Enjoy the gala of the summer at the 2011 Vintage Festival for a chance to celebrate a bygone era. Rock to the music of the carefree 1960s or disco to the beat of the 1980s. Don favourite vintage attire and experience time travel surrounded by the sights and music of yesteryear.

Hosting a line-up of entertainment, choices for favourite time frames throughout the past 70 years will be featured. Find out about Rock and Roll culture of the 1950s and the lifestyle it inspired. Dress to impress in his and hers 1950s outfits and get down with the beat of the drums and electric guitar. Match up in nautical inspired sailor outfits or find an original nautical uniform for him while she can wear a knee-length collared sailor dress complete with pleated skirt, hat and stockings.

Made even more popular by Audrey Hepburn in 1954, the Little Black Dress has been evolving since 1926 when Coco Chanel thought of a way for a style affordable to all social classes. Add gloves and a Pill Box hat for that classic and classy finishing touch. Whether strolling around the Village Marketplace or up on the Catwalk, this look will continue to be a head-turner for ages to come. At the Village Marketplace, make the most of celebrating the 1950s style and look for the chance to find fashion and accessories to add to individual collections.

Styles of the Little Black Dress expanded from conservative to sexy with the invention of the Halter Top. Receiving mixed reviews in April, 1950 due to the low scooped back and bare shoulders, the Halter covered the front much like a Puritan would have it. Bare that back and shoulders at the Vintage Festival, 2011. In style on up from the 1950s to the present, halters come in many forms from casual to wedding formal. Perhaps the odds of finding a one-of-a-kind original at the Village Marketplace isn't too far fetched.

Arrive at Southbank Centre ready to join Let It Rock and catch the musical gigs of El Nino and Black Elvis to name a few. Learn how to swing dance after sampling a wide range of era-inspired dishes. Get a makeover to match the outfit and try for the chance to be voted "Best Dressed." Be sure to peruse the shops for matching accessories that accent the chosen era of vintage finery.

Cruise the Thames for even bigger surprises that include funk and electro swing while celebrating the 60th anniversary of the original 1951 Festival of Britain. Sit back and be entertained by the line-up of comedy routines featured this year. Take part in the Vintage Karaoke at the North South Divide on Saturday evening. Men may want to dress down in the ever popular 1950s bowling shirt, trousers and Jive White Creeper Sneakers, while ladies may opt to dress up in a Cabaret Swing Dress.

Whichever era brings back memories or fits a personal style, the Vintage Festival 2011 will be a smashing hit. Find vintage clothing and memorabilia while having fun with fashion, food and entertainment.

50'S 60's VINTAGE STYLE ROCKABILLY SWINGDRESS 5 colors    £29.99

Rockabilly head hair scarf polka dot    £6.00

Rockabilly Retro Repro halterneck custom pinup    £40.00

Rockabilly pink and black jacket shirt Elvis bespoke made small medium    £22.00

Rockabilly La Roca jacket shirt waistcoat leather rocker small medium johnsons    £51.00

Vintage HAWAIIAN Black Rockabilly Gothic Indie Men's Rose Shirt Large    £16.22

50s 60s blue woven crochet bag Italy Rockabilly marks    £24.00

LEVI'S RED TAB GREASER ROCKABILLY WESTERN AMERICANA RETRO CORDUROY FLEECE LINED    £35.00

JOHNNY CASH BLUES ROCK'N'ROLL ROCKABILLY T-SHIRT TOP S    £9.99

50s 60s retro black vynal bag,indie Rockabilly    £17.00

Vtg1950s style PinUp Wiggle/Pencil Cocktail Party Rockabilly Man Made Dress""10    £8.50

50s 60s Vintage Drancing Swing Jive Rockabilly Dress    £40.84

BNWT VINTAGE 50s style Pinup Rockabilly New Ruffle Floral Purple Sheer Blouse 12    £4.99

"DAYTONA '73" ROCKABILLY, HOTROD, PSYCHOBILLY SHIRT, MEDIUM, BEIGE/TAN WESTERN    £3.53

Vintage 1950'sset of 3 Rhinestone ROCKABILLY BOW TIES WOW!!    £8.07

Vintage 1950's set of 3 HepCat ROCKABILLY BOW TIES WOW!!    £8.07

50s Red Vintage Underskirt Rockabilly Dancing Petticoat Bride Wedding Underwear    £6.98

