She chose a shades of old pink to dress the walls. Aurélie Taquet took over the premises located at 29 rue de Penne, in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, to set up her first store called Lilichine. Inside, racks offer women's and men's clothing, accessories and jewelry dating from the 1950s to 1980s.
Aurélie Taquet is not a neophyte in the world of china. She has dedicated her professional activity to selling vintage for four years. His name is not unknown in dedicated trade fairs in New Aquitaine, from the Landes coast to La Rochelle via Bordeaux: “I have been shopping since I was a teenager. I have always loved wearing this type of clothing. »
Born in Monclar to Parisian parents, she came to the Capital, with an art diploma in hand, to start her professional life there at the beginning of 2000: “I was a costume designer for cinema and theater, specializing in the 1930s in 1950. I learned to recognize beautiful pieces and different styles. Skills that I use today to spot nuggets. »
Creators and photographers
For several years now, Aurélie Taquet had wanted to open her own boutique: “It was a recurring request from my customers at trade shows. I finally decided not to spend another winter without having a place to sell. » A place that she intends to bring to life with the regular arrival of creators or photographers between the walls, acquaintances from her network “who will come to exhibit for a month”.
Aurélie Taquet does not intend to give up the activity that made her famous. Also, the Lilichine boutique will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays to allow it to continue to unearth new gems and to be present at vintage fairs. “I can, if necessary, receive appointments on Thursdays. »
Lilichine, 29 rue de Penne, in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and by appointment on Thursday at 06 28 63 42 28. Collection visible on the Instagram account Lilichine4
