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U Old Bag Vintage Suitcases

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Working under the delightful name of U Old bag, textile designer Lisa Tiley creates bespoke products using reclaimed and vintage materials, which includes a range of Vintage Decoupage Suitcases.

A variety of old suitcases have been given a new lease of life by being decorated with vintage magazine images, then varnished with a protective lacquer to make it waterproof. Each piece is unique with the current range including weekend size suitcases and vanity cases. The prices range from about £160 up to £255, which isn’t particularly cheap, but perhaps worth it if only to avoid any confusion on the luggage carousel again.

You can buy online from U Old Bag’s Esty store.

Categories / Bags, Cars and Bikes

Buco 1950s helmet bag produced once more in limited numbers

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It's a stunning item, but the Buco 1950s helmet bag will set you back a serious amount of cash.

Originally designed for bike riders from the 1950s to the 1970s to carry helmets (as you might have guessed), it can be used for that today or indeed, double up as a very hip weekend bag. It's been remade for the Japanese market in steer hide, with talon zippers, a nylon lining and inner pockets and in very limited numbers, a smaller number of which have made it to the UK.

Two colourways available, each selling for £345.

Find out more at the Superdenim website

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Categories / Art and Photography, Bags, Gadgets and Tech

Modesty Blaise laptop case by ChiLidog Design

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You might recall the very cool Modesty Blaise suitcases we featured earlier this year. Well, there's now a matching piece for your portable PC – the Modesty Blaise laptop case by ChiLidog Design.

Like the cases, the laptop bag is inspired by artwork from cult 1960s comic strip Modesty Blaise, the work of Peter O'Donnell, although it was illustrated by Jim Holdaway. I say 'inspired' because the signature actually says 'Romero', which is more than a little confusing. Anyway, the retro-styled artwork is front and back, as well forming the design of the lining.

Choose from two sizes of bag, both made of highly durable neoprene to keep your computer safe. It's priced from £33.48. See over the page for the reverse image.

Find out more at the Scandinavian Design Center website

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Categories / Bags, Retro Women's Fashion

Retro Print Pollyanna Bag by Lulu Guinness

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There are a handful of prints that, while still in fashion circulation regularly, retain something of their retro roots in almost every incarnation. Often the easiest way to inject patterns like nautical stripes or animal print into your wardrobe is with accessories, like this Pollyanna Clutch Bag from Lulu Guinness.

The simple clutch structure provides a perfect vehicle for the two bold designs, creating timeless pieces without over detailing. The higher end leopard print choice is made from quality leather, while the striped version is made from a light polyester fabric, taking the price into a more affordable range. Each bag is just sizeable enough to carry all, while retaining some dainty femininity.

Get the leopard print version and the striped option from My Wardrobe online, retailing at £425 and £175 respectively.

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EaK City travel bag

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For a simple bag with retro charm, look no further than this City travel bag from EaK design. It's a canvas bag printed with a cheerful urban scene, similar in feel to Michelle Mason tumblers we featured a little while back, which themselves reminded us of Royston Cooper's classic 60s transport posters.

The design, from the studio of Eleanor Stevenson and Kate Phillips, is screen-printed onto the canvas. The bag's been given longer handles too, perfect for lugging all your stuff around a city. 

The bag costs £15. 

Buy it online

Categories / Bags, Homeware

Vintage Camera Drawings Tote and Cushions

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Christine Berrie is a freelance illustrator based in Glasgow whose work has appeared in various publications. Now some of her designs, including the Vintage Camera Drawings, have been recreated on tote bags and cushions.

The design features a selection of her vintage camera drawings, taken from her piece 28 Camera Drawings, which was selected for inclusion in the very first Creative Review Illustration Annual. For vintage camera enthusiasts, you can spend some time naming the cameras and wondering jealously if the artist actually owns all of these herself.

The tote bag costs just over 19 Euros, whilst square cushion covers are available in three sizes (40cm, 50cm or 60cm) priced between 20 and 25 Euros.  The Vintage Camera products are available to buy from Envelop.