From now until event time, we will be hunting down vintage garments of all kinds as well as turning to some of our fabulous area boutiques to supply us with their very best in period wear. We are looking to have women's, men's, and footwear in a variety of sizes and at reasonable prices.

Got a few extra garments collecting dust in your closet? Think that someone else may appreciate them more? Well bring a few of them with you to this year's Lindy Focus for the opportunity to sell it to your fellow dancers! Then turn around and buy something else that catches your eye!

How it works: Please bring only clean & wearable vintage or dance-appropriate garments with you to consign. Stop by the boutique after you check in and we will get your items tagged, hung up, & looking good. You set the price, and if it sells, you get 70% in cash...or 80% in boutique credit!

The boutique will be open daily during the entire week's event. You can drop off or pick up clothing at any time during the posted boutique hours. Any items consigned and not claimed after the event, will be considered donation for local charity. Note: The Boutique will be open early on New Year's day for those heading out of town & needing to pick up items or sales.

• Formal & Casual Dresses (Social Dance Appropriate)
• Skirts
• Ladies & Men's Pants & Tops
• Ladies & Men's Vintage or Gently Used Dance Shoes
• Coats
• Some accessories (Hats, gloves, scarves, unused hosiery, and vintage jewelry)

ALSO: Ready to turn those favorite kicks into dance shoes? The boutique will also offer a same-day sole sueding service. $15 per pair for high-quality suede and professional strength adhesive.

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Because we know you like variety, for this year's design we will offer over 30 colors and styles to choose from at the event. Supplies will be limited, so make sure to grab the one you want early on! (And sorry, no pre-ordering will be available)

When it comes to fashion, everybody knows one style does not fit all. So in addition to offering our items with this year's distinct Lindy Focus X logo, we'll have our new Special Edition as an homage to our tenth year in Asheville, NC.

But wait- there's more! :) We'll also be offering for the first time some select art prints in garment form, free of any logo or event markings. Two of these very limited-run items feature the classic poster designs of French Jazz Age artists Jules Cheret.

This image is just a sampling of this year's designs and garments.

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Forties Forward produces vintage inspired accessories such as hair florals, pins, jewelry, crocheted handbags, hats, and other custom innovations. You may have seen their booths at recent events, where they are rapidly gaining a reputation for creating accessories that are as danceable as they are elegant and unique. Forties Forward will also be coordinating our other vendors, turning the Lindy Focus merchandise area into a marketplace of special finds that appeal especially to swing dancers.

Vintage Jazz Art is dedicated to Jazz Fans, Vernacular Jazz Dancers, and Harlem Renaissance Aficionados with an appreciation for the beautiful artwork created in the Jazz Age and the Swing Era. Their beautiful reproductions make a great gift for a dancer, or a great decoration for your living room dance studio!

Creations by Crawford features custom vintage fashion accessories for men and women. The artist, Sharon Crawford, will have pieces available for purchase such as men's lapel pins and women's hairpieces -- and if you're looking for something specially made to match your outfit, she can do that too!

Aris Allen Dance Shoes are simply the standard in contemporary Lindy Hop and Balboa footwear, and will be bringing a variety from their catalog for you to try on with your favorite outfits before you hit the dance floor.

Miss Heartland Swing pin-up calendars, produced by the creators of the Heartland Swing Festival and Collegiate Jitterbug Championships will be available for purchase at the event. Pick up your copy just in time for the new year!

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