NY Pier Antiques Show and Fashion Alley

The New York Pier Antiques Show was amazing this past weekend with fabulous home decor and of course Fashion Alley.

Pier 94 was transformed into an exciting art space that featured Mid Century, Classic European and American decor as well as Folk, Advertising and Contemporary Art. Booths were decked out in unique displays that were vibrant, creative and unusual. This was not your mother's stodgy antique show! Decorators and designers from all over the world came to this show for inspiration and hard to find fabulous pieces.



Of course my favorite part of the show is Fashion Alley. The entire rear of the show is dedicated to men and women's fashion, accessories and jewelry.



My booth was buzzing with designers from well known labels buying up my most exciting vintage jewelry.



One design group bought up all of my Gerda Lyngaard 1980s horn and wood jewelry.



Another from a posh High Street boutique in London bought filigree and tassel necklaces that were femine and amazing. They also purchased an egyptian influenced toque and a Victorian Revival bracelet. I am planning a trunk show with them for my next UK visit!



A New York dealer purchased a fabulous grouping of Victorian Revival bracelets (these unusual bracelets were popular in the 50s and 60s and usually tout rectangular sections with inset stones, pearls, or lucite that are quite wide and are linked together. They usually include filigree).



A Chicago dealer purchased a 4"Christian Dior brooch with Gripoix, pearls and art glass that was
made in 1965.



A fashionable buyer purchased a limited production Pauline Rader necklace that featured a huge carnelian and a golden lion with a rhinestone encrusted crown.



Napier charm bracelets, button clip earrings, turquoise and coral jewelry were hot at this show as well as black jet jewelry.



So my dear fashionable friends, the trends are emerging:



Victorian Revival (filigree, black jet jewelry, long length necklaces, tassels necklaces, intricate patterns)

African Tribal (clean, geometric, bold, monochromatic, art to wear)

Big Button Clip Earrings

Pendant Necklaces with large pearl beads and colorful rhinestones

Big Drop Earrings with golden tones in brushed and reflective finishes

2-3" Wide Link Bracelets

Big, Bold Bangles



Don't fret if you missed me at this show...



Vintage Couture Jewelry will be at:



Metropolitan Vintage Show
Metropolitan Pavillion
18th st. between 6th and 7th
NY
April 29, 30



Danbury Vintage Show
PAL Building
Hayestown Road
Danbury, CT.
April 9,10

Ridgefield Antiques Show
Community Center
Ridgefield, Ct.
May 7

Sturbridge Vintage Textile and Fashion Show
Host Hotel
Sturbridge, Mass
May 9

Dealer's Choice
Brimfield, Mass
May 10

Heart of the Mart
Brimfield, Mass
May 11, 12

See you soon,

Love,
Patra B.