Today I went on down to Lyon's annual Marché de la Mode Vintage.
Their website features a list of vintage shops in Lyon. Look for the Marché right next to the fair, just below the Aquarium (Bus 8).
Their website features a list of vintage shops in Lyon. Look for the Marché right next to the fair, just below the Aquarium (Bus 8).
Ma fille made sure we there bright and early to receive our free shopping bags.
The place was packed. Today was the first day, it's on all weekend.
Some fun bangles.
Everyone needs a pair of these furry boots!
Fur stoles, anyone?
A high end stand: they had vintage Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent and Hermes at 1,000 to 1,500 a pop. Is that in cash?
Way cool rings made with pieces of vintage material.
Treasure troves of bijoux!
Ditto on the trove, but for pipes and old lighters.
Miles and miles of shoes.
An ancient, orange computer.
Ohh, a Supertramp album!!
Lotta sixties stuff ....
These guys were fun!
Ma fille browsing the 5 euro rack.
My future is so bright, I gotta wear shades!! :-)
A colorful plethora of skinny, leather, 80's ties.
Ohh, loved these furry little mules!
Now, this mink coat was gorgeous and pas cher.
Loved the graffiti on the back wall, the whole ambiance was warehouse chic.
Bags for days!
Fun chairs!
Many of the sellers and customers went all decked out, dressed in their best vintage look. So theatrical!
I've never seen so many real fur coats! What up?
Nice little vintage Dior trunks.
Ma fille's purchase, a cute little leather back pack purse.
Bon, gros bisous de shopping vintage et a bientôt!!
Love, Charley
There's no country in the world that plays more 70s Supertramp than France!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your break-up - here's wishing you all the best.
@ Deborah, I know and I love, love, love Supertramp!! Thanks for the well wishes on the break-up, a constructive passage. :)
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All the best!
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Regards...
Pierre
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Great post. I love your daughter's bag and would have snatched it myself had I been there. I could also picture "diving" into those colorful bangles. A girl can never have too many! Lived in Lyon for three years and never made it there. Rats. About to fly to Europe for a long trip and will be blogging along the way. Good luck with your (next) move, Charley. As the French say: "Hauts les Coeurs!" -- Veronique aka French Girl in Seattle
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo jealous, that looks fantastic. Shopping therapy is indeed good therapy - sending a hug your way as you navigate the choppy oceans. Thinking of you x
ReplyDelete@ Veronique, Bon voyage! Can't wait to read about your adventures.
ReplyDelete@ Everyone, Thanks to everyone for the kind thoughts and words.
Love, Charley
Jimminy crickets! I miss a couple of posts and then get blown away by your opening sentence. As it appears to be truth and not fiction, I must say I am so sorry to hear about your split. Life in Lyon sounded so wonderful. I hope that whatever your next move is (figuratively and literally) it will make you happy.
ReplyDelete@ Patty, Not going anywhere! Staying in Lyon!! :-) I came here 9 years ago as a single mom, staying as a single mom. I love living here. Life in Lyon continues to be wonderful, I have such a good group of people around me. Just looking for a smaller apartment. Maybe I'll change quarters? Perhaps mosey on down to Vieux Lyon. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, and, do I dare say I'm happy? Really good decision and we remain friends (I know, I know, all the Hollywood agents say that when stars break up and you go, 'Uh-huh, sure.' But in this case it's true.)
ReplyDeleteI would have LOVED, LOVED to have gone there with you! And I'd give my right arm for those Dior trunks.
ReplyDeleteOmg, awesome! I wish we had a market like that in San Diego... I bet you could find so many amazing treasures if you take your time ;) Cute blog!
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