Vintage 60s blue soft gathered kelly bag Rockabilly    £17.50

VINTAGE,50's,BROWN JACKET,RICKY, CAMPUS, ROCKABILLY, ROCK 'N' ROLL, VLV, 1950's,    £24.99

ROCKABILLY RETRO PIN-UP PINK WIGGLE DRESS 10 1950s VINTAGE STYLE    £4.99

YELLOW LENS ROCKABILLY BLACK FRAME SUNGLASSES 048A    £4.99

Yellow Vintage Underskirt Rockabilly Dancing Petticoat Short Mini Skirt Sz 10 12    £6.98

Original Vintage 50s Neiman Marcus Awning Striped Swing Dress Rockabilly    £11.13

Fab Vintage 60s Dark Brown Ladies Cowboy Rockabilly Blouse Sz 16    £2.99

PRETY VINTAGE UNIQUE CHECKED SKIRT 1950s STYLE ROCKABILLY MOD    £3.99

NEW PINK GINGHAM ROCKABILLY GYPSY TOP SZ 12    £9.99

NEW PINK GINGHAM ROCKABILLY GYPSY TOP SZ 18    £9.99

genuine vintage 80s does 50s rockabilly swing dress-s    £4.99

MENS ROCKABILLY BLACK SHIRT **NEW**    £17.99

MENS ROCKABILLY BLACK SHIRT WITH LIGHT BLUE TRIMS "NEW"    £17.99

LIQUOR BRAND ROCKABILLY SKULL EMO CARDIE PUNK    £4.99

MENS BLACK ROCKABILLY SHIRTS ***NEW***    £24.99

50's style Rockabilly swing jive dress , full skirt , shawl collar, size 10/12    £7.99

Black 1950s Vintage Underskirt Rockabilly Dancing Petticoat Short Skirt Sz 10 12    £6.98

Original 1940s / 50’s ? unique embroided Pin Up dress Rockabilly    £3.99

40s STYLE JUMPER ROCKABILLY STRIPEY PIN UP    £5.00

1950s 60s Vintage Black Short Skirt Dancing Rockabilly Underskirt Petticoat Sz12    £6.98

VINTAGE 50's,60's,VALENTINE,DRESS VLV,ROCKABILLY,MAD MEN, GOODWOOD,FIT AND FLARE    £37.10

VINTAGE 60's, 70's FOX FUR ,JACKET,COAT, VLV, ROCKABILLY,MAD MEN,GOODWOOD, BOHO    £69.99

VINTAGE BLACK LEATHER JACKET, ROCKABILLY,CADILLAC, ROCK 'N' ROLL, GENE VINCENT,    £10.00

VINTAGE 50's, 60's, SEQUIN CARDIGAN, SWEATER, VLV, ROCKABILLY, MAD MEN,GOODWOOD    £29.99

vintage 50's black rockabilly bardot full dress size 6/8 petite    £22.99

1950s 1960s Vintage White Skirt Dancing Rockabilly Petticoat Underskirt Sz 10 12    £6.98

VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE ROCKABILLY GREASER PUNK REAL LEATHER BIKER JACKET M 40 42    £24.99

VINTAGE 40s STYLE FAUX SHEEPSKIN DAGORRET ROCKABILLY GREASER AVIATOR JACKET S M    £24.99

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The Rockabilly style of sleek quiffs, sophisticated yet edgy looks can be said to have been influenced largely by the 1950s glamour style mixed with Beatnik and a healthy dose of American Rock ‘n’ Roll.

This strong and dynamic age of fashion was driven by the emergence of the teenage voice at the beginning of the 1950s when the trend for an older fashionable age group in their 30s and 40s gave way to the younger teen market. This, coupled with the music of Rock ‘n’ Roll gave birth to a mode that is still in operation today where the young teenagers dress to look as old as their adult counterparts.

Modern trends may come and go, but the glamour and vibrancy of the 50s has stayed with us for both men and women. The decade gave birth to influential designers such as Anne Fogarty who invented the Poodle Skirt and the “Paper Doll” sillouette look and later shocked the world with a new trend in swimwear – the bikini. She also created a range of glamorous clothing which women could wear even whilst doing their housework – her book, “Wife Dressing” which received a mixed response as some critics felt its title implied that women needed to dress to please their husbands but was actually more about dressing appropriately for every occasion.

Then came Bonnie Cashin who had already made her mark creating amazing costumes for the movie business in the 1940’s and in the 50s starting creating simple lines of clothing for everyday wear, which became known as “ready-to-wear” or more commonly, “sportswear” in America and then later introduced classics such as suede fringed jackets and the Poncho.

It was the first time that young people used fashion to define themselves and this is still prevalent today where different styles of clothing are used to identify groups of people such as punk, hippy, street-wear or retro.

