The Rusty Zip's 15 Year Anniversary Party

Flyer designed by Don Miller

Hope you can make it, see you there x 

Upcoming Event - The Rusty Zip Christmas Jumper Party

The Rusty Zip Summer Party - August 2011

In the middle of organizing a Christmas party in work for this Saturday! Been stocking up on retro Christmas jumpers and to add a touch of glamour - a 20s style collection packed full of party dresses. Everyone welcome so pop along if you're in the Botanic area there will be music, food and a few extra surprises! Perfect warm-up if you're heading down to the Continental market at City Hall.

New Chapter

Catching up on my blogging been having that 'I haven't done my homework' feeling but have been quite busy over the last few months as I got a new management position at The Rusty Zip! To begin a new chapter and to celebrate our website re-launch we decided to throw our first end of Summer party. During business hours on Saturday the 27th of August we invited three local bands to play (Pixel Vs Nanobot, Andy Train and The Alice Kona Band) alongside artist Stephen Maurice Graham of 400 facts to capture the day on paper (see top illustration.) We had goodie bags filled with postcards, our ebay listings and sweets. Popcorn, cupcakes and savoury snacks were also compulsory! With the help of our wonderful sourcer Lauren we managed to showcase our first ever 'Rusty Collection' based on 1950s teddy girls, mixing houndstooth, leopard print and lace to create a modern edge.

Thankfully the day was a success so watch this space for future collections and a festive Christmas party happening in store next month! Get your Christmas jumpers out ;)

From Wallflower to WOW!

I know it's only January but can't help feeling that Spring is just around the corner after these past few sunny days and when I saw this amazing vintage dress arrive today in work it made me even more optimistic! Made up of silk it dazzles with sequins, intricate beading and gathered grosgrain ribbon. The turquoise and burnt orange tones give it a hot Mexican edge ideal for jazzing up any party! It is currently available in The Rusty Zip, approx size 10-12 at £50.

Stay Chique

Anna Ericson

Clothing from Chique Vintage, Sweden

Met Anna whilst working! She is from Sweden and owns her own vintage clothing store called Chique. Adored her sense of style (check out her Pamela Love-esque jewellery)....AND the fact she had been to see Black Rebel Motorcycle Club play in Dublin, travelling up to Belfast to see them play Mandela! Just can't resist posting a vid -

Ruby Tuesday

David Thornley and Ruby the dog

David's clothing from Spitalfields Market, London.

David's band Babeshadow recently supported Florence and The Machine at Belsonic. Check out their music here - http://www.myspace.com/babeshadowband

Mr. Ferris

Tim Ferris

T-shirt - Diesel

Tweed Jacket - The Rusty Zip

Jeans - Evisu

Satchel - Coach

Tim bought his satchel in New York and inside held the tag "Wardrobe - Sex and the City!"