Selfridges 'Bright Old Things' Selling Exhibition

Since 2011, Selfridges had championed young designers at its annual `Bright Young Things` selling exhibition. This year however, it turned its attention to stylish seniors who decided to change direction and become entrepreneurs in later life. 14 of them provided exclusive art, home accessories and fashion pieces for a selling exhibition entitled `Bright Old Things`, which opened in Selfridges earlier this week. The youngest designer featured here is in his late 40s and the oldest in mid-80s.

You can see and buy a wide range of artefacts, priced from £10 for an unframed print to custom-made walnut chair for £3,600. Bright Old Things merchandise is also available online.

I adore these sculptures (sadly it is a decoration, not for sale) made by Sue Kreitzman who has been a successful food writer for many years, but later in life started drawing, painting and making fabulous art pieces.

There are a few necklaces available, which she made for Tatty Devine, and my favourite is this one - yours for £85.

And how about this illustration from Nick Wooster - framed print cost £40, but there are also notebooks with the same illustration on the cover. He started his working life as a menswear retailer but recently launched his first collection as a designer.

Robert Roope is another example of how one could potentially take a life-long trade to another level by going into fashion accessories. Having spent 50 years working as an optician, he moved into designing eyewear and now has over 100 designs of glasses and sunglasses in his Black Eyewear brand.

I really like the concept of showcasing that one can change profession and deploy their talent to a new, chosen craft later in life. The initiative celebrates renewal, and proves 'it's never too late to try something new' – what a great motto to start the New Year with!