This Retro Life

You've probably read her books, seen her on TV or follow her sewing, vintage or steampunk pages on social media. Tara Moss has been on a fabulous vintage journey like the rest of us and is now able to thread a love of old things into everything she does. So find out why she rescues pieces, how she learnt to sew and why for her vintage = self care! 

At the Parkes Elvis Festival we were lucky enough to chair a symposium into the music that influenced Elvis Presley. Joining Kia Handley on stage was Louisiana musician Bernard Pearce, music journalist Glenn A Baker and Australian Elvis Tribute Artist Mark Andrew. 

How often do you wear a hat? When it's sunny outside or you're going to a special event - how do you think you'd go wearing a hat or headpiece 365 days a year! That's what milliner Ilana Meilak would like us all to do. She's been collecting pieces of vintage headwear since she was 8 years old! Hit play to hear how she turned this love into her work at House of Hats. 

We're kicking off 2018 with a story all about family, perfect for the festive season. How two mothers ended up involved in their daughters passions. One who wanted to ensure her daughter made friends with a common interest, and another who has been able to bond over a love of vintage. In this episode meet the incredible Miss Cherrybomb, a pinup who's competed around the world, has the best sense of humour and personality and an infectious passion for old things. 

It's like a Cinderella story, when across a crowded vintage store you spot the perfect vintage shoe.  As you approach it you dare to dream that this 100 year old beauty feels at home on your foot and then..... it's perfect! It's moments like this that inspired Bernice Bell's love of the 1920's and 1930's. Hear about her incredible style and collection in this episode. 

Could the vintage community be the secret weapon to fighting online trolls? This is the question being asked by the incredible mind of Miss Lillian Rose who has combined academia with her passion for vintage and old things. So what is the answer? Hit play to find out.

Bustles, stays, rumps and hoops! Get ready to tight lace your corset because we're going back to the 18th century. In this episode meet a woman who brings 1700's fashion to life in 2017, that has created a business around historic and vintage dress and has just released a book to teach you to be 1700's fabulous today! Meet Lauren Stowell from American Duchess. 

It's our first birthday! We have been telling modern vintage stories for a year now and to celebrate we sit down with one of the incredible minds behind the online magazine Retro Betty. So get comfy, maybe in the backseat of a classic car, because this week we're going cruising with Kirsty Wallett aka Francie Flathead.

We went behind the scenes of the Pinup Doll Australia finals held at Chromefest in NSW, Australia. The winner gets a golden ticket to the Miss Pinup International contest in London. So come inside the backstage tent and meet the wonderful finalists and men and women behind an event that grows each and every year. 

How does one man end up with over 1500 pieces of vintage Pyrex? It starts with just one. Then slowly grows and grows and becomes more and more addictive. But for Stan from That Retro Piece his love of Pyrex has turned into a resource for others and a world first book. We go down the dangerously obsessive (in a fun way) road of Pyrex collection in this episode.