■ Vary the stylist The most satisfying thing about the vintage look is its appeal for everyone – from a proud grandmother to the trendiest mother. A grandmother may style a vintage dress in a more traditional way, with a ballet-wrap cardigan

, but also backwards to the revival and recycling of vintage pieces that have stood the test of time. 

Bobo Kids is a luxury interiors shop for children that opened in autumn in Chelsea. This beautiful junior bed is a fine example of the eclectic, vintage and designer items available. It costs £685. 

and Harrods. A book has also just been published, Vintage Style For Kids, featuring 25 patterns from the Their Nibs collection to make at home. Sitting with the book on her lap, absent-mindedly flicking through the pages, Fiona is clearly very proud of her

Cowboy Sweatshirt, £20 by Their Nibs (ages 3-8)

Wood and denim canvas teepee, £115 by Cox & Cox

Then                                                                               Now■  Bread and dripping                                                ■  Sourdough and olive oil This greasy treat probably wasn’t kind to arteries.        Artisan bakers and delis have changed o...

coat from £385 by Roma e Toska (ages 8–16); purple tights from a selection at Country Kids; brown shoes from a selection at Start-rite; mustard yellow ruffle collar £14 by Noa Noa RIGHTShearling silver coat £716 by I Pinco Pallino (ages 2–14); white

(ages 2–16); jacket from £140 by Rare The Kid (ages 2–14); checked trousers £110 by Dior by John Galliano (ages 2–6); scarf stylist’s own. SECOND BOY Shirt £22 by Magilla (ages 6–16); one-off vintage cardigan £50 by Shona Patterson; jeans £85 D&G Junior

, with their crochet neck detailing on vest tops and Kik-Kid with their use of bright vintage prints and knee high socks.The displays in the press office were also very fun; with toy stuffed animal heads popping out of bird print wallpapered walls and a camping scene