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Reworked Vintage Accessories by Shara Porter

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With vintage shopping it can be a challenge to find good quality and great looks in one place, without endless hours of trawling through rails. If you're into vintage craftsmanship with a quirky twist, the hand reworked accessories from Shara Porter might just be the answer.

With the tagline 'Hand Printed Fine Found Objects', the mission statement is self explanatory. Porter has an eye for a great bag, and adds her own twist in a subtle and retro-flavoured fashion too. Each bag is a one off, allowing for much of the appeal of vintage to stay intact, while the added prints can often spruce up accessories that were once nothing more than ordinary.

Find out more from the website where you can visit the new online shop.

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1970s Shell Sport holdalls back on the market

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If you want to carry a piece of the 1970s around with you, may we suggest these reissued Shell Sport holdalls?

Originally produced by the company throughout the 1970s, the bags are available in various colours (one pictured above, another over the page), made of PVC, with an inside zip pocket and a 'heavy' metal zip for closure.

The price has probably gone up from the 70s, but it's still affordable at £42.

Find out more at the Magic of Motoring website

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Categories / Bags, Film and TV

Adidas x Star Wars Boba Fett backpack

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First seen in 1980 in the Star Wars sequel The Empire Strikes Back, everyone's favourite bounty hunter has been immortalised in this Adidas x Star Wars Boba Fett backpack.

The picture pretty much says it all, it's a men's backpack that's been designed in the shape of Boba Fett's head, with a solid canvas and polyester build plus a special 3-way front zip, two button side pockets and the Boba Fett insignia on the back panel.

Available directly from Adidas, it sells for £40.

Find out more at the Adidas Store website

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Vintage-style duffle bag by Lyle & Scott

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It's not something you see around too much these days, but the duffle bag is back from a rather unexpected source – Lyle & Scott.

Better-known as makers of heritage knitwear and casual gear, the company is also selling this eye-catching bag in a shade of 'french blue', complete with trademark Golden Eagle and white rope cord fastening.

Available online from Lyle & Scott, it sells for £55.

Find out more at the Lyle & Scott website

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Categories / Bags, Retro Men's Fashion

Chapman Flyfisher Bag

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A bag that comes with a heritage, but still looks hip in the modern era – the Chapman Flyfisher Bag.

A great heritage piece that's made in a small factory in Cumbria, the Flyfisher Bag is made of canvas and leather with brass detailing, complete with adjustable shoulder strap, a large storage compartment on the inside and two smaller front pockets. That inner pocket should have room for your laptop if you want to give it a very modern modern use.

It's made and hand-finished in the UK (as you might have gathered) and comes in three colour options, all selling for £125.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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Drop Scones Not Bombs Bag

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The Drop Scones Not Bombs slogan is a nice variation on Make Tea Not War which itself is a very British twist on the Make Love Not War motto of the 60s protest movement.

Here it is printed onto an organic unbleached cotton tote bag, which includes a pin badge and a recipe for making the traditional northern delicacy of drop scones. In keeping with the peace-loving slogan, the design incorporates the CND logo as well as a picture of a drop scone.

The bag costs £10 from Hunkydory Home.