There was some distinctly 14th century frockery in evidence at Arbroath Abbey today as hundreds turned out to watch the Scribe’s Tale, a re-enactment of the signing, on 6th April 1320, of the Declaration of Abroath.
The Declaration is the most important document in Scottish history and is said to have influenced those who drafted [...]
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Happy Tartan Day 2009
Posted in Scotland, nostalgia, re-enactment, tagged Arbroath Abbey, Declaration of Arbroath, Tartan Day, Year of Homecoming on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Frocks for all eras
Posted in fashion, green fashion, nostalgia, online shopping, pre-owned fashion, re-enactment, recycled fashion, retro clothing, themed parties, vintage clothing, tagged 60s fashion, 80s fashion, 80s style, auto heritage, autoheritage, dress agency, frank usher, pre-owned fashion, re-enactment, retro clothing, retro themes, themed events, vintage clothing on January 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It has been a case of ‘frocks around the clock’ since the turn of the year as The Frockery has been coping with an increase in orders from customers new and not-so-new. Vintage and retro party dresses have been in particular demand throughout January and many of our own favourites have found new appreciative homes.
Meanwhile, [...]
Goodwill to all people and the planet
Posted in Christmas, eco-style, environment, gifts, nostalgia, online shopping, recycling, tagged Christmas, eco-style, environment, green gifts, nostalgia, recycling, retro, retro gifts, secret Santa, stocking fillers, sustainability, sustainable on November 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The Frockery firmly believes that the upcoming season of goodwill should be extended to looking after our planet as well as the people around us.
Having recently floated the idea of green stocking fillers and sustainable ’secret Santa’ gifts, we have been encouraged by the positive response of some of our eco-friendly customers, who say they do want to [...]
