The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents a two day vintage marketplace focused on authentic and reproduction men’s and women’s vintage apparel and accessories appropriate to wear to ADSLA’s signature event, the elegant Avalon Ball (May 16) on Catalina Island.
In addition to true vintage day and evening wear, shoppers will find hats, Art Deco era jewelry, shoes, handbags and more from 1920 - 1960.
We are excited to announce that several seminars and demonstrations will be presented by experts in vintage style. Gabriela Hernandez of Bésame Cosmetics will present a lecture on Vintage Makeup based on her book Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup and Benny Reese of Reese’s Pieces will offer a lively seminar on vintage menswear looks for the Avalon Ball. For ladies aspiring to put together vintage inspired looks for the Ball from modern pieces, there will be a fashion talk with live models and resources for finding a wardrobe worthy of Gloria Swanson!
Plus, you can book an appointment with a professional makeup artist to transform into a flapper, vamp, Hollywood screen siren or a vintage gentleman! These mini-makeovers will be offered Saturday by advance registration.
When you shop at our sale you are benefiting our non-profit’s work in education and historic preservation!
Tickets are valid for BOTH days when you leave your wristband on. Your ticket will say March 28 on it, but it can be used on Sunday as well. You can come either day or both with one ticket/wristband.
Details of the seminars can be found below.
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Early Admission for Menswear Seminar ($36 - $62)
11:15 AM - 6:00 PM - General Admission for shoppers ($10 - 15)
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM - Mending with Sophia.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Vintage Makeup Sessions with a Professional Makeup Artist (by advance appointment only). You must have a ticket to the Bazaar to participate in this portion of the program.
3:00 PM - Hairstylist Jennifer Reese will demonstrate a 1930s hairstyle onstage. (free with Bazaar admission).
Sunday, March 29, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Early Admission for Makeup Seminar ($36 - $62)
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM - General Admission for shoppers ($10 - 15)
11:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Vintage Makeup Sessions with a Professional Makeup Artist (by advance appointment only). You must have a ticket to the Bazaar to participate in this portion of the program.
3:00 - 3:30 PM - Live on Stage! Women’s wear tips and tricks for faking a 1920s & 30s vintage look from modern clothing you can thrift. This seminar is included with admission. No ticket required. Limited seating or standing room.
BAZAAR TICKETS
$10 Early Bird (plus fees, ends March 8)
$12 Advance (plus fees, ends March 27)
$15 At the Door (March 28 & 29)
$36 One Seminar (includes marketplace admission)
$62 Both Seminars (includes marketplace admission)
$50 Vintage Makeup Session (plus fees) Individual appointment tix available in advance only. This price does NOT include admission to the Bazaar. Please purchase a $12-15 Bazaar ticket as well.
SEMINAR TICKETS
Tickets to the seminars are very limited. All seminars are $36 plus fees or BOTH seminars for $62. The seminar ticket also entitles you to early access to the Bazaar, plus two days of admission to the Bazaar during public hours. If you buy this ticket, you do not need to purchase a separate Bazaar admission. If you wish to attend the seminars on both days, please purchase the $62 ticket described below. No refunds or exchanges, but you may sell or gift the FULL ticket to someone else. Attendees will be wristbanded at entry and must wear the wristband overnight to enter on the 2nd day of the Bazaar.
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Benny Reese presents "Vintage Menswear Style for a Jaunt to Catalina Island"
Veteran vintage menswear vendor (Reese's Pieces) Benny Reese explores looks that men wore in the 1920s and 30s to bring out their inner sea captain on a weekend jaunt to Catalina Island - as well as how they dressed for a romantic evening of dancing in the Avalon Casino Ballroom. This presentation provides direction to vintage novices on where to source the essentials for the right look and those wishing to enhance their knowledge in emulating the classic styles of the Art Deco era. The presentation will include projected images and live models to showcase inspirations for your travel trunk, just in time to prepare to attend the 2026 Avalon Ball on May 16!
In addition to the Menswear program, this ticket includes early access to Bazaar at 10am on opening day, plus two days admission to the Bazaar. Access to complimentary women's fashion program on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday, March 29
10 - 11:30 AM
Classic Beauty: The Look of the Jazz Age
Gabriela Hernandez of Bésame Cosmetics presents a lecture on Vintage Makeup of the Art Deco era, based on her book Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup. Gabriela's illustrated presentation brings the looks of the 1920s and 30s come to life on glamorous silent film stars and everyday women alike, as she takes us on a journey through key makeup techniques, styles, make up artists and even the content of the products of the era. Gabriela's book will be available for sale and signing!
In addition to the Makeup program, this ticket includes early access to Bazaar at 10am on Sunday, plus two days general shopping admission to the Bazaar. Access to complimentary women's fashion program (Sunday) and mending clinic on Saturday afternoon.
March 28 & 29
$62 Double Seminar Ticket
See above for seminar details. This ticket is for ONE person to attend both seminars and cannot be split.
This ticket includes BOTH Saturday and Sunday seminars, early access to Bazaar at 10am on opening day, plus two days admission to the Bazaar. Access to complimentary women's fashion program on Saturday afternoon.
No refunds or exchanges on tickets. You may sell or gift your ticket to a friend. You must forward your ticket with scannable code to your friend.
Advance Purchase Admission for Vintage Bazaar (Seminars not included): $10 (with the option to attend on March 28 or 29 or both days.). Available through March 8. On March 9, the price will go up to $12. Please note that your ticket will say March 28 as this is the first day of the show. It will be honored either day or both. You will get a wristband that you will need to leave on overnight if you wish to return Sunday. If you remove your wristband you will need to pay again. IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A SEMINAR, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SEMINAR TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION. DO NOT ALSO BUY ADMISSION.
