have gotten this news sooner! In Instagram speak: @idcvintage has taken a spot at @artsmarket ‘s 846 College Street location in Toronto! Soft opening for us this weekend – we’ve dressed our space, though we still need “hair and makeup.” Look for fresh stock now and every…
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May Your Days be Merry and Bright!
But we’re okay without the white Christmases – they’re hard on the shoes. Warm wishes for all the best in the New Year, and thank you for all the goodwill in 2015. Sincerely, Ian, Marla, Erin, Kate, and Andréa at Ian Drummond Collection
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“I think that’s 1949 for ‘your shoes look like they were made for a hooker’…”
We’re fans of pretty footwear as much as anyone, but some “float our boat” more than others. Gainsborough shoes, as described in a post by Jonathan Walford of the Fashion History Museum (Ian is on the Advisory Board) are in a league of their own, and were designed to be. Jonathan kindly references a link…
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Fresh Stock in 20s/30s Items
Ian can’t go back in time to buy things, but the next best thing is finding a time capsule. Thank goodness for collectors who found good stock years ago, bought the best they could, maintained it well, and who are now happy for it to have a chance at stardom with us. Look for images…
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Wonderful Old Fabric Coming to Ian Drummond Vintage
First, Ian hunts it down. Sometimes it wanders in. Then we get to it when we get to it. Then it needs to be photographed. After that, it needs to be measured. While we’re measuring, the condition needs to be noted. Then it’s time for folding it. Then we think about what there is to…
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Upcoming Sale – the Gladstone Hotel’s BOOZAAR Vintage Night Market
The Gladstone Hotel’s BOOZAAR Vintage Night Market – a rare evening appearance for IDC! The Ian Drummond Collection will be participating in the Gladstone Hotel‘s BOOZAAR Vintage Night Market TOMORROW NIGHT – Wednesday, November 25. We are perhaps getting down here in the studio this morning listening to this mix while we *get this* mark…
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Untitled Projects, and How We Work With Them
Over the summer we received a request to send images of our 1930s hats to the wardrobe department for a feature filming in New York City. We’re always happy to oblige – Ian’s collection of hats is world-class, but they don’t get as many chances to shine as we’d like. The Studio, which is kept…
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The Silence of the Moths
It’s “Check the Moth Traps” week at Ian Drummond Collection! It’s a regrettable part of the business of caring for vintage clothing – we are extremely vigilant, and it’s a constant battle. We are always saddened by damage and losses. The best method we use is prevention – we check items carefully before they come…