50'S 60's VINTAGE STYLE ROCKABILLY SWINGDRESS 5 colors    £29.99

Rockabilly head hair scarf polka dot    £6.00

Rockabilly Retro Repro halterneck custom pinup    £40.00

50s 60s blue woven crochet bag Italy Rockabilly marks    £24.00

JOHNNY CASH BLUES ROCK'N'ROLL ROCKABILLY T-SHIRT TOP S    £9.99

50s 60s retro black vynal bag,indie Rockabilly    £17.00

Vtg1950s style PinUp Wiggle/Pencil Cocktail Party Rockabilly Man Made Dress""10    £8.50

50s 60s Vintage Drancing Swing Jive Rockabilly Dress    £40.84

BNWT VINTAGE 50s style Pinup Rockabilly New Ruffle Floral Purple Sheer Blouse 12    £4.99

50s Red Vintage Underskirt Rockabilly Dancing Petticoat Bride Wedding Underwear    £6.98

Vintage 60s blue soft gathered kelly bag Rockabilly    £17.50

ROCKABILLY RETRO PIN-UP PINK WIGGLE DRESS 10 1950s VINTAGE STYLE    £4.99

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The wonderful thing about vintage underwear is that it appeals to both men and women albeit not always for the same reasons.

Perhaps one aspect they would both agree is the elegance of the designs and sensual nature of fabrics used.  The colours and materials that go to make up many of the retro knickers and briefs available today are not only pleasing on the eye but comfortable for the wearer too.

The appeal of events like the annual Goodwood Revival which celebrate the fashions of the 1950s as well as the motor sport, music and aviation of the era has created a demand for the likes of nylon stockings not seen since the days of World War II.

Meanwhile, the revival of burlesque shows has ensured that some women are eager to add retro stockings and suspender belts to their wardrobes as well as corsets and basques.  This must come as good news indeed for those partners who have either openly or secretly wished that their adored women who would wear such garb.

A new addition to a woman's wardrobe can work wonders for that special weekend or to fan the embers of a relationship into new life.  A pair of retro knickers, a satin bullet bra or even vintage petticoats may be all the catalyst needed to restore vitality and sparkle to where it has been lost.

Unlike the cheap and frankly tarty underwear that has been (and remains) in many shops, retro underwear can easily be obtained from a few reputable suppliers who genuinely care about the products they sell and are enthusiastic about providing their customers with elegant and well made underwear and lingerie that is both a joy to wear and to see.

The 1950s was the start of a huge global shift in lifestyle and fashion from the chic and stylish pre-Second World War French designers to the glamour of Hollywood.

A new generation was born – not the baby boomers that shaped the swinging sixties – but the teenager.

Sure 13 – 19 year olds had always been around but this was the first time the phrase teenagers was coined to a new niche fashion and lifestyle market.

Teenagers were created by a two-pronged onslaught – TV and money.

TV and cash give birth to the teenager

TV from the US exposed British and European youngsters to a new world of rock’n’roll, high school proms and colourful clothing that broke the mould of post-war austerity.

Without TV, the argument might be teenagers might not have come on to the scene, but the other driver was disposable income.

Youngsters had jobs and jobs put cash in their pockets that TV and advertising persuaded them they should spend on records, magazines and fashion.

Relentless exposure to a celebrity led lifestyle became the self-perpetuating monster that has led us to reality TV and beyond.

The generation gap separates teens and parents

The 1950s gave the world the glamour of Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn who reflected the styles of the leading designers of the day – Chanel, Hartnell, Ricci and Dior.

For the teenager, the 1950s also gave us the prom dress, drapes and crepes and the high school look.

This was the first decade where the generation gap separated teens from their parents and gave them their own clothes and sense of style.

Rich pickings for collectors

The Fifties is a rich vintage for clothing collectors. The world turned fashion crazy and designers started to experiment with texture and colour.

Watch out for a Chanel LBD – little black dress – or handbag at the top-end of the market. For those with more modest means, cotton floral print day dresses or prom dresses make the cut.

Vintage Dress Original 1970s Black Disco Dress Sequin Glam Rock (NOS) UK 10-12    £28.99

Vintage Evening Black Silver Leaf Dress Handmade 10    £34.09

Ceil Chapman style black tulip 1950s vintage cocktail dress    £39.99

Vintage 1970s/80s Black OYSTER Evening Dress with Sequin UK10    £34.99

Vintage RETRO FERN Print SILKY Aqua & White 80's Vintage Dress 14 16    £26.59

70,s GREY/YELLOW/BLACK GEOMETRIC OP ART DAY DRESS 12-14    £28.80

VINTAGE SILK ORIENTAL DRESS SZ M    £3.00

SHINY STATEMENT FLAPPER STYLE DRESS, VERY 1920S, ROCKCHICK, VINTAGE    £9.00

vintage late 60's / 70's brown floral dress , old lady , grunge, size 44" bust    £2.99

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Hollywood film star Audrey Hepburn’s iconic clothes from the 1950s that stunned cinema audiences in some of the most famous films of all time have gone under the hammer at a London auction.

Renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful movie stars ever, Hepburn was tiny - only 5’ 7" tall with a waspish 32-22-34 inch figure.

Included in the sale at fashionable La Galleria, Pall Mall, were a Givenchy opera gown she wore in Love In The Afternoon (1956), and a wedding dress designed by the Fortuna Sisters for Hepburn’s sadly cancelled wedding to James Hanson, later Lord Hanson.

The sale raised more than £270,000 for Tanja Star-Busmann, Hepburn’s friend from the age of 15.

Friend tells of Hepburn’s generosity

In the auction catalogue, Star-Busmann told how her friend would sort through her unwanted clothes and pass them on to her.

'This became something of a fabulous tradition,' said Ms Star-Busmann. 'Over the years a cavalcade of boxes filled to the brim with haute-couture evening dresses, divine little cocktail ensembles, easy-to-wear silk supper dresses, sensible tweed coats, chic little day suits and glamorous dressing gowns, often accompanied by wonderful accessories, arrived at my door.'

'Unpacking them was always like Christmas a thousand times over.'

Dating from 1953 to the late 60s, the couture collection included belts, hats and tweed coats to evening gowns.

Chic Valentino LBD to lace cocktail gowns

Also auctioned was a bundle of private letters in which the star talked about an early film break, her proposed wedding to Hanson and filming Roman Holiday.

Among the lots were chic little black dresses by Valentino, evening wear by Elizabeth Arden and couture pieces by her favourite designer Hubert de Givenchy.

A Chantilly lace cocktail gown worn by Hepburn in the 1966 movie How to Steal a Million was the centrepiece of the auction and was thought it might make £20,000, but the fabulous dress went for more £60,000.

Most of the 36 items in the auction were in Hepburn’s signature pastel colours or black and ivory with some hot pink to make a splash of colour.

Ceil Chapman style black tulip 1950s vintage cocktail dress    £39.99

VINTAGE 1950S LEATHER PEEPTOE SHOES SZ 4 1/2    £.99

VTG ORIGINAL 1950s BERKERTEX MIDI DAY DRESS FULL SKIRT- Small    £40.00

Really chic vintage french long chiffon scarf. 1950s style.    £5.50

VINTAGE 1950'S STYLE BY "INTERWAINER" SHINY BLACK LEATHER AND SNAKESKIN DETAIL    £9.99

Vintage 1950's Cherry Red Cluster Clip-on Earrings    £7.49

1940S DRESS STYLE 1950S DRESS STYLE COTTON SIZE 20    £12.99

FAB 1950s FULLY FASHIONED SEAMED NYLON STOCKINGS - WITH HIGH POINT HEEL.    £6.99

GLAMOROUS 1950s BEAR BRAND FULLY FASHIONED SEAMED NYLONS - WITH HIGH POINT HEELS    £6.99

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Teddy Boys in the 1950s paved the way for future generations when they made it acceptable for young, working class men to care about fashion and style.

In the early 1950s, groups of young men in Britain started dressing in clothes styled on the Edwardian period. Christened `Teddy Boys´ by a newspaper headline at the time, the name stuck and the first British teenage subculture was born. The Teddy Boy subculture started in London in the early 1950s, and soon spread to cities across the United Kingdom.

A tailored drape jacket was the cornerstone of Teddy Boy style. Often cut from a wool fabric with a contrasting velvet collar, variations in style were common and served as a way of identifying various sub-groups within the Teddy Boy movement. Jackets were always worn with drainpipe trousers, a smart shirt and narrow `Slim Jim´ tie.

Teddy Boy suits were not usually made or sold by traditional menswear outlets, so Teddy Boys had to either have their suits custom made by tailors or shop at outlets which specialised in American imports. Given that Teddy Boys were mainly young working class men, buying a new suit would often require either months of saving or splitting the payments into weekly instalments.

Suede shoes with crepe soles were the footwear of choice, often worn with coloured socks as another way of showing allegiance to a particular Teddy Boy group. As well as fashion and clothing, a lot of attention was also paid to hairstyles. Although Teddy Boys liked to experiment with different looks, the most widely adopted was a carefully sculpted quiff with long sideburns, combed sides and `duck´s arse´ wave at the back.

