Resolutions, Challenges & Fresh Horizons

Resolutions, Challenges & Fresh Horizons

January 08, 2022

Yay! It's that time of year again for making well-intentioned promises... but before we reveal ours, I have to admit to already having broken a BIG one last year...

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Mero Retro Dalston 6th Birthday SALE & Party for Sanju

Mero Retro Dalston 6th Birthday SALE & Party for Sanju

July 22, 2021

Please come and join us on Saturday 31st July as we mark Mero Retro Dalston's 6th and final* Birthday and celebrate the life of our beloved and much-missed founder, Sanju Tamang who passed away in March 2020.

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Ends & Beginnings - a personal message

Ends & Beginnings - a personal message

July 21, 2021

The end of an era approaches. After months of deliberation, I've taken the difficult decision to close Mero Retro Dalston - most likely in the coming Autumn Winter season - and take the business online only.

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Love, Loss & Gratitude ❤️🙏🏽

Love, Loss & Gratitude ❤️🙏🏽

December 31, 2020 2 Comments

As many of you know, the past 2 years have been heart-breaking beyond measure for our small Mero Retro family...

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Warrior Geisha T-shirt Giveaway

Warrior Geisha T-shirt Giveaway

February 12, 2019

It's Giveaway time! 🎉 Win one of our fairtrade 'Warrior Geisha' t-shirts!

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Xmas SALE & Party!

Xmas SALE & Party!

December 05, 2018

We're kicking off the Festive season with a Xmas SALE this weekend, starting on Saturday 8th when we'll also be having our Xmas party from the late afternoon onwards! Save 20% on everything in store and online 🎉🎄🥂

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We're in Vogue's guide to 'The Best Vintage Shops In London'

We're in Vogue's guide to 'The Best Vintage Shops In London'

November 30, 2018

We had a wonderful surprise this week: British Vogue included us in their guide to The Best Vintage Shops In London!

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November offer: SAVE 10% with East London Pounds

November offer: SAVE 10% with East London Pounds

November 09, 2017

We've teamed up with Colu, the people behind the ground-breaking Colu digital wallet app, to offer 10% OFF all purchases this month if you pay with East London Pounds via the Colu app. 

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MJ + Japanese Instruments + Kimonos = Awesome

MJ + Japanese Instruments + Kimonos = Awesome

October 15, 2017

We had to share this amazing cover version of 'Smooth Criminal' that mixes up some of our all time favourite things: Michael Jackson + gorgeous kimonos + Japanese instruments = total fabulousness. 

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Diwali Shawl Giveaway

Diwali Shawl Giveaway

October 12, 2017

To celebrate the coming of Diwali, the Festival of Light, next Thursday (19th October) we're giving away some of our super cosy handmade Nepali 'yak wool' shawls via our Instagram and Facebook pages. Our soft, warm and versatile Nepali shawls...

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BBC Documentary: 'The Kimono' (Handmade in Japan)

BBC Documentary: 'The Kimono' (Handmade in Japan)

June 30, 2017

If you have access to BBC iPlayer and haven't yet seen BBC 4's wonderful documentary 'The Kimono', from their superb 'Handmade in Japan' series, treat yourself for half an hour before it's no longer available.

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From Tokyo with love

From Tokyo with love

May 07, 2017

So 10+ years after I first fell in love with vintage Japanese kimonos, I was finally on my way to Tokyo - super-excited! As it was a short week-long business trip rather than a holiday, I decided to just focus on scouring for Japanese vintage goodies.

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Sizing Chart

Please use the size charts below to help you determine your size. As sizing and cut can vary greatly between brands, use the charts as a general guide to compare sizes and the measurements for listed item to ensure a good fit. If you need assistance selecting the right size, please contact us at info@meroretro.com or +44 (0) 207 6866807.

Women's Clothing Size Conversion  (source: Wikipedia)

UK 8 10 12 14 16
USA 6 8 10 12 14
Europe 36 38 40 42 44
Japanese 9 11 13 15 17
Bust 34" 36" 38" 40" 42"
Waist 26" 28" 30" 32" 34"
Hip 37" 39" 41" 43" 45"

 

Shoe Size Conversion

 

UK Sizing US Sizing AUS Sizing Europe Sizing
2.5 5 3.5 35
3 5.5 4 35.5
3.5 6 4.5 36
4 6.5 5 36.5
4.5 7 5.5 37
5 7.5 6 37.5
5.5 8 6.5 38
6 8.5 7 39.5
6.5 9 7.5 40
7 9.5 8 40.5
7.5 10 8.5 41
8 10.5 9 41.5
8.5 11 9.5 42

 

Vintage Sizing and Measurements

Vintage sizing and modern sizing can be very different. Because of this, we provide detailed measurements of all vintage clothing to help you determine whether or not a garment will fit correctly. An assessment of the estimated modern size will be noted, as well as any sizes on the tag, but please refer to measurements to best determine fit.

A good way to determine fit:

* Find a similar item in your wardrobe.
* Measure it according to our measurement guidelines.
* Compare your measurements to those of the vintage item you are interested in.
* You're done. If it's a good fit, make it yours!

We do occasionally pin clothing to fit our models, so please read all measurements carefully. We do not accept returns for vintage merchandise that does not fit. If you have any questions about our sizing/measurements, please contact us at info@meroretro.com.

Measurement Guidelines

All bust, waist, and hip measurements are taken straight across while garment is laid flat. Please double bust, waist, and hip measurements.

Clothing

 

Shoulders Shoulder seam to shoulder seam
Bust Armpit to armpit, and sometimes stretched for strapless or form-fitting pieces
Waist Measured at the smallest part of the waist
Hip Measured at the largest part of the hip, straight across
Sleeves Shoulder seam to cuff; for dolman sleeves, measured from collar
Length Top of garment, from shoulder seam to hem
Rise Taken from crotch seam to top of garment
Inseam Taken from crotch seam to ankle
Swing Taken across bottom hem of garment, then doubled

 

Shoes

 

Length Sole of shoe, from toe to heel, measured on the bottom of the sole
Width Measured at widest part of the sole of the shoe, typically at ball of foot
Height From bottom of shoes (including heels) to top
Heel Taken at the very back of shoe, from floor to top of heel
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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