Casa Vintage -

Casa Vintage - -

who go into a department store and select a mass-produced garment and in a party going at night probably later same outfit as maybe three other people there. Not so good. What a special feeling it is to know that what you wear is quite unique, has traveled without prejudice yet still holding its own against even the most expensive designer clothes over time. Where could I find an article like this

When I vintage Mecca on Gili Trawangan island off the northwest coast of Lombok, known as Casa Vintage, the answer has been found to my question, approached ?; my eyes feasted on the screen in front of me.

At first I thought it is a cafe, as it sets was placed around the perimeter of whitewashed walls, a colorful array of antique furniture. Wood from trees long the colors Candy Shop lollypops gone painted, along with the old school metal frame, the coolest pieces of furniture designed in you might find in a 1960 Cuban film.

My eyes were drawn to a floral swimsuit floating carelessly in the window on a hanger. This took my imagination to the day a young girl first unpacked from its brown paper wrappers and with joy, a bath in a river take marveling at the smoothness of which the water passes over its new swimsuit. She was the envy of all young girls who ventured in this summer of '69 to the river, and it was all because of this swimsuit that she attracted the eyes of her first love.

And that, my friends, is the journey that you take Casa vintage entering as you cast your eyes over every single item of clothing and furniture to housewares modest. There is a story behind every piece and it is waiting for you there to give a different story. So let's start the story.

Three years ago, after the success of their vintage store in Sweden, Nathalie and Johnny Josefsson it decided time for a new adventure was, so they packed everything and bought a one way ticket to Asia. On her feet to touch the golden sandy beach of Gili Trawangan, they knew this would be their new home. had with the peaceful energy of the island, and the relaxed lifestyle to offer, they could see it would be a great place to raise their young son and also the store. Natalie and Johnny have made their vintage passion shared by many around the world, in a successful niche business.

With the success of her first store on the island, Vintage Delivery, they have recently launched their new concept design store Casa Vintage, located 50 meters inland from the main port, opposite the famous Kafe Kecil Thai restaurant , In the coming months, the terrace opens a cafe upstairs, served real coffee, which is, as everyone knows, hard to find in Gili. Homemade goodies, ranging from fresh bread to cakes, is served with juicy salads and tapas, tapenade plates, organic vegetables and nighttime barbecues. In this beautiful setting, you can drink your style prohibition cocktails to live acoustic music at night while listening. The place was designed by a couple who are turning 30 this year, and so for other people in their 30's (but not limited to this age group), it is a great place to eat and just hang out. Shopping, followed by food and drink is a successful day, regardless of age you are.

Casa vintage offers the punter or hunters, as you might call them, many delicacies from unknown (and secret) places from around the globe. There are men and women section of the clothes; Products such gorgeous lace caftans, original Levis workwear, leather bags, object d'art and retro sunglasses. So for those of you who vintage scene have not been explored, this is the place to go. What you will notice is a oneoff piece you will hard pressed to find elsewhere. Everyone has a vintage stripes in them, which is the originality of the individual that is timeless. For me it's antique suitcase wartime, battered and worn. I know that each of these case has untold stories of the transition to leave one place to another. For you it might be an original Dior dress from the fifties. And so the story continues ...

Gili Trawangan, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
0819-1724 3808
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