End of a chapter

Dear friends,

As you know, the Silverwood units had been concepted as a self sufficient-not for much profit, collective and creative venture.
Sooo, as The Silverwood Ladies and their friends are all moving on to different projects, we are in the process of closing down our Afflecks pop up unit.
Anne-Laure is moving to London, Victoria is going travelling in South America, Helen will be focusing on her alteration business, Tom is dedicating his time to his graduation project before going cycling in the US, Michael is more busy than ever, making great comics, teaching himself new softwares, not sleeping and eating toasts.

More than anything, we want to thank you all for your interest and support!
It has been such an amazing creative adventure! We went a bit crazy with the building and the making, but all for the best as we learnt a hell of a lot through all our experimentations.
We will for sure keep you posted about our next projects!!!

Take care your all and lots of love
The Silverwood Ladies & Their Friends

Frontwoman in vintage

Model: Danielle Moore from Crazy P
Clothes: Silverwood Boutique
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Katie Crush in Silverwood

Model: Katie Crush
Clothes: Silverwood Boutique
Location: Silverwood Boutique, Afflecks
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Paris Nostalgia

We are back! We are currently dry cleaning all the treasures we found in order to provide you our usual"ready to wear fine french vintage" in the boutique next week. A selection of bags and hats for ladies and gents already made their way to the boutique:

Model: Benedict
Bag: Vintage classic men's satchel
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Retro parisian chic choc

Model: Helen Mather & Kevin Craig
Clothes: Silverwood boutique
Location: Afflecks, Manchester
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

à Paris!

The Silverwood Ladies are going on saturday for a few days in Paris.
Our mission: hand pick amazing items and bring them back to you!
If you are looking for anything special then it is time to let us know:
The wish list is open ;))

Yeah! Hannah Raeside is a Silverwood Lady!

Since the opening of the new Silverwood boutique in february, Hannah Raeside's very cool products have been a proper hit!
To celebrate and take it one step further, we decided to dedicate a full corner of the shop to Raeside's quirky handmade jumpers, bags, earrings, brooches, purses, cushions and cards!
Hannah and her sewing machine will also now be seen in the shop once a week, making more desirable crafty items just for you.
It is just starting and the girl will go far so come to check out her growing collection!

Silk and hand painted vintage Kimonos

We just received a selection of antique kimonos: all silk and hand painted. Truly beautiful...
The long ones make amazing dressing gowns while the shorter ones can be worn as outstanding evening jackets.

Sunny Vintage afternoon at Jam st café this sunday

Tomorrow will see another ridiculously sunny day and the famous
"Vintage & afternoon tea" at Jam Street Café in Whalley Range.
Come down to check out our special sale and Catherine's yummy cakes (seriously good, trust me).
If you never visited Jam St before, here is how to find this lovely place:

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Silverwood's customers

Model: Vincent
Clothes: Silverwood boutique
(Jacket: Christian Dior, Shoes: Underground)
Location: Afflecks, Manchester
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Classic Underground Shoes delivery

Yesterday an amazing stock of original 80's Underground shoes arrived in the shop! All pairs are new and in the original box.
If you like the brand, you might know that some of the 80's designs are really hard to find as they are not produced anymore.
Our prices start at £35 so if this is your kind of style, come quickly gents ;)

Our favorite swedish girl

Model: Alexandra
Clothes: Silverwood Boutique
Location: Afflecks, Manchester
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Silverwood sale at Jam St Café

Model: Kevin
Location: Jam St Café, Manchester
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

"ze photomaton" for Your Mama's Cooking

Models: People from the crowd
Location: Salford Arms
Background: Lora Avedian
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette
Event: Your Mama's cooking for Sounds from the other city

ps: click on the picture to enlarge it ;)

Silverwood sale at "Sunday Market"

Model top left: Host Danielle
Location: Deaf Institute, Manchester
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Silverwood's customers

Model: Alexandra
Location: Afflecks, Manchester
Clothes: Silverwood boutique
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Amazing french delivery arrived today

Once again, Anne-Laure went vintage shopping in France and found lots of treasures so make it down to Silverwood Boutique to discover the selection for men and women she brought you back ;)

Model: Audrey
Location: her flat, Paris
Clothes: Silverwood Boutique
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

New poster in the stairs of Afflecks

Poster: Anne-Laure Franchette
Trees: from a drawing by Kevin Craig

Sunday will be vintage, crafts and cakes

Our monthly sale at Jam Street Café is back so come down to grab a bargain and try some of Catherine's delicious cakes (honestly some are amongst the best I tried in the UK, especially the famous "Opéra")
Poster: Helen Mather

Modelling for Silverwood

Model: Alexandra
Location: Her house, Manchester
Clothes: Silverwood and Alexandra's own
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Remember the photo-booth?

It will be back soon in a new venue!
ahah I can't tell you where yet...
but there will be vintage styling,
unexpected accessories,
and Anne-Laure the photographer
as in the old days on Upper Space.
Stay tuned for some serious posing!

Styling and picture for a banner designed by 24design for Ashton Under Lyne Museum

Banner inviting visitors to follow the exhibition
"Portland and Basin" downstairs and try period
gloves and hats at Ashton Under Lyne Museum


Model: Mariona
Location:Silverwood Boutique, Afflecks
Clothes&Accessories: Silverwood Boutique
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette
Graphic Designer: Mariona Otero for 24design

French Vintage stock has just arrived, oui

Anne-Laure just came back from Paris and brought back some hot vintage finds! We will be putting new items in the shop everyday from the 3d of March so come and check!

Model: Audrey
Location: her flat, Paris
Clothes: Silverwood Boutique
Photographer: Anne-Laure Franchette

Helen Mather, one of the Silverwood Ladies is exhibiting at the Holden Gallery, MMU

A Technical Point of View Part 1
13.02.09 - 26.02.09





Pictures: Anne-Laure Franchette

We are now open! Thanks to everyone involved and welcome to you all! Yeah!

Pictures: Anne-Laure Franchette

Preview with cakes and champagne, oh oui!

Flyer: Helen Mather