Seminar Admission: Saturday, $36 (plus fees), Sunday, $36 (plus fees). Saturday & Sunday, $62 (plus fees). Attendees wishing to see a morning seminar must purchase a Seminar Admission ticket. This ticket entitles you to attend either the Saturday or the Sunday seminar and to enter the sale early to do so. Your wristband is good for entry to shop both days, but you will need to leave it on overnight if you wish to return Sunday. If you remove your wristband you will need to pay again. You must have a ticket for each seminar in order to enter the sale at 10:00 AM. Seminar admission is extremely limited seating.
Admission at the Door: $15 (plus fees).
Age 14 and under: Free admission when persons age 14 and under, enter with an adult. We understand that sometimes it is necessary to bring the little ones with you when you shop. Bear in mind that vendors will be showing many fragile items, so please stick closely with your little tyke the entire time you are in the marketplace. The aisles are narrow, so we would like to keep bulky strollers to a minimum. No running, hiding in clothing racks or under tables for shoppers of any age!!
No strollers.
CONFIRMED VENDORS TO DATE
Bésame Cosmetics
Caricatures by Brendan
C.K. Farnsworth Ice Cream (Ice Cream Vendor, Saturday only)
Elsewhere Vintage
Harmony Club Vintage
Iconic Atomic
Joyride Vintage
Lapin Vintage
Little Treasures Vintage
Lo Que Fue Boutique
Paper Moon Vintage
Pomona Yard Vintage
Rare Revival Vintage
Reese’s Vintage Pieces
Starday Vintage
Straight Eight Vintage
SwayLA
Take Me Back Baby Vintage
Vintage Blue Moon
Please note that any photos associated with the vendors are representative examples of what they sell. These exact items are not necessarily for sale. Vending is by invitation only.
Photos from our September 2025 Vintage Bazaar. credit: Margot Gerber
DEMOS & VINTAGE MAKEUP SESSIONS:
Saturday, March 28 from 11:15 am - 2:15 pm
VINTAGE MENDING CLINIC
What’s in your vintage mending pile and how can you get these garments out of the bag in the closet and back out on the town? Meet Sophia, one of our Makers Group members, when she host a session on Saturday, March 28 from 11am - 2pm to discuss basic mending of vintage garments. Stop by her table to learn how to approach a garment in 3 different ways (Restoration, New Detail, or Refashioning). She will bring examples for you to look at, as well as any current projects she is working on. She is also happy to provide a consultation on any garments purchased at the Bazaar or brought by an attendee. Free to attend with purchase of admission ticket.
Sophia teaches a monthly class in garment mending, so if you want even more instruction, pick up one of her flyers.
Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 (various paid appointment times)
VINTAGE MAKEUP ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
Bring out your inner Flapper, Vamp, Hollywood Screen Siren or vintage Gentleman with a personal session with a professional makeup artist who will provide tips for creating a 1920s or 30s inspired look that you can recreate for the Avalon Ball or other events - and of course, once made up, you can take compelling vintage character photos to your heart's content. Your session includes lips, eyes and cheeks makeup applied to your face. You will choose your makeup style at the start of the appointment. Please come to your session with a clean face.
This ticket must be purchased in ADDITION to a ticket to enter the Vintage Bazaar.
$50 (plus fees) per session.
There are limited sessions. Choose your timeslot when you purchase an appointment ticket. Session tickets do NOT include entrance to the Bazaar.
Sunday, March 29 from 3:00 - 3:45 pm
LADIES FASHION DEMO: APPROXIMATED A VINTAGE LOOK FROM MODERN CLOTHING
When you’re new to attending vintage events and want a stress free look, you can put together an outfit from thrifted and internet finds that follows the shapes and styles of 1920s and 30s fashion. It’s all about education and knowing where to look and what to look for. The key is understanding the trends for each decade and embracing the fact the fashion was fluid, just like today, so looks don’t have to be super specific, just loosely suited for giving a feel for the decade.
Today, we’ll be demonstrating a few looks from the 1920s through the 40s that work to attend most Art Deco Society and vintage themed events. All items were thrifted or retail discovered within the last year. Some have been altered and paired with sewn items – although modern interpretations of the sewn items are easy to source with modern “close enough” styles through online and possibly other thrifted finds. While the looks are not necessarily strictly period – there are enough elements in each to give the right vibe. Several pieces can be used to build on – while others can be a stopgap as you build your dream wardrobe adding vintage, sewn, and altered garments and accessories (beware, this is addicting)!
This is a free program with purchase of regular Bazaar admission. You do not need to sign up in advance. Seating and standing room near the stage will be limited, so grab a spot early if you want a front row seat.
PARKING & LOCATION:
There is a surface parking lot in front of the building which will fill quickly. There are two parking structures next door that are part of a healthcare complex. They range from $12-13.50 for all day parking (daily max). They are located at 171. S, Buena Vista Avenue and 266 Olive Avenue. If you choose to park on the street, make sure to look at signs for parking restrictions.
The building is at Olive and Buena Vista with Frederick St. to the west. See below for the main building and the entrance (second image) where attendees will enter the sale. Look for our green banner on the side of the building.
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
Only water will be permitted inside the sale, but there are picnic tables in the parking lot if you wish to eat. C.K. Farnsworth will vend ice cream sandwiches on Saturday only. Tony’s Deli across the street and Poquito Mas are the closest restaurants. There is also a Starbuck’s in the Healthcare complex next door.