Ollie Vees is a vintage and Retro emporium in Leighton Buzzard. It is a lovely little shop which I love going in. It's popularity I feel is because it doesn't just sell clothes like some retro shops in the areas, it sells anything and everything vintage, it is a mini emporium. You can rummage through draws of buttons, lace, stockings, bags, belts, records, newspapers and magazines, etc you get the picture I am sure. They have a juke box in the corner of the room playing all the hits of the day. They have recently put in a little counter and table and chairs, so while your browsing you can stop for a cup of tea and some cake. Kev and I often go in and while he looks at the old records and Magazines, I enjoy looking at the dresses. They do sell new ready made retro dresses, as well as some original items. It is not just a shop, and they don't just have an interest in the past, It is a real labour of love and you know it from the minute you walk through the doors and get a warm welcome from the owners. They also have a basement where they have started playing life music. There is always something different happening there, and I wish them all the best for the future. If your ever in Leighton Buzzard, then pop in and say hi. Make sure you take some money with you because you will not leave empty handed, have fun browsing this delightful little shop. They are on Facebook and they have their own web address http://www.ollievees.com/.
This looks great! I wish there was somewhere like this in Porthmadog...I am sure it would do well. It looks to have a sort of 1960's coffee bar feel from the outside, too.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had one in Dunstable! Now you know where Kev gets his old mags from.
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