In the early 1950s, Teddy Girl fashion broke the mould at a time when femininity and glamour were very much the mainstream look. Girls out with their Teddy Boy boyfriends could sometimes be spotted wearing trousers, shirts and thin velvet ties. Some even sported short quiffed hairstyles, although ponytails and long hair were more common. As the decade progressed, American-inspired circle skirts and dresses became popular and grew to typify the female rock `n´ roll look.

Given that the post-war era was the first time many young working class men had a disposable income, older generations scorned the Teddy Boys for spending hard-earned cash on fashion and clothes. The Teddy Boys were also criticised for their behaviour, although mild outbreaks of fighting and petty violence were often exaggerated by the media. The Teddy Boys hung out at dance halls and cafés listening to music, and became closely associated with American rock `n` roll.

Dressing in a Teddy Boy style gave young people a shared identity, enabling them to express their personality and lifestyle through their clothes. The Teddy Boys were the first group of young people to differentiate themselves from older generations by their style of dress, setting a precedent that is still followed today.

With the war over, beauty and makeup trends in the 1950s saw a return to femininity and glamour.

While many women had donned overalls to work in factories during the war, many found themselves back in the role of housewife and mother when the 1950s came along. Women were advised to dress-up and look good for their husbands, while single women were told to leave no stone unturned in their search for a man.

This new emphasis on femininity heavily influenced beauty trends and styles, as did the increased amount of time and money women had to spend on looking good. The arrival of colour films also had a big impact on beauty in the 1950s, as cinema-goers were treated to close-up images of glamorous film stars like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor.

Emulating the glamour and perfection of these stars was all the rage during the 1950s, and no self-respecting woman would be seen without her Max Factor “Pan Cake” foundation. Applied with a moist sponge, this solid foundation gave total coverage for a flawless look. A peach or pink coloured blusher was applied directly to the cheeks to give a healthy glow.

Lipstick was another makeup must-have in the 1950s; always red or pink, and often teamed with matching nail polish for a highly glamorous look. Many women chose to wear matte lipsticks rather than gloss shades, as this was thought to look more natural. Popular lipstick brands in the 1950s included Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein; big beauty names that are just as sought-after today.

Women in the 1950s favoured pale shades of eye shadow like shimmering blue and green; dark colours like grey and brown had not yet made it to the beauty fashion table. Mascara was applied thick and heavy, and always black. Although they were often plucked and shaped to give a feminine look, eyebrows were usually left natural.

Another beauty trend which started in the 1950s was wearing thick black eyeliner. Made famous by Audrey Hepburn, women drew a thick black line on their upper eyelid and extended it beyond the corner for a dramatic feline look.

The 1950s can be seen as an era when classic, feminine beauty came to the fore. Many of the beauty and makeup styles popular in the 1950s are still worn today, showing that classic beauty never goes out of fashion

1950s Ladies' Clothes on eBay

Ceil Chapman style black tulip 1950s vintage cocktail dress    £39.99

VINTAGE 1950S LEATHER PEEPTOE SHOES SZ 4 1/2    £.99

VTG ORIGINAL 1950s BERKERTEX MIDI DAY DRESS FULL SKIRT- Small    £40.00

Really chic vintage french long chiffon scarf. 1950s style.    £5.50

VINTAGE 1950'S STYLE BY "INTERWAINER" SHINY BLACK LEATHER AND SNAKESKIN DETAIL    £9.99

Vintage 1950's Cherry Red Cluster Clip-on Earrings    £7.49

1940S DRESS STYLE 1950S DRESS STYLE COTTON SIZE 20    £12.99

FAB 1950s FULLY FASHIONED SEAMED NYLON STOCKINGS - WITH HIGH POINT HEEL.    £6.99

GLAMOROUS 1950s BEAR BRAND FULLY FASHIONED SEAMED NYLONS - WITH HIGH POINT HEELS    £6.99

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This year's Goodwood Revival was a great success! The weather was kind to us, the crowds were out in force, and there were thousands of spectators and participants dressed in retro and vintage clothes from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

The dancing was wonderful to watch as couples jived to jazz and swung each other around to rock and roll. The clothes were superb and people are clearly gone to a great effort to 'get the look'. There were some elegant Dior style dresses and plenty of floral frocks complimented by matching accessories.

The crowds were entertained by music, dancing, air displays and of course motor racing throughout the day. There was a market area in which many retro clothing shops were doing a busy trade with visitors keen to buy outfits for their own collections and for other retro events.

I'm looking forward to next September already and next August sees the first 'Vintage at Goodwood' event!