MMV Stories
Zero Waste Project with City and Islington Students
This academic year we launched an initiative with the 1st and 2nd year BTECH students at City and Islington College in Holloway on a new zero wa...
Iran Crisis Emergency Appeal
The current crisis in Iran is escalating the targeting and oppressing of women using horrific violence.
Fashion Hero: Emilio Pucci
Emilio Pucci, Marchese di Barsanto 1914 – 1992
Born into one of the oldest noble families of Florence, Emilio Pucci was a fascinating chara...
Fanfare for Sandy Powell OBE
MMV is proud and delighted to be offering for sale a large number of clothes, shoes and accessories from the personal collection of the uniquely creative and talented costume designer Sandy Powell. All proceeds will be donated to Refuge, to support people suffering from domestic abuse.
The Secret Life of Clothes, 4: Look familiar?
Fashion has always loved a revival, but what is the true cost of our need for novelty?
The Secret Life of Clothes, 3: The Hoarder's Story
Menage Modern Vintage is delighted to present a selection of wonderful pieces from the personal collection of award-winning film and TV Costume Designer Annie Symons.
The Secret Life of Clothes, 2: The Dark Side
I conceived this series to be made up of life-affirming stories about discovering the fascinating secret lives of the garments that come my way. B...
The Secret Life of Clothes, 1: This Skirt Danced with James Bond
This skirt danced with James Bond. It’s by Vivienne Westwood and I bought it in 1992 or 3, when I was working in film production and being a gi...
Catherine Buckley
A few months ago, during a torrential downpour, my friend Sophie appeared on my doorstep with what looked like an enormous heap of wet rags and ...