Author Archives: Lauren

Lauren Fleming

Hi my name is Lauren, I source the stock for The Rusty Zip. I have loved vintage clothes ever since i was little and used to rummage about in my grannys attic trying on all the old clothes, some of which i still wear now. My job is to to hunt for vintage treasure to send to the shop and also ebay. Each item has been handpicked in the hope that someone will find their new favourite thing. In my spare time i read anything i can get my hands on about fashion history and music, my favourite eras are the Victorian era, 20s/30s and the late 60s early 70s.
My style icons are Keith Richards,Anita Pallenberg, Joan Crawford and Joan Jett.

Like A Rhinestone Cowboy

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You might have guessed from the title what this post is about? No not Glenn Campbell, but the most rock’n’roll of rodeo tailors Mr Nudie Cohn. Nudie,known for his customised rhinestone embroidered suits, is responsible for decking out many country and rock stars in the 50s, 60s and 70s, the most famous of these being [...]

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Knight in Rusty armour

Hey Rusty Readers, Welcome to our blogs new internet home, stay tuned for a complete relaunch of the website. Bookmark us if you will at www.therustyzip.com and kit yourself out in your own Rusty Armour (well…vintage clothes etc)  in our weekly eBay postings. Natalie Vodianova looking glamourous in her (possiibly not rusty) armour . Wrap up warm [...]

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Please allow me to introduce myself, im a shop of wealth and taste….

Situated in Belfast’s bohemian Botanic Avenue, The Rusty Zip opened its doors in the Summer of ’98. Since then it has been at the heart of Ireland’s Vintage Scene. The Rusty Zip is a treasure trove, overflowing with an array of accessories and clothing from a bygone age to suit any stylish shopper or vintage [...]

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