TheEnd took a visit to the Vintage Fair held in Fargo
Village. It took place inside the market hall, on the weekend in Coventry.
By Khanderly Parker
Love a good deal? Then this is the place to be, that’s right
it’s a bag of clothes for a tenner! The Vintage Fair was held on the 24th
and 25th of March and there was plenty of bargains to go all round.
It was held on the weekend but was competing with another vintage fair in
Leamington Spa.
When entering the building the first thing to come to mind
was the large space, but also the smaller shops within the building. From first
appearance of the fair on the outside, it looked like it was held in a
warehouse. Nonetheless the inside was more cozy and inviting than expected. The
organisers of the event decorated the place by using colourful paper lanterns
and photos that were displayed along the ceilings. It made the appearance of
the hall more colourful and enticing. In a way the place fitted in with the
aesthetics of the vintage fair, it appeared quite timeworn and old-fashioned. One of the benefits of it being held at the
Market Hall was the space, there was a lot of legroom and you didn’t feel
restricted in movement when searching for a bargain.
In regards to the clothing, there were a number of rails all
sectioned into groups. So searching for a faux fur coat or a pair of ripped
jeans was easy to find, because of this grouping. The fair had a large quantity
of clothing, which wasn’t expected. There was even one section of the fair
dedicated to different hats made out of tweed. If you’re a Peaky Blinders fan then your can grab yourself a newsboy cap for
under a fiver. Also present was a treasure chest of beige and white-buttoned
shirts, like a pirate at sea it felt like finding lost treasure. But be
disheartened if you’re searching for a bag or a pair of cute earrings, as the
only accessories they had were hats.
Although the event was desirable it was also disappointing as
it was more promising in the advertisement online. It advertised on the website
and the Facebook page, that the clothing being sold would be vintage and high
street clothing. However what was promised was scarce, it felt like stepping
into a grander charity shop.
Check out the Fargo village website to find out when the
next vintage fair is on. Read Megan Rhodes article “Review: The Leamington Spa
vintage Kilo Sale” to see if it’s better.
Below is a short video of the event.
No comments