Hello Everyone- I apologize for my absence. My precious kitty, David, got very ill and took all of my spare time. Then I got the flu. Alas, my kitty passed away. January was a tough month...
I am back and want to share a fantastic shop called Accessories of Old. It has a fun history that you will enjoy learning about. In 1918, a young man from Lithuania, named Solly Danziger, got off a boat that docked in South Africa. All he had with him was a small suitcase and a few odds and ends that he wished to sell. A few months later Solly opened his shop, Danziger’s, in downtown Johannesburg. The business took off and Solly stocked his shelves with wonderful notions that he found on his trips to Europe. He bought the best trims, costume jewelry, buttons, and ribbons that he could find. His business was nicknamed by many as “Aladdin’s Cave” since it was filled with anything that could make a designer's dream come true. Many boxes kept arriving and soon Danzigers was the biggest haberdashery business on the African continent …still to this day it is a household name synonymous with quality fashion designer notions and accessories.
Solly’s granddaughter, Lisa, at a very young age found it fun to rummage through all the old tiaras, hair barrettes and jewellery at the store. Having returned to South Africa after studying in Europe, Lisa decided to carry on the tradition and join the family business. Her father Gerald had joined the business in the 1950's and was running it at that time. Lisa became the third generation to take over and run the business after her father retired.
Lisa and husband Andrew left South Africa with their two children and notion collection and moved to the USA to meet the big demand for vintage accessories. Many of the items are being unveiled for the very first time since they were purchased by Solly in the 1920's. Can you imagine discovering all these exquisite pieces? Dress Clips, brooches, ribbons, marcasite items, buckles, trims... What a designer's dream! You can visit the bricks and mortar shop in Bethesda, MD (4822 St. Elmo Ave.) or visit online http://www.accessoriesofold.com/.
Solly’s granddaughter, Lisa, at a very young age found it fun to rummage through all the old tiaras, hair barrettes and jewellery at the store. Having returned to South Africa after studying in Europe, Lisa decided to carry on the tradition and join the family business. Her father Gerald had joined the business in the 1950's and was running it at that time. Lisa became the third generation to take over and run the business after her father retired.
Lisa and husband Andrew left South Africa with their two children and notion collection and moved to the USA to meet the big demand for vintage accessories. Many of the items are being unveiled for the very first time since they were purchased by Solly in the 1920's. Can you imagine discovering all these exquisite pieces? Dress Clips, brooches, ribbons, marcasite items, buckles, trims... What a designer's dream! You can visit the bricks and mortar shop in Bethesda, MD (4822 St. Elmo Ave.) or visit online http://www.accessoriesofold.com/.
I love these wonderful Valentine displays that Lisa has created in her cute shop. This shop is truly a great find and we are thrilled they moved here to the USA.
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