Where are the Awesome Eclectic Fashions for Men?

Musings about the Lack of Eclectic & Costumers' Fashions for Gentlemen

I’ve been running Time Travelers’ Bazaar since 2013, and one thing I have noticed while hunting down, reviewing, and collecting amazing vendors for this event, is the paucity of amazing & eclectic garments, accessories, & costumers' things for the gentlemen out there. 

There are some amazing props (masks, props, leatherwork) and some jewelry suitable for gents, the Burner vendors often have some funky men’s offerings, and my vintage vendors often provide a small amount of men’s hats and clothes.  But when you compare this to what is available for women, the disparity is obvious.  Where are the amazing men’s fashion items?  Where are the frock coats and shirts, waistcoats/vests, hats, goggles, and accessories, and all the many things I can’t even think of? 

If you are a woman coming to Time Travelers’ Bazaar, oh my, the choices you have.  Fascinators, hats, jewelry, skirts, scarves, stockings, corsets, dresses … the range is unbelievable.  It’s an embarrassment of riches.  It’s delightful.  However, if you walk into Time Travelers’ as a man, your options are much reduced, and I want to fix that.  Each year I try to find vendors offering more for men, and each year, it eludes me.  We have a very large number of gentlemen coming through our doors every year, and I want them to be just as giddy about their options as the women are.

So I am actively seeking two types of commentary on this:

1.  Local makers, seamstresses and tailors:  what about our fine male costumers and eclectic-dressers?  For 2017, I want to have wonderful choices for the lads.  Send me links to makers providing things in the Greater Vancouver / Lower Mainland region, tell me about what you can make or do to change this deficit! 

2.     And gents – what do you want?  When you come to Time Travelers’ Bazaar, what would you love to see?  Tell us, and we will try to bring these things to you!

Time Travelers' Bazaar 2016 - Sunday April 17, 2016

SUNDAY APRIL 17, 2016

10:30 am to 5:00 pm

Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street (at 15th Ave)

Vancouver, British Columbia

Admission $2 for adults, free under 14

Come one, come all,

to the Time Travelers' Bazaar

for Vintage and Eclectic Fashion & Costumes

and Unique Jewelry, Accessories and Props

We are a unique annual market dedicated to eclectic fashion, vintage style and costumers of all sorts.  Come to us to find clothing, jewelry, hats, masks, and other accessories to ensure your wardrobe stands out!  From across time and space, from far distant lands and from the active imaginations of our artisans, we strive to bring you the beautiful and unique!  Meet our artisans & vintage collectors, and join us to shop, enjoy the spectacle, and be inspired!

We are thrilled to be operating out of the stunning & magical Heritage Hall on Main Street, Vancouver, for our second year, in a neighbourhood full of vintage and unique fashion stores.  Come and make it Eclectic Fashion Day on Main Street! 

The range of merchandise carried by our creative vendors is great: vintage hats and clothing, handmade fascinators and hats, unique jewelry of all sorts, stunning corsets, lovely leatherwork, beautiful masks of all sorts, fairy wings for the young and young at heart, fabric and trim, and accessories galore!  A list of our fabulous new and returning vendors is posted here!

Now Accepting Vendor Applications for 2016!

DEADLINE for APPLICATION is FEBRUARY 26th, 2016

Hello all!

I'm thrilled to announce that vendor applications are now officially open for the next

TIME TRAVELERS' BAZAAR

VINTAGE AND ECLECTIC FASHION & COSTUMES

on Sunday April 17, 2016!

The completable application form can be downloaded from Dropbox here, and the Vendor Information Packet can be found and downloaded here.  Please ensure you read both documents thoroughly.  Completed application forms are to be emailed as per the instructions on the form as soon as possible (as we fill up fast) and all final payments for approved vendors are due by February 26th (application form has details).

We ask all vendors to enter the spirit of the event and dress up in your theatrical, dramatic, eclectic, vintage best!  Your host and volunteers all dress for the day, and we often have members of the public dressing up just to join us.  

We are thrilled to be operating out of the stunning and magical Heritage Hall on Main Street, Vancouver for the second year in a row, in a neighbourhood full of vintage and unique fashion stores. Come and make it a day on the Street!

We had an excellent turnout last year at the Heritage Hall, and the range of merchandise carried by our creative vendors was great: vintage hats and clothing, handmade fascinators and hats, unique jewelry of all sorts, stunning leatherwork, beautiful masks of all sorts, chainmail items, fabric and trim, and accessories of all sorts!

Hold the Date for 2016!

We are returning in 2016 to the beautiful, historic 

HERITAGE HALL

at 3102 Main Street at 15th Avenue, Vancouver, BC!

Time Travelers' Bazaar 2015 - Sunday April 12, 2015

 SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2015

10:30 am to 4:00 pm

Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street (at 15th Ave)

Vancouver, British Columbia

Admission $1 for adults, free under 14

Come one, come all,

To the Time Travelers' Bazaar,

for Vintage and Eclectic Fashion & Costumes

and Unique Jewelry, Accessories and Props

We are a unique annual market dedicated to eclectic fashion, vintage style and costumers of all sorts. Come to us to find clothing, jewelry, hats, masks, and other accessories to ensure your wardrobe stands out! From across time and space, from far distant lands and from the active imaginations of our artisans, we strive to bring you the beautiful and unique! Meet our artisans & vintage collectors, and join us to shop, enjoy the spectacle, and be inspired!

We are thrilled to be operating out of the stunning & magical Heritage Hall on Main Street, Vancouver, in a neighbourhood full of vintage and unique fashion stores. Come and make it Eclectic Fashion Day on Main Street! 

The range of merchandise carried by our creative vendors is great: vintage hats and clothing, handmade fascinators and hats, unique jewelry of all sorts, stunning corsets, lovely leatherwork, beautiful masks of all sorts, fairy wings for the young and young at heart, fabric and trim, and accessories galore!

We're also very pleased to announce that Lace Embrace Atelier and Scout Boutique will be joining us, and will be putting on a very brief fashion show in the early afternoon (details to come in early April).