29/05/2011

JUST FOR THE RECORD



We've stocked these genius record frames at MAIDEN for a while now but we decided to do a HUGE display of them on our wall so that we can show off the full potential of the product.

Sourcing the albums featured in our display was really good fun and it certainly brought back many memories. The 12 inch album format was the perfect canvas for photographers and art directors to show off their skills. Ofcourse we had to include the obvious classic covers like Aladdin Sane and Island Life, but our personal favourite is Atlantic Crossing, with Rod Stewart striding confidently accross the ocean in his pink flares and platform shoes!



The Twelve Inch record frame is a simple and visually effective way to display vinyl covers. At £7.50 per frame it is also a lot less expensive than some of the other record frames on the market.

The four grooved batons which make up the sides of the frame have strong magnets in each end, the frame just snaps into place around the record; it really is terribly easy!

Check out our pictures of these wonderful frames in "action"




Available at Maiden, 188 Shoreditch High Street or online from WWW.MAIDENSHOP.COM

15/05/2011

MORE BOOKS ARRIVE FOR THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP


Here's another sneak peak at some of the incredible books that we've been busy sourcing for Princess Julia's fabulous new pop-up retail aventure THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP !

Maiden will be selling a carefully chosen selection of vintage books at the Amwell Street Knocking shop! Click here for further details http://tinyurl.com/6ym6w4v

THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP

Curated by Karlie Shelly and Princess Julia The Amwell Street Knocking Shop is a ‘pop up’ destination lifestyle boutique taking place over a six week period from the 20th of May to the 26th June, open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in a beautiful Islington Location. (By appointment weekdays). The two storey shop at No 63 will selling contemporary vintage from labels Pam Hogg, Westwood, A Child Of The Jago, Margeila, Simon Preen, Judy Blame, Noki, Louise Gray, Superfine, Mich Dulce and Preen. Along side which a wonderful selection of personally selected and unique pieces and accessories from the 50’s onwards are available to compliment the array of fashion available. The Amwell Street Knocking Shop is also proud to announce a selection of vintage books of interest especially selected by Maiden (www.maidenshop.com). Out the back ‘The Pink Flamingo Garden’ is an ideal spot to take a breather and enjoy your latest purchases! On the lower level we have a screening studio and workshop where we have programmed various events to take place over our stay.

THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP

Location- 63 Amwell Street, London EC1R 1UR

Official opening date and launch party- Friday 20th May, closing date - Sunday 26th June 2011

Opening times- Friday to Sunday, 12 midday till 7pm and by appointment during the week.

Karlie Shelly - (press@achildofthejago.com)

Princess Julia - (madam.princess@gmail.com)

‘The House’ Felicity Hayward and Henry Wickett-Padgham (Clothes)

Josh Quenton (Clothes)

Lauren Webb (Clothes)

Yasmina Dexter (Clothes)

Pinkie Love (Clothes)

Pam Hogg (Clothes)

Joe Corre (Clothes)

Ben Westwood (Clothes)

Vivienne Westwood (Clothes)

Judy Blame (Accessories and T-shirts)

Flora Starkey (Clothes)

Noki (Clothes)

Mich Dulce (Hats)

Maiden - Noah Crutchfield (Vintage Books)

EVENTS

Today Is Boring (Tree and Adam Carr) Film Screenings 6-9pm

Regular screenings tbc, £5 entry, with explanation of film from either a guest curator or themselves. Refreshments available.

Badge Making Working Workshop

Make your own badges, directed by PINS (Karlie Shelly). Three hour workshop, pupils pay a nominal fee and create and keep their work.

HUMAN AID EVENT

Evening event, to raise awareness for Joe Corre’s personal charity.

LIFE/FASHION DRAWING CLASS

Sunday afternoon class to take place in the screening room.

Noki Workshop

Free event, with an informal chat from designer Noki (45 minutes), and then a chance to actually recycle vintage clothing with tips from Noki. In conjunction with Dazed Digital.

STRAIGHT UP DAY

Emily Rose England takes ‘straight ups’ in the downstairs area and outside areas. Customers can either wear purchases from the shop itself or as they come. To be put up on i-D Online. http://www.i-donline.com/

MAKE UP DAY WITH ILLMASQUA

Workshop experimenting with our favorite make up line! Details tbc.

Art Installation

With Scottee and Eat Your Heart Out.

ALPHA DELUXE BY APPOINTMENT

Photographic portraits to take place Saturday 28th May.

Hair Dressing Salon

With Sammy Knight, specializing in vintage hair styles. By appointment.*

CELEBRITY SHOP ASSISTANTS

Sue Tilley

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11/05/2011

THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP



Last September our dear friend Princess Julia took over our basement for a week to host The Glorified Pound Shop. It goes without saying that we were delighted to hear that Her Royal Highness is returning to the retail world with a brand new venture intriguingly titled THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP.

As if this wasn't enough to brighten up our day, Princess Julia and her knocking shop collaborator Karlie Shelley have kindly invited MAIDEN to be involved in their exciting venture! Yes, that's right, we'll be putting together a cracking collection of our favourite out of print and hard to find books and Karlee and Julia will be selling them in their shop; alongside the rails of incredible fashions by the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Pam Hogg and Judy Blame. BRING IT ON!

See below for a taster of the fabulous books that we've been busy sourcing for the Knocking Shop!

THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP
Opens on 20th May
63 Amwell Street, London EC1,

until Sunday 26th June.
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12 till 8pm and by appointment on other days

Selling contemporary archive, vintage fashion and accessories from labels such as Westwood, Pam Hogg, Judy Blame, A Child Of The Jago, plus specially selected vintage clothing from all eras from our amazing team...


Karlie Shelly (Clothes)*
Felicity Hayward & Henry Wickett-Padgham (Clothes)*
Josh Quenton (Clothes)*
Lauren Webb (Clothes)*
Princess Julia (Clothes)*
Yasmina Dexter (Clothes)*
Pinkie Love (Clothes)*
Pam Hogg (Clothes)*
Joe Corre - A Child Of The Jago(Clothes)*
Ben Westwood (Clothes)*
Vivienne Westwood (Clothes)
Judy Blame (Accessories)*
Flora Starkey - Superfine (Clothes)*
Noki (Clothes)*
Mich Dulce (Hats)*
Maiden - Noah Crutchfield (Vintage Books)*

On two levels, with special events...

FILM SCREENINGS
Today Is Boring (Tree and Adam Carr) Film Screenings 6-9pm
Regular screenings tbc, with explanation of film from either a guest curator or themselves. Refreshments available.*

Badge Making Working Workshop
Make your own badges, directed by PINS (Karlie Shelly). Three hour workshop to take place in the kitchen area, for a nominal fee pupils make and keep their work. *

LIFE/FASHION DRAWING CLASS
Sunday afternoon class to take place in the screening room.*

STRAIGHT UP DAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH i-D ONLINE
Emily Rose England takes 'straight ups' in the downstairs area- kitchen, outside areas and screening room. Customers can either wear purchases from the shop itself or as they come. To be put up on i-D Online. http://www.i-donline.com/*

Art Installation
With Scottee and Eat Your Heart Out.*

Appointment Only Portraits
With photographer and DJ Alpha Deluxe on Saturday 28th May*

Hair Dressing Salon
With Sammy Knight, specializing in vintage hair styles. By appointment.*

Directions-tube Angel Islington, go up Pentonville Road, turn left opposite The Lexington and down to Amwell street...

Please go to the FACEBOOK PAGE for updates - THE AMWELL STREET KNOCKING SHOP