Symphony of Shadows

Symphony of Shadows Bespoke designs.Alterations and repairs.Specialising in vintage restoration. Altering vintage pieces, she creates items of clothing that are wearable today.

Now working freelance Laurie has recently opened a studio at Alfies where she takes on a slightly different approach to fashion design. With a diverse range of skills and experience Laurie takes on a variety of projects, from altering damaged vintage items and making them wearable again, to creating a dress pattern so that a much loved design can be re-made. Laurie is the perfect person to see if

you have something you just can’t bear to get rid of but no longer wear, or have seen the perfect vintage piece but it just doesn’t quite fit. She’s the miracle cure to the vintage shopping dilemma. Jenna Garner
PR Alfies Antiques Market

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03/01/2026

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If you know Laurie Vanian, you know how deeply she loves her ca… Marilyn Coleman-Rough needs your support for Help Laurie Vanian save her beloved cat Merlin.

Come rain or shine, we will have a stall selling everything from Atomic wire magazine racks to vintage swimsuits. We’ll ...
20/08/2024

Come rain or shine, we will have a stall selling everything from Atomic wire magazine racks to vintage swimsuits. We’ll be next door to Marilyn Virginia and Linda Bee selling their wares also. It’s free!

I’m destashing! I’ve just ‘inherited' some wild fabrics. Many were used to make handbags but there’s a little of everyth...
20/06/2023

I’m destashing! I’ve just ‘inherited' some wild fabrics. Many were used to make handbags but there’s a little of everything. These are a heavy brocade and there’s at least 10 metres of each. All are 142cm wide. DM me for details.

The easy fit of this 50s jacket was not designed for shoulder pads but looks so much sharper with! We had to build the p...
22/06/2015

The easy fit of this 50s jacket was not designed for shoulder pads but looks so much sharper with! We had to build the pads from scratch allowing for the extra shoulder length and height in all the right places.

New studio! Bigger, more light and and I aren't tripping over each other!
15/06/2015

New studio! Bigger, more light and and I aren't tripping over each other!

Before and after... New mesh straps sewn on by hand to 1920s dress... Finally this beauty can be worn!! ...
17/05/2015

Before and after... New mesh straps sewn on by hand to 1920s dress... Finally this beauty can be worn!!

Recently unearthed photos of 'vintage' designs from SOS. Nothing was over the top in the '80s!
07/05/2015

Recently unearthed photos of 'vintage' designs from SOS. Nothing was over the top in the '80s!

A vintage clothing collector friend was recently offered some rare dresses from the 1980s. She instantly recognized the ...
30/04/2015

A vintage clothing collector friend was recently offered some rare dresses from the 1980s. She instantly recognized the label as mine! My '80s collections are now vintage!! So here's some 'blast from the past' press to peruse!!

Lesson of the day : Scrimping on base materials usually results in more work! BEFORE: Shapeless and cheap shoulder pad....
29/04/2015

Lesson of the day : Scrimping on base materials usually results in more work! BEFORE: Shapeless and cheap shoulder pad. AFTER: Reshaped, secured and finally ready to use :-).

The most darling cotton 1940s dress... EVER! Sleeve fullness reduced and general restoration throughout body. ...
27/04/2015

The most darling cotton 1940s dress... EVER! Sleeve fullness reduced and general restoration throughout body.

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