This Chick is our Maker! (No, not the one in the picture! ) Being Easter I felt it was a great time to tell you more about how our brand was born and about our NEW and luxurious ‘Pink Label’. The brand Vivien of Holloway was born out of a dream Vivien had to reproduce clothing from the glamour days. She didn’t want to just make clothes ‘in the style of’ or ‘with a nod to’ she wanted to reproduce the quality and the workmanship. New ‘Pink Label’ As our label has grown instead of doing what most brands do and look to foreign lands to get things made quickly and cheaply, we have reduced the q ..read more

Coping With Self Isolation : 5 Tips For You! Has your staying-in style become a bit monotonous? Sofa: pyjamas. Working from home: pyjamas. Online meeting: pyjamas that *could* be lounge-wear… Is anyone else getting the urge to start dressing up again? Lana Dress As lovers of vintage glamour, getting dressed up can make us feel more like ourselves with all that’s going on. It can cheer up our day as well as our family’s when the boredom sets in, and it can brighten up the social feeds of our online community.  So if you want to channel wearable (and comfortable) vintage style at home, who ..read more

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Flirty Floral Dresses It has been an exciting beginning to Spring here at Christine’s.  The weather may have been somewhat unpredictable but WE haven’t! We keep bringing you  a non-stop selection of gorgeous dresses in florals, prints and plain colours. There have been lots of new fabrics so far this year for example we have taken tropical floral prints straight from Hawaii  to make our Circle Dresses and Sarong Sets, so if the weather doesn’t get temperatures rising, YOU WILL in these fabulous hot or should I say cool summer prints. Also LOOK for the lovely LANA’S, they are mos ..read more

Have you got your Mother’s Day presents sorted yet? …If not why not pop along to Vicious Venus, the fabulous shop in Brunswick street for our Mother’s Day lock-in on Friday night. Christine’s and Vicious Venus are working together to create this event especially for those who can’t shop during work hours or who haven’t yet secured a pressie for mum or yourself for Mother’s Day. If you can’t find the right thing on the day you can always grab a voucher! We will also have a bargain rail with lots of lovelies for you bargain hunters! On entry you get a go at our free ‘Lucky Di ..read more

Here at Christine’s we love being a part of the vibrant community in Fitzroy, and if you’re looking for an event that gives you a taste of the local creativity, come along to our next Retro Market! Local makers will be showcasing their retro, vintage, and rockabilly-inspired wares for an eclectic mix you won’t find anywhere else. Held in our fab tiki garden, The Hula Hangout, the Retro Market will run from 11am until 3pm on Saturday April 1st. Come along to find great gifts, unique accessories and much more, and show your support to our local makers! See you there! The post 1st April – The Ret ..read more

Did you make it to our recent ‘Meet the Maker’ party featuring the one and only Vivien of Holloway? If so, thanks for making it such a fun evening! If you missed it, here’s a cheeky peek at what we all got up to… At 4pm the shop doors shut and all our gorgeous guests had their glasses filled, snacks were served, and the chatting, browsing and insider secret-sharing began! Our guests got the unique opportunity for one-on-one style advice from Vivien – creator of the world’s largest range of 1950s reproduction clothing, while Christine’s owner Christine helped guests find that show-stopping out ..read more

Looking for something fun to do this Thursday night? Book your place at the Pin-up Lock-in at Christine’s! Based in Fitzroy, Christine’s is filled with gorgeous 1950’s style – making it the perfect place to bring retro-lovers together for an evening of fun, fashion and fabulousness! There will be bubbly, nibbles, style sharing, dressing up, discounts and more – and everyone is welcome! So get your gang together, book yourself a place, and meet us at:   Location: Christine’s, 362 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Time: 5pm – 7pm Date: Thursday 16th March, 2017    Tickets are $20 an ..read more

There are less than two weeks to go until that rockabilly vibe takes over Ballarat CBD, and we know you can’t wait! Sorry hang on, less than two weeks? WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO WEAR?! Rockabilly festivals give us the perfect excuse to really go for it – after all, everyone else will be! But what if you’re not sure where to start? At Christine’s we’re experts in helping guys and gals find their inner rockabilly icon, so follow our top tips to looking fab at one of Melbourne’s most rockin’ events. Oh and we’re going too, so we’ll see you there!   Stand out in a stand-out crowd Pinups aren’t a ..read more

We have some very exciting news…Vivien is coming to Melbourne! Vivien from our sister store Vivien of Holloway is leaving the bright lights of London behind for a visit to Melbourne. Join us here at Christine’s on 18th February to ‘Meet the Maker’ and say hi! We’re throwing a party to celebrate – in our sunny courtyard the Hula Hangout (located at the back of Christine’s shop). So join us for drinks, snacks, a live band and to chat to Vivien. Pop it in your calendar! When: 18th February 2017 Time: 2pm – 5pm Where: Christine’s, 362 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, 3065. The event will ..read more