Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Crocodile Brooch Clutch from River Island

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Original vintage clothing and accessories can often pose something of a moral dilemma for consumers, with the frequent use of ethically dubious materials. Thankfully for lovers of the look and not the methods, there's pieces to be found that successfully fake it like this Crocodile Brooch Clutch from River Island.

The use of a deep green faux crocodile fabric, along with a rich brown faux leather, creates a real vintage shop luxury. The addition of a gold crocodile brooch to the clasp is a cheeky little detail with a glamorous and edgy feel, ideal for mid-20th century style.

It's available now from River Island for £24.99.

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Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Floral Meadow Print Mini Suitcase from Liberty

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You may remember last summer we featured the Liberty collaboration with Parisian concept store Merci, which included a rather fancy Liberty print mini suitcase that got our tongues lolling. The good news is this pretty little case is now back on sale in Liberty in the UK, and just in time for the summer holidays.

The super-chic vintage style mini suitcase is covered in Liberty’s floral meadow print with silver-toned accents and wooden side panels. The perfect size to stuff with a few tea dresses for a summer weekend getaway.

The floral meadow print mini suitcase is £60 from Liberty’s website.

Categories / Bags, Gadgets and Tech

Orla Kiely for Apple

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Orla Kiely for Apple
brings together retro prints with thoroughly modern technology.

The collection consists of a range of bags and sleeves, all design exclusively for Apple and specifically to fit around your Mac. The products are available in three prints; her signature stem print, the car park print, and probably the most appropriate for computer related products, a pattern called Binary, which consists of zeros and ones.

Prices start at £59.95 for the Mac sleeves and go up to £194.95.  Buy them online from the Apple Store.

Categories / Bags, Toys and Games

Nintendo NES reversible messenger bag

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Love 8-bit console games? Tell the world with this Nintendo NES reversible messenger bag.

Essentially, it's a messenger bag with an adjustable shoulder strap and room for a laptop up to 15 inches. But it's all about the design. One side is the classic NES controller, the other side is a pattern made out of tiny controllers. What's not to love?

If you want one, $36.99 gets you one.

Find out more at the ThinkGeek website

Categories / Bags, Music

Postcard Records tote bag by Edwyn Collins

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As a record label, Postcard Records was and is both influential and cool. So this Postcard Records tote bag by Edwyn Collins is certain to be popular amongst fans of jangle indie pop.

The label was founded in Glasgow in 1979, as a vehicle for Orange Juice and Josef K releases, sub-titled 'The Sound of Young Scotland'. It's widely credited as the key influence for modern-day indie pop.

The tote bag features the 'drumming cat' logo from the original record label, with the image signed by illustrator, Orange Juice man (and musical legend in his own right) Edwyn Collins. Grab one directly from his online store, it's just £8.

Find out more at the Edwyn Collins website

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Categories / Bags, Women's Fashion

Evita Clutch Bag by Christian Louboutin

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Christian Louboutin is a name that's become synonymous with effortlessly stylish footwear in recent years, so it's something of a treat that the man himself has leant his keen eye for classic design to further accessory lines.

This Evita Clutch Bag is an effortlessly timeless piece, taking subtle inspiration from a fifties and sixties heritage look. The use of linen and leather creates a luxurious feel, with the addition of soft lines and a bow at the clasp creating an irresistible retro kitsch.

It's available in the UK from Matches Fashion online for £535.

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