Autumn/Winter 2022 - Latest News

Our regular vintage blouse collection drops normally take place at the end of each month.

Here are 10 things to expect from Leila Ray Vintage this season:

🔮Random & quirky textiles- we’re recognisable for our vintage textile mash-ups, & we love a quirky fabric combination. 

🌅Bohemian blouses - we love the bohemian designs and spirit reminiscent of the 60s/70s. There will be new styles this year, inspired by our extensive collection of original vintage sewing patterns & vintage fashion collection.

🔬Sustainable vintage textiles - We are committed to working with existing sustainable  natural fabrics: linen, cotton, silk, & wool. Our linen fabrics can date back to early/mid 1900s. Soft, washed & comfy to wear, they are perfect for repurposing and reimagining into contemporary pieces in a responsible way.

💘Cotton embroideries - our hand embroidered linens feature beautiful floral designs, worked with cotton yarns. Cotton yarns have a soft matt lustre, not achieved in the polyester machine versions generally produced today.

👚Colourful conversation pieces - expect a burst of happy colours this season - you’ll find a stand-out conversation pieces that are sure to be noticed and admired. 

🧣Fringe benefits - it’s all about the detail at LRV, we’ve said it before & we’ll keep saying it: we just  love vintage trim, fringes, laces, ribbons, buttons & tapes. That’s what makes our pieces instantly recognisable. 

🧵Handmade - All our blouses are made in coastal Dorset, England. We are proud of our near-sourcing strategy. No unnecessary freight, or shipping costs.

🧝‍♀️Ethically made - we employ local freelance seamstresses and costume designers with exceptional artisan skills. Their technical skills in garment design, patterns & design creativity are invaluable in reimagining our heirloom pieces. We pay fair market right wages too.

💷 Realistic pricing - our long standing customers will have noticed our prices have increased. We make no apology for this, for all the reasons listed above. Material costs are increasing due to popularity, & many hours of intricate sewing go into each and every garment. We undertake comparative pricing reviews & we believe our prices are fair today.

📆Monthly drops -expect a new vintage collection drop at the end of the month! Watch our Instagram account for updates.

Thank you for supporting our small business, & we look forward to seeing you enjoying our heirloom pieces again this year!