Shop G100 & G90 & G80(ground floor next to fishpond)
Alfies Antique Market, 13-25 Church Street, London NW8 8DT
opening:Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm Tel: 0207 724 8984

2003 winners of BACA British Antiques & Collectables Award Best Specialty Shop

2002 winners of Friendly Antique Shop-BBC Homes & Antiques Magazine
Sparkle Moore and Cad Van Swankster have completed a grand expansion, renovation and rejuvenation of THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT.
Situated on the ground floor next to Alfie’s famous fish pond is an oasis of sophisticated vintage style for men & women; and a showplace of exotic decorative home furnishings reminiscent of the glamour that made Hollywood famous from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.

Travelling down this avenue of time is a series of jewel like boutiques with a specialized area for which Sparkle has become well known – a pink boudoir of luxurious lingerie, never worn American and French undergarments from the 30’s to the 50’s and a never ending supply of seamed nylon stockings boxed & packaged for the serious siren, voyeur, or collector. Extras like ruffled petticoats and custom made nipple tassels could top any gals present list.
There is an alcove devoted entirely to swanky evening gowns which can transform you into a starlet; and another filled with playwear-colorful bikinis, sunwear and western trousers.

Sunlight streams from the skylight over the new window of stilletoes, peeptoes, and carved platform shoes and decorative American handbags and accessories. Cocktail dresses cram the rails and separates are handpicked for their attention to detail and craftsmanship. Here you can find one of the largest selections of handpainted and sequined Mexican circle skirts and handcrafted decorative felt skirts, embellished with everything from leopards to squirrels to the ever popular poodle.

Cad Van Swankster has carved out an entire new addition of decorative home furnishings which fill the shelves. Cocktail shakers, glassware, exotic prints, lamps and pinup collectables displayed on bamboo sideboards, end tables, and trays, encompass this department. Many of these pieces are from Sparkle & Jasja’s personal collection as featured on many home and lifestyle TV programs.
Cad has expanded the menswear and top drawer accessories and added to the selection of cufflinks and hand painted ties. There is a larger selection of rayon Hawaiian shirts, tailored suits and suave Hollywood jackets for the timeless well dressed male.